Overview
The COMT gene determines how fast you break down stress hormones (catecholamines). "Slow COMT" individuals have higher dopamine (focus) but clear adrenaline slowly, making them more prone to anxiety and overstimulation.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
Identifies genetic sensitivity to stress.
If you are a "Slow COMT" (Met/Met), your body clears adrenaline very slowly. This means a stressful event (or coffee) that lasts 1 hour for others might keep you wired for 6 hours. Knowing this helps you tailor your lifestyle to avoid overstimulation.
For Slow COMT types, lifestyle is the only brake. Avoiding catechols (green tea, coffee, chocolate) and prioritizing magnesium prevents the "overflow" of dopamine that turns into anxiety.