rs17514104 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism located in the SLC35F3 gene, which belongs to the solute carrier (SLC) family of membrane transport proteins. SLC genes commonly encode transporters that move small molecules, cofactors, or metabolites across cellular membranes, affecting cellular availability of nutrients and substrates. Genetic variants in SLC genes have been identified through population and genomic studies and are of clinical interest because they can contribute to interindividual variability in nutrient absorption, cellular uptake, and metabolic processing. While the exact substrates for every SLC35F3 isoform are still being researched, SLC35F3 is categorized by its role in membrane transport and is evaluated as part of nutrient-processing genetics panels for its potential influence on nutrient biology.

For a genetic marker like rs17514104, “elevated” typically means presence of a specific variant allele or alleles associated in studies with altered transporter function or nutrient handling; “low” refers to the reference or alternate allele associated with typical function. A variant allele may be linked to patterns such as higher cellular demand for certain cofactors or differences in substrate transport, while the reference allele may suggest usual inherited transport capacity. Interpretation depends on the full Nutrient Zoomer profile—direct measures of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other genetic markers—to determine whether the genetic pattern aligns with current nutrient status or functional needs.

rs17514104 is included in the Nutrient Zoomer to add a genetics-based layer to nutrient assessment. It evaluates inherited variation in a membrane transport gene that can help explain why blood nutrient levels and clinical symptoms don’t always match. Combined with biochemical measures, this marker supports more precise, individualized interpretation of nutrient biology.