"GSTT1 Present" - what are the implications?

[ScottTriGuy]

I read the WikiGenes entry but it is too technical for my adled brain - does anyone know the short version of having this gene present?

https://www.wikigenes.org/e/gene/e/2952.html

Thanks.

 

[caledonia]

If it's present - good for you!

GSTT1 - If it’s absent, you’re missing one of the genes that produce glutathione. This is worse than simply having a mutation. Approximately 15% of the population has this. You may have trouble with xenobiotics (environmental toxins), mercury, etc. Treatment would be to avoid toxins and do methylation treatment and/or other measures to raise glutathione.

From the SNPs Interpretation Guide - see my signature link for this and other useful methylation documents, videos and links.

 

[ScottTriGuy]

@caledonia

Awesomeness - thanks.