BChE gene: Nightshade sensitivity, Anesthesia risk
BCHE variants can lower butyrylcholinesterase activity. See implications for anesthesia, nightshades, pesticide susceptibility, immunity, and ghrelin.
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Serotonin: How Your Genes Affect this Neurotransmitter
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is important in depression, sleep, and many other aspects of health. Learn how your genetic variants in the serotonin receptor genes impact their function.
Hacking BDNF for Weight Loss
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a fascinating growth hormone that performs many functions in our brain. Its involvement helps to support neurons and neuronal growth. In addition, it plays a role in long-term memory — and it also is important in obesity.