Expressive

rs1124918 - NF1

Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Diversity and scale: Genetic architecture of 2068 traits in the VA Million Veteran Program - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 39024449

    ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Findings from genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have provided foundational knowledge of the genetic basis of disease, facilitating precision approaches for prevention and treatment. Current GWAS results are limited by underrepresentation of individuals from diverse populations, leading to concerns with generalizability regarding our knowledge of the relationships between genes, traits, and disease. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP), one of the largest US-based biobanks, addresses this need; 29% of MVP comprises individuals genetically similar to African (AFR), Admixed American (AMR), and East Asian (EAS) reference populations. With over 635,000 participants and more than 44.3M genotyped variants linked with detailed phenotyp

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Lifestyle context

Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.

Diet

  • LDL-lowering dietary pattern Moderate

    rs1124918-C carriers have genetically elevated LDL; dietary reduction in saturated and trans fats is a primary lifestyle intervention for LDL management

    Limit saturated fat to <7% of daily calories and avoid trans fats; consider Mediterranean-style or DASH diet

Discuss with your doctor

  • Statin therapy for LDL management Moderate

    rs1124918-C allele elevates LDL cholesterol; statins are the standard pharmacotherapy for genetic LDL elevation when lifestyle modifications are insufficient

Exercise

  • Regular physical activity Moderate

    Exercise is a modifiable factor that helps lower LDL and improves cardiovascular health, especially important for rs1124918-C carriers with genetic LDL elevation

    150 min moderate-intensity aerobic weekly (e.g., walking, cycling) or 75 min vigorous-intensity weekly

Screening

  • LDL cholesterol level Moderate

    rs1124918-C allele is associated with elevated LDL cholesterol in a large population study (n=578,857)

    Annual lipid panel; more frequently if LDL >100 mg/dL or other cardiovascular risk factors present