Nutrigenomics Booklet
Nutrigenomics Booklet
Nutrigenomics Booklet
Nutrigenomics
Methylation, Associated
Pathways and
Nutrient Support
for professional use
6 YEARS
AND COUNTING
Science Based Supplements for Health Professionals
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N ATURE MEETS SCIEN CE
The philosophy and message of Cytoplan was founded on the simple logic that our
bodies are designed to eat food and utilise its components for the maintenance of
life. The ultimate goal of Cytoplan is to 'improve the health of the nation' by
supplying supplements in a bio-effective form for optimal absorption and utilisation.
SINCE 1990
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Nutrigenomics - Methylation, Associated
Pathways and Nutrient Support
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms
Genes code for proteins (including enzymes) so mutations on genes (or SNPs) can
result in altered protein function. For example increased or decreased function of an
enzyme. Not all SNPs are clinically significant but some of those that are can be
supported, bypassed or the effects modified with nutritional or lifestyle interventions.
This is not to say that we should be looking at a clients SNPs and basing
recommendations purely on these we still need to consider each
individuals symptoms, medical history, family history, other SNPs and any
other functional test results when deciding what recommendations to make.
Some SNPs may not need support the person may be compensating for the SNP
through other pathways. For some people it may be sufficient to make dietary
improvements.
This leaflet is provided as an aide-memoire on which specific nutrients are relevant for bypassing or
supporting particular genetic mutations (or SNPs). However, the information provided here is
for information purposes only; it is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
Nor is it intended to provide supplement protocols. Supplements should not be recommended
according to individual SNPs but based on a detailed client history, current presenting symptoms
and health goals (and results of functional tests if appropriate). The information here has been
compiled from a number of sources and is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but may not be
comprehensive. New information is becoming available all the time and it is recommended you also
use the resources included in the Bibliography section and PubMed.
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Table 1: Nutrients that bypass or support particular SNPs (see page 4 for
full name and brief description of function of these genes)
Riboflavin (B2) DAO, DMGDH, GSR, MAO, MTHFR, MTRR, NOS, PDH
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Nutrient May support or bypass following SNPs
Iron CAT, CDO, eNOS, IDO1, MPO, PAH, SHMT, TH, TPH,
Haem all the CYP450s
Manganese SOD
Molybdenum SUOX
Curcumin GST1
Supporting inflammation prior to methylation support
TMG BHMT
Probiotics FUT2
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Key to Table 1
Genes code for proteins which function as structural proteins or enzymes. The list
below gives the name of the genes shown in Table 1 and a brief description of the
function of the protein (enzyme) that they code for.
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CBS cystathionine-beta-synthase. First step in the trans-sulfuration pathway that
converts homocysteine into glutathione. Other products from this pathway - taurine,
ammonia, sulphites.
FOLR folate receptor family genes within this family (eg FOLR1, FOLR2) code
for proteins that bind to folates/folic acid and mediate delivery into interior of cells.
Isolated folic acid can block these receptors.
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GNMT glycine N-methyltransferase - involved in a multistep process that breaks
down the protein amino acid methionine. Specifically, glycine N-methyltransferase
starts a reaction that converts the compounds glycine and S-adenosylmethionine to
N-methylglycine and S-adenosylhomocysteine.
GSS glutathione synthetase enzyme that catalyses the final step in production of
glutathione.
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MTHFD1 methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydogenase 1 catalyses 3 different steps
in folic acid cycle which produces 10-formyl-THF for purine synthesis and
5,10-methylene THF. The latter is then converted to active 5-MTHF by the MTHFR
enzyme.
NOS nitric oxide synthase family of enzymes involved in nitric oxide production.
Eg NOS3 or endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) produces nitric oxide in the
vascular endothelium. Other forms of this enzyme produce nitric oxide in other parts
of the body.
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PEMT phosphatidylethanolamine-N-methyltransferase helps to convert
phostphatidylethanolamine to phosphatidylcholine. Important eg for oestrogen
metabolism.
