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108 | title == Can This Fat Metabolism Gene Influence Nutrition and Cholesterol? (FADS1)
108 | meta_description == FADS1 plays a key role in fat metabolism, but certain genetic variants may lead to nutritional imbalances. Learn more here.
108 | summary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The FADS1 gene is responsible for the metabolism of certain fatty acids in the body. However, genetic variants may alter this function, potentially leading to imbalances in fatty acids, cholesterol, and triglycerides.</strong></p>
108 | overall_score_text == Your Nutrition Score (Based On FADS1 Gene)
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108 | author_name == Mathew Eng
108 | author_title == PharmD
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108 | author_intro == <p><strong>Mathew received his PharmD from the University of Hawaii and an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Washington.</strong></p>    <p>Mathew is a licensed pharmacist with clinical experience in oncology, infectious disease, and diabetes management. He has a passion for personalized patient care and believes that education is essential to living a healthy life. His goal is to motivate individuals to find ways to manage their chronic conditions.</p>
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108 | medical_reviewer_name == Puya Yazdi
108 | medical_reviewer_title == MD
108 | publish_date == 2020
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108 | tags_name == FADS1 Gene
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108 | content_article == <h2><strong>The <em>FADS1</em> Gene</strong></h2> <p><a href="../../gene/fads1/"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a gene that plays an integral role in the metabolism of certain types of fats. This is because </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is responsible for encoding a protein called </span><strong>delta-5 desaturase</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (</span><strong>D5D</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">) [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25038994"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The D5D protein is an enzyme that is responsible for the conversion of </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/what-are-fatty-acids/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">polyunsaturated fatty acids</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (</span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/what-are-fatty-acids/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PUFAs</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">) [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25038994"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">PUFAs play several key roles in the body, such as being a structural component of cells, acting as an energy source, and regulating cell signaling pathways [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26771963"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research suggests that certain variants in </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> may impair the body&rsquo;s ability to metabolize fatty acids, potentially leading to negative effects on nutrition [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25038994"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/what-are-fatty-acids/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about fatty acids here.</span></a></p> <h2><strong>How Does <em>FADS1</em> Cause Problems?</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A number of studies suggest that specific variants in </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> may cause fat metabolism issues.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is likely because these variants can reduce the activity of the D5D enzyme, which plays a key role in the production of PUFAs, including </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/fish-oil-top-22-science-based-health-benefits-of-fish-oil/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">omega-3</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and omega-6 fatty acids [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25038994"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20427696"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A reduction in D5D activity can lead to lower levels of important PUFAs, such as </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/fish-oil-top-22-science-based-health-benefits-of-fish-oil/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EPA and DHA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25038994"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This may also lead to an imbalance in </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/cholesterol/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">cholesterol</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/triglycerides/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">triglyceride</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> levels as fatty acids can influence the concentration of these two compounds [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25038994"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the following sections, we&rsquo;ll go over the specific </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> variants that may alter fat metabolism and who might be affected.</span></p> <h3><strong>Imbalances In Fatty Acid Levels</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to research, several variants in </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> may lead to lower levels of PUFAs, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31991592"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using data from 426 individuals from Spain, one genome-wide study found that the &lsquo;T&rsquo; allele of </span><strong>rs174546</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is associated with lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids, such as </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/arachidonic-acid/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/fish-oil-top-22-science-based-health-benefits-of-fish-oil/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EPA, and DHA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31991592"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another study of 224 people from an isolated island population in the U.S. found that the &lsquo;T&rsquo; allele is also associated with reduced levels of omega-6 fatty acids [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20562440"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Similar results have been found for other SNPs, such as </span><strong>rs174547</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><strong>rs174548</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><strong>rs174550</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. In all these cases, the minor allele was associated with lower D5D activity and lower levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28359317"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31991592"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25646338"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3622339/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="background-color: #e8ebfc; border-left: 2px solid #4569fa; display: block; padding: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research suggests that the minor allele in several </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> variants may be associated with lower levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.</span></span></p> <h3><strong>Changes In Cholesterol and Triglycerides</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Studies show that </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> variants may influence triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the body [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21593353/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20484448"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For example, the &lsquo;T&rsquo; allele of </span><strong>rs174546</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has been associated with higher triglyceride levels, but lower </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/ldl-cholesterol/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LDL</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (</span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/ldl-cholesterol/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&ldquo;bad&rdquo; cholesterol</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">) and total cholesterol, based on research in European, Canadian, and Mexican populations [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21593353/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20484448"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3448085/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29847832"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, this association may vary depending on ethnicity, dietary intake of fats, and age [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20364269"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22451038"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23808484"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A different study looked at the SNP </span><strong>rs174547</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in over 21,000 Japanese and over 1,200 Mongolian individuals [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20364269"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Researchers found that the &lsquo;C&rsquo; allele was associated with higher triglycerides and lower </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/hdl-cholesterol/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">HDL</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (</span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/hdl-cholesterol/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&ldquo;good&rdquo; cholesterol</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">) in Japanese individuals [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20364269"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the other hand, the &lsquo;C&rsquo; allele in the Mongolian population was only associated with lower LDL. There was no link to triglycerides or HDL in this group [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20364269"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another study of </span><strong>rs174547</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> suggests that the &lsquo;C&rsquo; allele is only associated with lower LDL in people who have a low intake of omega-3 fatty acids [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22451038"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, the &lsquo;C&rsquo; allele of </span><strong>rs174550</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> may also be associated with low HDL and higher triglyceride levels, according to research in Chinese populations [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23396965"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="background-color: #e8ebfc; border-left: 2px solid #4569fa; display: block; padding: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to research, the minor allele in certain </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> variants may be associated with lower cholesterol, but higher triglyceride levels.