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Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Quercetin

A flavonoid present in onions, apples and other plant foods.

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Selenium

Is part of proteins involved in thyroid hormone metabolism and antioxidant defense.

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

L-Serine

An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.

Nutrient referenceSep 23, 2026

Vitamin B9 (Folate)

Supports DNA synthesis and one-carbon metabolism, including the pathway that processes homocysteine.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

AHCY

The genetic-architecture chapter explains that S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) donates methyl groups and becomes S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH).

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

AOC1

Encodes diamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down histamine and other amines. DAO is used here as an enzyme nickname; it is also the official symbol of a different gene.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

ATG16L1

ATG16L1 is involved in autophagy, a process that helps cells recycle parts.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

BHMT

BHMT helps recycle homocysteine into methionine using betaine. It is a different route from the folate and B12 pathway.

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