SUOX sulfite oxidase helps to detoxify sulfites in the body. Sulfites are
generated as a byproduct of methylation cycle, as well as from sulphur containing
foods and preservatives.
VDR-Taq Vitamin D-3 receptor codes for a protein that is a member of the
vitamin D family of transcription factors.
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A SELECTION OF PRODUCTS FROM OUR RANGE
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Relevant Cytoplan Products
Cytoplan has a range of Wholefood and Food StateTM multiformulae containing
methylfolate at 100 g, 200 g or 400 g per dose including a pregnancy formula.
Our Family Formula multi contains 20 g methylfolate per tablet for those needing
to start low. Vitamin B12 is included as methylcobalamin or hydroxycobalamin and
vitamin B6 as P-5-P.
Alternatively, we have multiformulae containing folic acid from food. Folic acid from
food is not the same as isolated folic acid. It is a polyglutamate (not a
monoglutamate) and does not have the drawbacks that have been associated with
isolated folic acid.
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Wholefood 50+
Natural plant based multivitamin and mineral formula containing a vegetable base,
including Brassica. Includes coenzyme Q10 for antioxidant support and beta-glucans
for immune support.
Improved 50+
2 capsules provide on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Beta carotene 3.0mg *
Vitamin D3 40.0g 800
Vitamin E 30.0mg 250
Vitamin C 200.0mg 250
Thiamin (B1) 20.0mg 1816
Riboflavin (B2) 20.0mg 1428
Niacin (B3) 16.0mg 100
Vitamin B6 (P5P) 10.0mg 714
Folic Acid 200.0g 100
as L-methylfolate
Vitamin B12 100.0g 2380
as methylcobalamin
Vitamin B12 100.0g 2380
as hydroxycobalamin
Biotin 100.0g 200
Pantothenic acid 50.0mg 834
Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 60.0g 80
Iron 2.0mg 14
Magnesium 30.0mg 8
Zinc 15.0mg 150
Iodine 150.0g 100
Boron 0.5mg *
Copper 1.0mg 100
Manganese 3.0mg 150
Selenium 150.0g 273
Chromium 160.0g 400
Molybdenum 90.0g 180
PABA 10.0mg *
Beta 1-3, 1-6 Glucan 100.0mg *
CoQ10 (ubiquinol) 80.0mg *
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
* Indicates no NRV
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Niacin
Food StateTM, non-flushing form of niacin.
Niacin
1 tablet provides on average:
Suggested Intake:
1 tablet daily, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
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P5P Extra
Food StateTM B complex formula, without methylfolate.
P5P Extra
1 tablet provides on average
Contraindications:
Long-term intakes of 10mg or more of vitamin B6 may
lead to mild tingling and numbness
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Pantothenic Acid
Food StateTM combined in a base of inactive Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
Pantothenic Acid
1 tablet provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 50.0mg 833
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Suggested Intake:
1 tablet daily, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Vegetable stearic acid. silicon dioxide.
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Methylfolate 400 mcg
Folic acid as methylfolate in a wholefood alfalfa base. Methylfolate is an active form of
folate that can be used in the methylation cycle without further conversion.
L-Methylfolate
1 capsule provides on average:
Contraindications: None.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Capsule shell (vegetable cellulose).
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Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin
An active form of vitamin B12, provided in sublingual tablet form. This form may be
indicated to provide methyl groups; for people who do not recycle B12 effectively;
where an active form is needed eg if it is suspected there are conversion issues from
the inactive form (ie hydroxycobalamin).
Vitamin B12
1 tablet provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Vitamin B12 500.0g 20,000
as methylcobalamin
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Suggested Intake:
Place 1 tablet daily under the tongue until it is dissolved
completely, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
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Vitamin B12 Hydroxycobalamin
An inactive form of vitamin B12, provided in sublingual tablet form.
Hydroxycobalamin can be converted to methylcobalamin (the cytosolic form) or
adenyosylcobalamin (the mitochondrial form) as needed. This form may be indicated
to start supplementation of B12 if there is also a folate deficiency; as a scavenger of
nitric oxide, an essential muscle regulator that can also act as a free radical in excess;
and for people who do not tolerate methyl groups.
