Born to Perform? Exploring the FAAH Gene in Elite Hockey Players
Description
This episode explores the link between the FAAH gene polymorphism and performance traits in elite hockey players. Discover how a genetic variant may influence motivation, pain tolerance, and resilience—giving some athletes a psychological edge.
Dive into the fascinating connection between genetics and athletic performance in ice hockey. We unpack how the FAAH rs324420 polymorphism affects mental traits like persistence and stress response, potentially influencing success at the elite level.
Main source: FAAH rs324420 Polymorphism Is Associated with Performance in Elite Rink-Hockey Players
Hugo-Henrique Silva, Valéria Tavares, Maria-Raquel G. Silva, Beatriz Vieira Neto, Fátima Cerqueira, Rui Medeiros
Biology (Basel) 2022 Jul; 11(7): 1076. Published online 2022 Jul 20. doi: 10.3390/biology11071076
PMCID: PMC9312224
United States
