Snips about SNPs: HFE gene and iron
A couple of mutations in the HFE gene increase the amount of iron absorbed from food which can lead to hemochromatosis. Check your genetic data.
SNP Snips
The Snips about SNPs series gives you a short, quick article about different genetic variants that you can look at in your 23andMe, Ancestry.com, or other genetic data.
Jump in, read a little – and then check your genetic data. Want to know more? There is always a link to the in-depth article.
Snips about SNPs: BCMO1 and beta-carotene
Genetic variants can cause up to a 69% decreased conversion of beta-carotene to retinol.