May Help My Genetopye: L Theanine (Supplement or Tea)
The GRM8 gene codes for metabotropic glutamate receptor 8 (mGluR8). mGluR8 is activated by glutamate, a chemical that’s well known to excite the nervous system [R].
Interestingly, mGluR8 belongs to a group of glutamate receptors that lower nervous system activity when they’re activated [R].
mGluR8 plays many important roles. For example, it may influence [R, R]:
- Stress
- Drug dependence
- Gut function
- Blood sugar levels
- Weight
GRM8 variants are linked to [R, R, R]:
- Higher stress
- Alcohol dependence
- Schizophrenia
- Depression