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Vitamins and Foods:
- BChE gene: Nightshade sensitivity, Anesthesia risk
Genetic variants of the BChE gene decrease its enzyme’s activity. This can lead to various and seemingly unconnected consequences…such as an increased risk for Parkinson’s or food sensitivity to potatoes. - 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. - 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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Inflammation and Immune Response:
- 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. - Acupuncture and Genomics: Who is more likely to respond?
Have you tried acupuncture? This treatment has been around for thousands of years but did you know that your genetic variants can impact how well you respond? - 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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Heart Health:
- 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. - 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. - 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.
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Mood and Brain:
- GABA: Genetics, Anxiety, and Immune Response
GABA (gamma-Aminobuyteric acid) is a neurotransmitter that acts to block or inhibit a neuron from firing. It is an essential way that the brain regulates impulses, and low GABA levels are linked with several conditions, including anxiety and PTSD. - Brain Fog: Causes, genetics, and individualized solutions
Explore brain fog in detail, looking at the physiological causes, genetic susceptibility, and personalized solutions. - Tryptophan Pathways: Kynurenine, Serotonin, and MelatoninTryptophan 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.
Disease Prevention:
- Prostate Problems: Genetic reasons and research on solutions
Do you know someone that suffers from prostate problems? Learn more about this important gland and how your genes affect your risk. - BChE gene: Nightshade sensitivity, Anesthesia riskGenetic variants of the BChE gene decrease its enzyme’s activity. This can lead to various and seemingly unconnected consequences…such as an increased risk for Parkinson’s or food sensitivity to potatoes.
- 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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Metabolic Health
- 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. - 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. - 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.
Methylation Cycle:
- 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. - 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. - MTHFR – Beyond C677T and A1298C
The MTHFR C677T and A1298C variants get a lot of press, but they do not give the whole picture of the MTHFR gene. Additional variants are impacting the functionality of the enzyme.
Detoxification:
- 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. - 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. - Glucuronidation: UGT genetic variants, phase II detoxification
The UGT family of enzymes is responsible for an important part of phase II detoxification. This article explains what the UGT enzymes do in the body, how your genes impact this part of detoxification, and lifestyle factors that can increase or decrease this detox process.
Fertility:
- 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. - 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. - Genetics, inflammatory cytokines, and recurrent miscarriage
Learn about how genetic variants in certain inflammatory cytokines can increase or decrease the risk of recurrent miscarriage.
My Story…
Hi! I’m Debbie Moon. Welcome to Genetic Lifehacks.
When I first had my genetic data sequenced, I was both amazed at the research available in academic journals and frustrated by the difficult language and disconnected topics.
Genetic Lifehacks began as a way to share what I was learning about genetics with my family and friends. My goal has always been to freely share information so that everyone can benefit.
As the website grew in popularity, I decided that I needed to know more… both more about genetics and more about how the pieces of the biological systems fit together. Since my undergraduate degree was in engineering, I went back to school and received my Master’s degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University.
Now a full-time endeavor, Genetic Lifehacks has reached over 2 million readers, equipping people to use their genetic data to optimize their health.
~ Debbie Moon, Founder of Genetic Lifehacks