Lactate, Lactate Dehydrogenase, and Lactate Transporters
Lactate is much more than a workout byproduct—it’s a key energy source, signaling molecule, and regulator of metabolism, brain health, and disease.
Heart Health
A healthy heart should be a priority for everyone! But where do you start?
These articles will show you where your genetic susceptibility lies, give you ideas of what may work best for prevention, and let you know what could be important to talk to your doctor about.
Start here:
- Look at your lipoprotein(a) genetic risk.
- Check out your LDL cholesterol genes.
- Be sure to check for mutations related to blood clots.
Check out the Heart Health Topic Summary Report for a quick overview of all your genetic variants related to heart health.
Latest articles about Heart Health:
Elevated Fibrinogen: Risk factor for blood clots
Fibrinogen is a protein that is essential for creating blood clots when you get a wound. But higher levels of fibrinogen are a major risk factor for heart disease and DVT. Learn how your genes impact your fibrinogen level.
BPIFB4 Gene: Linked to Longevity and Heart Health
Discover the impact of the BPIFB4 gene on longevity and immunity, and find out if you have the longevity variant in your genotype report.
Atrial fibrillation: Intersection of genetic susceptibility with inflammation and remodeling
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat in the atrium. Genetic variants combine with inflammation and environmental triggers in causing A-fib.
Coronary Artery Disease: Genetic Susceptibility to Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is heritable. Understanding your genes and a ‘heart healthy’ lifestyle can prevent heart attacks and death.
Salt Sensitivity and High Blood Pressure
Genetic variants significantly influence individual salt sensitivity, with certain genotypes making people more prone to high blood pressure in response to high salt intake
Homocysteine: Genetics, High Homocysteine Levels, and Solutions
High homocysteine levels are strongly linked to an increased relative risk of cardiovascular diseases. Find out how your genes impact homocysteine levels.
Lipoprotein(a): Genetics and Lp(a) Levels
High Lp(a) levels are a big risk factor for sudden heart attacks. Your Lp(a) levels are mainly controlled by your genetic variants. Check to see if you carry genetic variants that increase or decrease Lp(a).
Niacin and Heart Disease: Genetic Interaction
Higher intake of niacin, along with certain genetic variants, has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease. Check your SNPs here.
Factor V Leiden Gene: Increased Risk of Blood Clots
The factor V Leiden genetic mutation significantly increases the lifetime risk of blood clots. Check your genetic data to see if you carry this mutation – and then learn to recognize the symptoms of blood clots.
Statins and Brain Fog: Exploring how statins impact memory and cognitive function
Understand the connection between statin use and brain fog. Dive into the research on how cholesterol-lowering drugs impact cognitive health and memory.
CoQ10: Genes, Benefits, and Mitochondrial Energy
CoQ10, or ubiquinone, is an integral part of mitochondrial energy production. It is also used as a lipid-soluble antioxidant. Learn how age and genes affect it.
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1): Regulator of Clotting
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor (PAI-1) is an important enzyme in the regulation of the breakdown of blood clots and fibrosis. Genetic variants impact the amount of PAI-1.
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.
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.
Sudden Cardiac Death and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Genetic mutations that cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can increase the risk of sudden cardiac death.
ADRA1A Receptors: Blood Vessel Reactions Under Stress
We have many systems in place to control blood pressure and heart rate. The ADRA1A receptors are part of this system. Discover how variants can influence blood vessel stress response and how others are connected to cognitive changes.
TTR gene: Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, hATTR CM
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.
7 Genetic Variants that Increase your Risk of Blood Clots
Some people are unique in their ability to form clots more easily. This article covers six different genes and the seven genetic variants that increase the risk of blood clots. It is a timely topic because blood clots seem to be a severe complication for people with COVID-19.
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.
Von Willebrand Factor Deficiency: How to Check Your Raw Data
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.
Genes that Impact Ferritin Levels
Ferritin is the storage protein for iron in the body. Storing too little or too much iron can be an indicator of an underlying problem. Discover the genetic variants that impact ferritin and how to increase ferritin with supplements or foods.
LDL Cholesterol: Genetics, Personalized Solutions
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.
ADAMTS13 and VWF Genetic Variants: blood clots and thrombocytopenia
Genetic Variants involving the ADAMTS13 gene and VWF (von Willebrand Factor) can increase the risk of blood clots and thrombocytopenia.
Blood clots, Platelets, and Adenoviruses
Take a look into the role of platelets, their connection to blood clots, and a discussion of the research on adenovirus-vector therapy, thrombocytopenia, and platelet reactions.