Millions of genetics research papers have been published. But… No one is putting that knowledge into practice!

My goal is to help you understand how your genes impact your health and wellness – and how to apply that knowledge.

I’ll make you smarter (about genetics). All you have to do is dive in and get started.

Inflammation and Immune Response:

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  Beating Flu Season
  Are you more genetically susceptible to the flu? Will Tamiflu work for you? Learn how your genes play a role and discover research-backed natural options to beat the flu.
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  Estrogen, histamine, and mast cell connections
  Mast cells can be more easily triggered in the presence of high estrogen or estrogen-mimicking compounds. Histamine can also trigger mast cell degranulation. Together, this can cause a lot of symptoms related to mast cell activation.
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  IL13 Genomics: Elevating Th2 Immune Response
  Interleukin-13 (IL-13) is a signaling molecule important in the immune response. Excessive IL-13 can tip you towards a Th2 dominant immune response, and variants increase the risk of allergies and asthma.

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Mood and Brain:

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  HPA Axis Dysfunction: Cortisol and Stress
  Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress, and it also plays many roles in your normal bodily functions. It is a multi-purpose hormone that needs to be in the right amount (not too high, not too low) and at the right time. Your genes play a big role in how likely you are to have problems with cortisol.
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  Intelligence Genes
  Hundreds of identified genes influence intelligence, from IQ scores to musical ability. Learn more about your intelligence strengths and ways to enhance your cognitive function.
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  Anxiety: Genetics and personalized solutions
  When it comes to anxiety, genetic variants combine with environmental factors (nutrition, sleep, relationships, etc) when it comes to anxiety. Understanding your anxiety genes can help you figure out which pathways to target.

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Vitamins and Foods:

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  Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
  Creatine is an amino acid used in muscle tissue and the brain for energy in times of stress. Genes play a role in creatine synthesis. Find out what the research shows about creatine supplements for muscle mass and cognitive function.
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  Which type of choline works best with your genes?
  Choline is an often neglected nutrient essential to a healthy diet. Your genes are important in how much and which types of choline you need.
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  Magnesium deficiency? 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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Heart Health:

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  Blood pressure, MTHFR, and riboflavin
  The common MTHFR C677T variant increases the relative risk of high blood pressure. Learn how to add more Riboflavin (B2) into your diet to reduce risk.
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  Sudden Cardiac Death and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  Genetic mutations that cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can increase the risk of sudden cardiac death.
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  Neuropilins: Healthy blood vessels, lymphedema, Covid brain
  Neuropilins act as receptors and are found on the surface of cells. Learn about its many roles body, such as in the immune, vascular and nervous systems.

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Supplements & Genes

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  Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
  Creatine is an amino acid used in muscle tissue and the brain for energy in times of stress. Genes play a role in creatine synthesis. Find out what the research shows about creatine supplements for muscle mass and cognitive function.
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  Which type of choline works best with your genes?
  Choline is an often neglected nutrient essential to a healthy diet. Your genes are important in how much and which types of choline you need.
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  Guide: Saving Money on Supplements
  Five quick examples of how you could use your genetic data to dial in the supplements worth trying and which ones to skip for now.

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Disease Prevention:

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  Beating Flu Season
  Are you more genetically susceptible to the flu? Will Tamiflu work for you? Learn how your genes play a role and discover research-backed natural options to beat the flu.
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  Essential Tremor: Causes and Possible Solutions
  Essential tremor (ET) is a neurological disease causing involuntary shaking in places of the body while performing tasks such as writing or eating. Learn more about this disease and discover the genetic causes of ET.
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  Dry Eyes: Using Genomics to Find Solutions
  Do you suffer from dry eyes? Learn about current research-backed solutions and the genetics links that could increase your susceptibility.

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Metabolic Health

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  Genetic Links to High Uric Acid and Gout
  High uric acid levels can cause the pain and inflammation seen in gout. Find out how your genetic variants influence your uric acid levels and gout risk.
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  Blood glucose levels: how your genes impact blood sugar regulation
  Genetics plays a significant role in your blood glucose regulation. Discover your genetic susceptibility to blood sugar problems to help with blood glucose stability.
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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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Methylation Cycle:

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  Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
  Creatine is an amino acid used in muscle tissue and the brain for energy in times of stress. Genes play a role in creatine synthesis. Find out what the research shows about creatine supplements for muscle mass and cognitive function.
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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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  What is MTHFR? Is it important?
  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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Detoxification:

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  Detoxifying Phthalates: Genes and Diet
  Phthalates are a type of chemical used as plasticizers to make plastics more pliable. There has been a lot of research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of phthalates. Your genetic variants may impact whether phthalates are a problem for you.
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  CYP2B6: Genetic variants impacting medication reactions
  The CYP2B6 enzyme is part of the body’s first line of defense in detoxifying and breaking down certain and important for metabolizing several medications. Genetic variants of this enzyme can either speed up or slow down its function.
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  Mercury Detoxification: Genomics and Solutions
  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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Fertility:

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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.
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  Recurrent miscarriage: Genes and Inflammation
  Learn about how genetic variants in certain inflammatory cytokines can increase or decrease the risk of recurrent miscarriage.
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  PCOS: Genetics and Root Causes
  Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder causing an increase in androgen hormone production in women. It also increases the risk of infertility. PCOS affects 5 -10% of premenopausal women, and genetics plays a large role in whether you have PCOS.

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Traits:

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  Genetics and Color Blindness
  Do you have difficulty seeing some colors? Discover how variants in genes related to color blindness may mean we all see things a bit differently.
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  Does cilantro taste like soap to you?
  Are you one of those people that thinks cilantro tastes like soap? If so, it may be due to a genetic variant.
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  Dyslexia: Genetic Connections
  While dyslexia is known to run in families, the role of genetics in dyslexia is still being determined. Here is a quick look at some of the genes involved in dyslexia, affecting around 10% of the population.

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