Your genes interact with your gut microbiome and your gut microbiome impacts your overall health. Here you can find out how your genes impact which bacteria can live in your gut and which foods are likely to be a problem for leaky gut.
Where to start?
Members: Check out the Gut Health Topic Summary Report for a quick overview of all your genetic variants related to the function of your gut.
There are multiple causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and genetics can definitely play a role in IBS symptoms. Pinpointing your genetic cause may help you to figure out the right solution for you. (Member’s article)
Genetic variants in DAO and HNMT genes affect histamine breakdown. Check your AOC1, HNMT, and HDC genotype. Low-histamine diet, DAO supplements, and more.
Your gut mucosa protects you from microbes in the gut, your own digestive enzymes, and toxins from the environment. Learn what you can do to keep your gut mucosal barrier healthy.
A genetic variant in the FUT2 gene controls whether or not you secrete your blood type into your saliva and other bodily fluids, such as your intestinal mucosa. This can alter the gut microbiome – but protect against Norovirus infections.
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.
Mushrooms contain a healthy antioxidant called ergothioneine. But for people with a SLC22A4 genetic variant, this antioxidant can be too much of a good thing, leading to intestinal problems. Check your genetic data to see if you carry this mushroom intolerance variant.
Celiac disease is caused by a combination of environmental factors (eating gluten, other factors) and having the genetic variants that cause susceptibility to the disease. Without the genetic susceptibility, you won’t have celiac.
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with an enzyme called amylase. Take a look into how the amylase enzyme works, genetic variants that impact your production of amylase, and solutions if you are low in amylase.
Emulsifiers, found in many processed and packaged foods, can trigger an inflammatory response in the intestines based on whether you carry specific genetic variants.
Genetic variants can increase pancreatitis risk, along with other factors. Learn the causes of acute and chronic pancreatitis, plus how exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) drives nutrient deficiencies.
This article digs into how the genetic variants you inherited from mom and dad influence the bacteria that can reside within you and how dietary changes can make a difference.
The low FODMAPs diet is often recommended as a starting point for anyone with IBS symptoms but genetics can limit its effectiveness.
Depending on their processed meat intake, people who carry certain genetic variants are at an increased risk for colon cancer. You can check your genetic data to see if processed meat will likely increase colon cancer risk.
Differences in our microbiome might shape how we gain weight. Here’s a look at a few of the genes that play a role in determining which microbes inhabit the gut microbiome.
All of the general advice, fix your gut, eat more fiber, eat fermented foods, avoid sugar, grains, dairy, etc., may work for some but not for everyone. Take a good look at some of the genes that affect our microbiome.
Learn how your gut microbiome influences the expression of your core circadian rhythm genes.