Vitamin B12
1 tablet provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Vitamin B12 1mg 40,000
as hydroxycobalamin
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Suggested Intake:
Place 1 tablet daily under the tongue until it is dissolved
completely, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
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Wholefood Cherry C
A wholefood source of vitamin C from powdered acerola cherry. Acerola contains a
whole array of bioflavonoids. Gentle so can be taken on an empty stomach.
Wholefood Cherry-C
1 capsule provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Whole Acerola Cherry 800.0mg *
Powder
Ingredients:
Whole acerola cherry powder providing naturally-
occurring bioflavonoids, capsule shell (vegetable
cellulose).
Suggested Intake:
1-2 capsules daily, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Vegetable cellulose (capsule shell)
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Vitamin D3 Vegan (2,500 iu)
Vegan Vitamin D from lichen. Vitamin D3 is the most bioavailable form of this
nutrient.
Vitamin D3 - Vegan
1 tablet provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Vitamin D3 62.5g (2500i.u.) 1250
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Ingredients:
Maltodextrin, vegan vitamin D3 preparation from lichen
(starch, sucrose, silicon dioxide, d-alpha tocopherol,
ascorbyl palmitate, cholecalciferol), stearic acid.
Suggested Intake:
1 tablet daily, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Maltodextrin, starch, sucrose, silicon dioxide, d-alpha
tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, stearic acid.
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BioFood Magnesium
Food StateTM magnesium combined in a food base of inactive Lactobacillus bulgaricus
to provide an organic matrix form of magnesium.
Biofood Magnesium
1 tablet provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Magnesium 100.0mg 27
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Ingredients:
Magnesium citrate combined in inactive
Lactobacillus bulgaricus microcrystalline cellulose,
vegetable stearic acid, tablet coating (vegetable
cellulose, glycerine). Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a
friendly bacterial inhabitant of the GI tract. It is
an effective and totally non allergenic carrier for
nutrients.
Suggested Intake:
1-2 tablets daily, or take as directed by a
practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
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Wholefood zinc
Wholefood zinc is made from minrerals that have been hydroponically grown into a
cruciferous vegetable that is a member of the Brassica family.
Wholefood Zinc
1 capsule provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Zinc 7.5mg 75
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Ingredients:
Hydroponically-grown cruciferous vegetable (Brassica
juncea) providing zinc, capsule shell (vegetable cellulose).
Suggested Intake:
1-2 capsules daily, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Capsule shell (vegetable cellulose).
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Wholefood iron
Wholefood iron is made from minerals that have been hydroponically grown into a
cruciferous vegetable that is a member of the Brassica family.
Wholefood Iron
1 capsule provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Iron 5.0mg 36
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Contraindications:
It is not recommended that men and post-menopausal
women supplement with iron unless recommended to do
so by a doctor or practitioner. Iron, if taken in excess, may
be harmful to very young children.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Capsule shell, (vegetable cellulose).
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Food StateTM selenium
Food StateTM selenium is a natural, organic form of the mineral that has been
incorporated into a yeast base. Selenium yeast has been documented by the
European Food Safety Authority as being the safest and most bioeffective form of
yeast.
Suggested Intake:
1 tablet daily, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications: None.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearic acid, silicon
dioxide, sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
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Omega-3 Vegan
Derived from the plant marine algae Schizochytrium sp grown in a controlled
environment, eliminating the risk of oceanic contamination. Contains a high DHA :
EPA ratio.
Omega 3 Vegan
2 capsules provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength
Vegan Omega 3 500.0mg
Which provides
EPA 166.0mg
DHA 334.0mg
Ingredients:
Schizochytrium sp. from marine algae providing DHA
& EPA, soft gel capsule (modified cornstarch, glycerol)
tocopherol (antioxidant), sunflower oil, ascorbyl palmitate.
