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MAOA
Monoamine Oxidase A
Macronutrient Metabolism Chr. X 1 SNP analyzed

About this gene

Degrades serotonin dopamine norepinephrine. Warrior gene.

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs6323 MAO-A R297R Population frequency: 40.0% Chr. X : 43,600,388
Genotype Impact What it means
GG (Normal) Normal Low MAO-A males only higher serotonin dopamine
GT (Carrier) Low impact Intermediate MAO-A activity in females (X-linked), moderate neurotransmitter turnover.
TT (Variant) Moderate High MAO-A activity, faster breakdown of dopamine, serotonin and noradrenaline. Adequate protein intake (precursor amino acids), B6 and magnesium support balanced neurotransmitter levels.

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