Gene

FADS1

FADS1 makes delta-5 desaturase, an enzyme in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty-acid pathways. The rs174537 region is linked to differences in how much plant ALA appears as EPA and to circulating EPA-related measures. The reviewed customer result is a qualitative ALA-to-EPA tendency. It does not predict DHA levels or show whether someone needs or will benefit more from a supplement.

Traits FADS1 shapes

Omega-3 conversion (FADS1)

Markers (rsIDs)

rs174537

Reference databases

HGNC gene symbol report: FADS1
NCBI Gene: FADS1

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