Suggested Intake:
1-2 capsules daily, or take as directed by a practitioner.
Suitable for: Vegetarians, vegans, and for people with
Candida and yeast sensitivities.
Contraindications: If there is any deficiency of the liver,
or if you are on antithrombotic drugs (e.g. Warfarin or
Heparin), please consult a doctor first and take no more
than 1 capsule per day.
Non-Active Ingredients: Soft gel capsule (modified
cornstarch, glycerol) tocopherol (antioxidant), sunflower
oil, ascorbyl palmitate.
Non GM & Free From:
Wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, dairy, added sugars, colourings,
flavourings & preservatives.
Storage: Keep cool, dry & out of direct sunlight.
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Evening primrose oil
Cold pressed evening primrose oil containing 10% GLA.
Ingredients:
Evening primrose oil, capsule shell (vegetable gelatine)
glycerol, glycerine and pure water.
Suggested Intake:
1-2 capsules daily or take as directed by a practitioner.
Contraindications:
Consult your doctor before using if you suffer from
epilepsy and are on medication for it.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Capsule shell (potato starch, glycerol, sorbitol syrup,
eucheuma seaweed, mono-diglycerides of edible fatty
acids, antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract).
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Golden Phospholec
Super strength golden lecithin granules that are GMO free, with no additives or
artificial ingredients. Contains a phosphatidyl choline level of 30-35%.
Phospholec
per 3g dose
Average Values per 3g
Energy (kj) 111
(Kcal) 27
Protein (g) 0.003g
Carbohydrate (g) 0.24g
Of which:
Monosaccharides and Disaccharides 0.12g
Polysaccharides 0.12g
Total Fat (g) 2.73g
Total Fatty Acids (g) 1.5g
Of which:
- saturates 0.345g
- monounsaturates 0.135g
- polyunsaturates 1.02g
Phospholipids (g) 2.1g
Of which:
- Phosphatidyl Choline (g) 0.99g
- Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine (g) 0.45g
- Phosphatidyl Inositol (g) 0.48g
- Phosphatidic Acid (g) 0.18g
Cholesterol Nil
Fibre Nil
Sodium Trace
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Choline bitartate
Choline bitartrate is a gentle and bio-available form of choline, suitable for those with
impaired liver function.
Contraindications: None.
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Phyte-Inflam
Curumin, gingerols and piperine. Piperine enhances the activity and bioavailability of
both curcumin and gingerols.
Phyte-Inflam
1 capsule provides on average:
Curcumin 250.0mg *
(95% curcuminoids)
Piperine 2.5mg *
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
* Indicates no NRV
Non-Active Ingredients:
Capsule shell (Vegetable cellulose).
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Methyl Factors
Methyl Factors has been developed to support those who need extra methyl donor
nutrients to support methylation. Methyl factors can be taken alongside one of our
regular multiformulae products.
Methyl Factors
1 tablet provides on average:
Contraindications: None.
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Milk thistle
Whole herb in a powdered form.
Milk Thistle
1 capsule provides on average:
Active Nutrient Strength %NRV+
Milk Thistle powder 400.0mg *
+NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
* Indicates no NRV
Ingredients:
Milk thistle powder; capsule shell (vegetable cellulose).
Contraindications: None.
Non-Active Ingredients:
Capsule shell (vegetable cellulose).
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Fos-A-Dophilus
Contains 6 active strains of live bacteria and is particularly high in Bifidobacteria
species which tend to be less easily regenerated with age.
Fos-a-dophilus
1 capsule provides on average:
Storage:
Keep cool, dry & out of direct sunlight. No
need to refrigerate. Use within two months
of opening. Alternative product codes: 4141 3220, 1269
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Bibliography
Heartfixer.com - http://heartfixer.com/AMRI-Nutrigenomics.htm
Lynch Ben - Pathway Planner. Available from Seeking Health Educational Institute
https://seekinghealth.org/product-category/product/pathway-planners/
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Bibliography
SNPedia - http://www.snpedia.com/index.php/SNPedia
www.cyto plan
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