Factors behind Autoimmune Diseases
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Which enzyme is associated with gray hair?

  • NQO1
  • SOD2
  • CAT (correct)
  • PON1
  • Which gene influences cholesterol synthesis, caffeine metabolism, and blood pressure responses to caffeine?

  • NAT2
  • NAT1
  • CYP1A2 (correct)
  • AhR
  • Which gene mutations can lead to high or low ammonia levels and depleted Glutathione levels?

  • CBS (correct)
  • NQO1
  • CAT
  • SOD2
  • According to the text, what is nutrigenomics?

    <p>The study of how your genetic variants influence your body's responses to nutrition and lifestyle choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main factors that can turn your genes on and off, according to the text?

    <p>Epigenetics, microbiome, and exposome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many genes and variants are there to consider when focusing on genetic variants, according to the text?

    <p>20,000 genes and 3 million variants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can contribute to autoimmune disease?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following genes are associated with a predisposition to react to foods?

    <p>HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQA2 genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme plays a key role in deactivating histamine?

    <p>Diamine oxidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene is responsible for producing lactase, an enzyme that helps digest milk?

    <p>LCT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene is associated with fatigue, ADHD, mental health disorders, Parkinson's disease, and essential hypertension?

    <p>MAOB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene plays a role in inhibiting inflammation and histamine release?

    <p>CNR1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene may increase susceptibility to lectin and other food sensitivities?

    <p>CNR1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PPAR enzyme is responsible for lowering blood lipid levels and increasing good cholesterol?

    <p>PPAR-alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PPAR enzyme aids fat burning in muscles and the heart while controlling blood glucose and cholesterol levels?

    <p>PPAR-beta</p> Signup and view all the answers

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