CYP1A2 1A/1A

Dec 09, 2008 14:42

I just found out that I have the 1A/1A genotype for the CYP1A2 gene which means that I quickly metabolize caffeine. This means:
  • Moderate caffeine consumption of 200-300mg (2-3 cups of coffee) per day has a protective effect in reducing risk of nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a nonfatal heart attack.
  • Heavy caffeine consumption ( Read more... )

cyp1a2, caffeine, genetics, hypochondria

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ninjalie December 9 2008, 23:46:22 UTC
Yay you can chug coffeeeeeee

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butete December 14 2008, 10:06:14 UTC
Does this mean you are ENCOURAGED to drink java?? IM SO JEALOUS!!

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