I’m Debbie Moon, founder of Genetic Lifehacks, and I’m on a mission to help you understand how your unique genetic makeup influences your health—and what you can do about it.
My journey into genetics started with curiosity and many questions, such as why standard nutritional advice never quite worked for me. When I analyzed my own 23andMe data over ten years ago, things clicked into place. I discovered vitamins that actually worked for my body—and more importantly, why.
I want to share that passion with you so that you can learn how to apply genetics to your diet and lifestyle decisions. Genetic Lifehacks has grown out of that desire to help people be their best version of themselves. It started small, but it is now one of the largest genetic information companies in terms of reach and scope. With thousands of members, tens of thousands of weekly newsletter recipients, and hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the goal still remains the same – help individuals utilize their genetic data to optimize their health.
My Background
I combine two distinct but complementary perspectives: an engineering approach to problem-solving with an understanding of biological systems. I have a BS in Engineering from Colorado School of Mines and, more recently, an MSc in Biological Sciences from Clemson University (2019). Over my career, I’ve worked as an engineer, web developer, high school STEM teacher, and writer — I’ve always been passionate about sharing science with people. These skills are at the heart of everything I do at Genetic Lifehacks.
Why Genetic Lifehacks Is Different
My goal is to provide evidence-based genetic and health information that’s understandable for everyone. It’s also important that the information is presented without financial bias. No advertising, no tracking people, no affiliate marketing of questionable supplements – just science that stands on its own.
Every article on Genetic Lifehacks is based on peer-reviewed research, with in-line links to the source studies. I dig into the published literature, synthesize the findings, and try to translate them into practical insights you can actually use. This is important to me — sharing real science that is based on research, in a way that everyone can understand.
I also had a goal from the beginning to protect user privacy. Genetic information is deeply personal and holds a lot of secrets to your health and your family’s health. I engineered the reports and features on Genetic Lifehacks to work within your browser and with your data stored only on your own hard drive. No other genetic report company is doing this.
My Philosophy
I approach health the way an engineer approaches a complex system: identify the variables, understand the mechanisms, test the solutions, and optimize for results. Your genes are one set of variables (unique to you), and they interact with your diet, lifestyle, environment, and choices. When you understand these interactions, you can engineer your optimal health.
I hope you will join me on this journey.
~Debbie Moon, MSc
Founder, Genetic Lifehacks
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