What is the PEMT Gene? PEMT stands for phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase. That is quite a word! This gene encodes an enzyme which converts phosphatidylethanolamine to phosphatidylcholine by methylation in the liver. Methyltransferases control methylating...

What is the PON1 Gene? Paraoxonases (PON1) are a family of enzymes involved in breaking down chemicals including several types of pesticides and pharmaceutical drugs. They are involved in protecting both high and low-density lipoproteins from oxidation, an important...

What is Epigenetics? Epigenomics is the study of the complete set of epigenetic (chemical) modifications on the genome that can modify DNA instructions, turning on and off genes, or control the production of proteins. These modifications occur when chemical compounds...

What is the FUT2 Gene? Variants in the FUT2 gene (fucosyltransferase 2) may impact B12 absorption and the production of prebiotics. Prebiotics help support the colonization of probiotics. Research on the FUT2 Gene Genome-wide association studies have recently...

What is the CBS Gene? The Cystathione Beta-Synthase (CBS) enzyme pulls homocysteine to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and glutathione, requiring B6 and SAMe as a modulator. Interruptions in this process may be connected to digestive disorders, intolerance to sulfur rich...

What is MTRR? Methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) is a vital enzyme of the homocysteine/methionine metabolic pathway and is required for the conversion of the inactive form of methionine synthase (MTR) to its active form. MTRR helps recycle B12. The MTRR enzyme...