</span></span></p> <h2><strong>Your <em>FADS1</em> Results for Nutrition (Fats)</strong></h2> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can see your genotypes for FADS1 in the table below. However, keep in mind that these associations are based on studies from certain ethnic populations &mdash; so you should interpret your results with caution if you are not descended from one of these specific groups!</span></em></p> <p>*6531026625811405*</p> <p><strong>Primary SNPs:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>FADS1 rs174546</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;C&rsquo; = Associated with normal levels of fatty acids</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;T&rsquo; = Associated with lower levels of certain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, lower cholesterol, and higher triglycerides</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">These associations have been found in Spanish, American, European, Canadian, and Mexican populations</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>FADS1 rs174547</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;T&rsquo;&rsquo; = Associated with normal levels of fatty acids</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;C&rsquo; = Associated with lower levels of certain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, lower cholesterol, and higher triglycerides</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">These associations have been found in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, and Swedish populations</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>FADS1 rs174548</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;C&rsquo; = Associated with normal levels of fatty acids</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;G&rsquo; = Associated with lower levels of certain omega-6 fatty acids</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This association has been found in European, Hispanic American, and Chinese American populations</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>FADS1 rs174550</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;T&rsquo; = Associated with normal levels of fatty acids</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&lsquo;C&rsquo; = Associated with lower levels of certain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, lower HDL, and higher triglycerides</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">These associations have been found in Spanish and Chinese populations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">*1303615672040099*</span></p> <h3><strong>Population Frequency</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The frequency of alleles for </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> SNPs can vary wildly depending on ethnicity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In rs174546, the &lsquo;T&rsquo; allele (the risk allele) is considered the minor allele. About 44% of people worldwide carry at least one &lsquo;T&rsquo; allele.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, in certain ethnic groups, such as American and East Asian populations, the &lsquo;T&rsquo; allele is actually more common than the &lsquo;C&rsquo; allele.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For instance, about 77% of East Asians and 80% of Americans carry at least one &lsquo;T&rsquo; allele.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This trend also occurs in the other mentioned SNPs (rs174547, rs174548, and rs174550) </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">&mdash; </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">the less common minor allele is actually the more frequent allele in American and East Asian groups.</span></p> <h2><strong>Recommendations For Nutrition (Fats)</strong></h2> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you believe you may have imbalances in your fatty acid levels, always speak with your doctor first. Imbalances may be a sign of a serious medical condition.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also, talk to your doctor before implementing any of the following strategies. There may be unexpected interactions with your current medications or health conditions.&nbsp;</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">None of these recommendations should ever be used to replace any of the treatments or medications that your doctor gives you.</span></em></p> <p>*9231853130753321*</p> <h3><strong>Diet</strong></h3> <p><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/what-are-fatty-acids/"><strong>Polyunsaturated fatty acids</strong></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (</span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/what-are-fatty-acids/"><strong>PUFAs</strong></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">), such as omega-3 fatty acids, can be found in many of the foods that we eat. For those concerned about their levels, eating foods rich in PUFAs may help.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research in animals suggests that consumption of foods high in PUFAs (especially </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/fish-oil-top-22-science-based-health-benefits-of-fish-oil/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EPA and DHA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">) may also stimulate the activity of the D5D enzyme, further benefiting PUFA levels [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28697636"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29413362"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26094213"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, eating moderate amounts of PUFAs in place of saturated and trans fats can have beneficial effects on the heart [</span><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000747.htm"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/polyunsaturated-fats"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some foods rich in PUFAs include [</span><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000747.htm"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/polyunsaturated-fats"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">]:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fish, including salmon, trout, and mackerel</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sunflower seeds</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Walnuts</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flax seeds or flax oil</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Omega 6 PUFAs can be healthy when consumed from whole foods, but with the rise of vegetable oils, people tend to consume too much of this type of fat.&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong>Supplements</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Certain variants in </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">FADS1</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> can ultimately lead to lower levels of omega-3 acids, such as </span><a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/fish-oil-top-22-science-based-health-benefits-of-fish-oil/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EPA and DHA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For those that do not get enough of these fatty acids from their diet, EPA and DHA can be taken as a supplement (commonly referred to as fish oil supplements).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research suggests that taking EPA and DHA (fish oil) supplements may help prevent high blood pressure and heart disease, although the evidence is not conclusive [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3262608/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/should-you-be-taking-an-omega-3-supplement"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-announces-new-qualified-health-claims-epa-and-dha-omega-3-consumption-and-risk-hypertension-and"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How should you take fish oil supplements?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generally speaking, you can start with a 1 gram dose, unless your doctor recommends taking more [</span><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/should-you-be-taking-an-omega-3-supplement"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It&rsquo;s also important to choose a supplement that includes both DHA and EPA, as these two fish oils can have different health benefits [</span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3262608/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">].</span></p>
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108 | content_learn_more_1303615672040099_text == Based on the variants we looked at, your FADS1 gene may somewhat reduce your ability to metabolize certain fatty acids. However, keep in mind that this score represents only one of many different factors that can influence nutrition and may only apply to certain ethnic groups. Specific diets and supplements may help — read on to learn more!
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