Tons of genetics research has been done over the past decade. But no one is reading it or putting it into practice.

My goal is to explain current health, nutrition, and genomics research so that everyone can benefit from it.

Learn. Experiment. Optimize.

Vitamins and Foods:

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  Tryptophan Pathways: Kynurenine, Serotonin, and Melatonin
  Tryptophan is an amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin and melatonin. Genetic variants can impact the amount of tryptophan that is used for serotonin. This can influence mood, sleep, neurotransmitters, and immune response.
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  Genes that Impact Magnesium Levels
  Are your magnesium levels low? Understanding your genes can help you decide whether you may need more magnesium in your diet or via supplements.
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  Nutrigenomics: How Genes Impact Your Dietary Needs
  A list of focused articles on nutrigenomics looking into background science, research studies, and related genetic variants.

Inflammation and Immune Response:

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  Tendinitis Genes
  Do you have problems with your tennis elbow, rotator cuff, knees, or Achilles tendon? Discover how your genes influence the risk of having tendon problems.
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  Small Fiber Neuropathy: Genetics, Causes, and Possible Solutions
  Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) results in burning pain, numbness, odd sensations, or autonomic nervous system issues. Learn more about the possible causes and potential solutions to this debilitating disorder.
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  Spike Protein, Mast Cells, Histamine, and Heart Rhythms
  Do you know of someone with unexplained heart palpitations, spiking blood pressure, dizziness, and tinnitus? Discover how research is linking these symptoms to histamine, mast cells, and the spike protein.

Heart Health:

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  Spike Protein, Mast Cells, Histamine, and Heart Rhythms
  Do you know of someone with unexplained heart palpitations, spiking blood pressure, dizziness, and tinnitus? Discover how research is linking these symptoms to histamine, mast cells, and the spike protein.
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  Nattokinase and Lumbrokinase: Natural supplements for clots
  Two natural fibrinolytics to reduce clotting are nattokinase and lumbrokinase. Learn more about these options based upon the newest research and clinical trials.
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  Von Willebrand Factor Deficiency
  von Willebrand disease is a bleeding disorder in which blood doesn’t clot properly. Discover how genetic mutations cause the von Willebrand factor not to perform as it should.

Mood and Brain:

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  Tryptophan Pathways: Kynurenine, Serotonin, and Melatonin
  Tryptophan is an amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin and melatonin. Genetic variants can impact the amount of tryptophan that is used for serotonin. This can influence mood, sleep, neurotransmitters, and immune response.
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  Pinpointing Root Causes of Depression
  Depression can have multiple physiological causes. This article ties together 9 separate articles on depression to simply your genetic search.
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  Migraines: Genes, Root Causes, and Personalized Solutions
  Your genes play a role in your susceptibility to migraines. Find out what is going on when you have a migraine and solutions that fit your genes.

Disease Prevention:

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  TTR gene: hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis
  New research shows that hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR) may be more common, especially in people of African ancestry. Understand your genetic risk before irreversible damage.
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  Prions: When proteins go awry
  Prions are able to infect, causing the normal protein around them to also misfold. These misfolded proteins aggregate to cause neurogenerative disease. Susceptibility to prion diseases depends in part on your genes.
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  APOBEC3 Family of Genes
  The APOBEC3 family of enzymes has a unique way of stopping viruses from replicating. Your genes can affect whether the virus becomes inactive or more virulent.

Metabolic Health

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  Fatty Liver: Genetic variants that increase the risk of NAFLD
  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can be caused by genetic susceptibility, diet, and lifestyle factors. The good news is that fatty liver disease is reversible.
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  LDL Cholesterol Genes
  Your genes combine with your diet to influence your LDL cholesterol level. Learn more about why LDL cholesterol levels may matter in heart disease and find out how your genes are important here.
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  GLP-1: Appetite, Insulin, and Genetics
  GLP-1, a small peptide, tells your pancreas to release insulin after a meal and signals to your brain to stop eating. If you are someone who struggles with appetite, weight, or with diabetes, the GLP-1 hormone may be at the heart of your issues.

Methylation Cycle:

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  Migraines: Genes, Root Causes, and Personalized Solutions
  Your genes play a role in your susceptibility to migraines. Find out what is going on when you have a migraine and solutions that fit your genes.
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  MTHFR: How to check your data for C677T and A1298C
  The MTHFR gene is important for how your body utilizes folate (vitamin B9) for creating neurotransmitters, detoxifying toxicants, and maintaining a healthy heart. Check your 23andMe or AncestryDNA data for the MTHFR C677T and A1298C variants.
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  MTHFR – Beyond C677T and A1298C
  The MTHFR C677T and A1298C variants get a lot of press but they do not give the whole picture for the MTHFR gene. There are additional variants impacting the functionality of the enzyme. (Member’s article)

Detoxification:

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  Mercury: Genetic Variants that Impact Detoxification
  What are the physiological effects of mercury and how does the body eliminates it? Discover how genetic variants play a role in how quickly you excrete mercury.
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  Mold Genes: How Do Mycotoxins Affect You?
  Exposure to certain kinds of mold can cause chronic, negative health effects. Discover how genetic variants impact the ability to handle mycotoxins.
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  Arsenic detoxification and your genes
  Arsenic exposure occurs via well water, in certain foods, and through breathing. This article covers the pathways the body uses to get rid of arsenic, and it includes information on genetic variants that may impair the detoxification of arsenic.

Fertility:

• Fertility Summary Report
  The Feritility Summary Reports is a quick overview of both fertility-related genetics articles as well as some detoxification articles, which …

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  Fertility: How Your Genes Impact the Root Causes of Infertility
  A list of focused articles on fertility looking into the background science, research studies, and related genetic variants.
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  Genetic Causes of Male Infertility
  Almost 10% of couples worldwide struggle with infertility. Learn more about your genetic susceptibility and dig deeper into the lifestyle factors that could affect your sperm.