Factor V Leiden Gene
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.
Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death, making heart health a priority for everyone!
Heart disease, though, is a catch-all term that applies to many different conditions. These articles will show you where your genetic susceptibility lies – and what to do about it.
Member’s: Check out the Heart Health Topic Summary Report for a quick overview of all your genetic variants related to heart health.
HDL Levels Can Be Genetic
HDL cholesterol levels are considered to be about half due to genes with the rest due to diet, infection, etc. Learn more about the genetic variants that influence HDL cholesterol and how it affects heart health.
Heart Health Topic Summary
Utilize our Heart Health Topic Summary Reports with your 23andMe or AncestryDNA genetic data to see which articles may be most relevant to you. These summaries are attempting to distill the complex information down into just a few words. Please see the linked articles for details and complete references. (Member’s article)
Interaction between high fat diet, blood pressure, and your genes
Wondering if you should cut down on red meat and fat to lower your blood pressure? According to a new study, it could depend on your genes.
Coffee: Is it right for your genes?
Wondering how your genes influence your reaction to coffee? Find out if you will benefit from drinking coffee and how this interacts with your genes. (Member’s article)