Mold Genes: How mold and mycotoxins interact with genetics
Exposure to certain kinds of mold can cause chronic, negative health effects. Discover how genetic variants impact the ability to handle mycotoxins.
Mitochondria
Mitochondrial energy is at the heart of cellular health, impacting longevity, chronic disease, fatigue, and more.
Where to start?
- Check out NAD+: Nicotinamide Riboside or NMN for mitochondrial energy
- View your SIRT3 gene SNPs
- Find out how CoQ10 impacts mitochondrial energy production
Members: Be sure to check out the Mitochondria Topic Summary for a quick overview of all your genetic variants related to your athletics and exercise.
Latest articles on Mitochondria Genes:
Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
Creatine is an amino acid used in muscle tissue and the brain for energy in times of stress. Genes play a role in creatine synthesis. Find out what the research shows about creatine supplements for muscle mass and cognitive function.
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 Deficiency & Optimizing Mitochondrial Energy Production
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.
Alpha-Ketoglutarate: A Key to Healthspan and Fighting Age-Related Diseases
Supplementing with Alpha-ketoglutarate (αKG) might be beneficial for longevity since it plays a role in energy production and inflammation reduction.
SIRT3, Aging, and Mitochondrial Function
How we age is just as important as how long we live. Examine how sirtuins play a part in the aging process by how they regulate our cellular health.
Trying to get pregnant? Targeted Approaches to Improving Egg Quality
Trying to get pregnant? Healthy eggs are vital for a successful pregnancy. Discover four key ways to improve your egg quality, according to research studies.
MS Genes: Decoding the Genetic Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis
MS susceptibility is linked to both genetic causes and environmental factors. Learn how those two combine – and possible solutions.
Biotin Deficiency: Check your Genes
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, is a cofactor that aids in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Biotin deficiency due to diet is pretty rare, but there are genetic variants that can increase your risk for biotin deficiency or insufficiency.
Arsenic detoxification and your genes
Arsenic exposure occurs via well water, in certain foods, and through breathing. This article covers the pathways the body uses to get rid of arsenic, and it includes information on genetic variants that may impair the detoxification of arsenic.
Thiamine: Genomics, cellular energy, and cognitive function
Also known as vitamin B1, thiamine is essential for energy production and brain function. Learn how your genes influence your need for thiamine.
Depression, genetics, and mitochondrial function
How does mitochondrial dysfunction relate to major depressive disorder? Learn about the causes of mitochondrial dysfunction as well as genetic variants that link the risk of depression to the mitochondria.
Short-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
If you have tried fasting or perhaps a ketogenic diet and felt horrible, there could be a genetic reason. You might carry a genetic mutation that causes SCADD (short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency).
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency – Mitochondrial dysfunction
Pyruvate dehydrogenase is involved in the production of cellular energy in the mitochondria. People with pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency have many health effects. Learn more about this deficiency and its genetic mutations.
Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Check your genetic data
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency is an “inborn error of metabolism” which impairs the body’s ability to break down medium-chain fatty acids for fuel. Learn more about this metabolic disorder.