Luteolin: Antihistamine, Memory, and Brain Fog
New research suggests the benefits of luteolin (a flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs) may include anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.
Search Results for: MTHFR
Breast Implant Illness: The Interplay of Genetics and Symptoms
What is Breast Implant Illness (BII)? Learn more about this illness, its research, and possible genetic connections to autoimmune conditions.
Long Spike
Discover the research and genetic links to why you may be more susceptible to certain outcomes with long spike.
Ancestry DNA: Free tools for your raw data
Love what you’ve learned from your AncestryDNA data, but wanting to go further? Download your AncestryDNA raw data file and learn about your health, traits, nutrition, and more. Here’s how to get started learning from your AncestryDNA raw data: Step 1) Log in to AncestryDNA here. Step 2) Go to … Read more
Case Examples: Nutrigenomics
Wondering what to look for on the vitamins and foods cheat sheet? Here are a few examples of how nutrigenomics (nutrition + genomics) can impact someone.
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.
Underlying Cause(s) of Depression: Leveraging Your Genetic Data
Depression can have multiple physiological causes. This article ties together 9 separate articles on depression to simply your genetic search.
Mutation that blocks you from getting AIDS or HIV
The CCR5 gene is an important player in the immune response. A mutation in the CCR5 gene, called the Delta32 mutation, significantly reduces the chance of an HIV infection.
Sudden Hearing Loss: Viruses, Vaccines, and Genes
Genetic variants can significantly increase your risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Learn more about the current research on sudden sensorineural hearing loss, including links to viral and vaccine causes.
Fatty Liver Disease: Genetics and Reasons for NAFLD
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.
What does a gene do?
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Genetic Causes of Male Infertility
Almost 10% of couples worldwide struggle with infertility. Learn more about your genetic susceptibility and dig deeper into the lifestyle factors that could affect your sperm.
Printable Resources
Sometimes you just need to print out and hold on to information… I get it. To help you out, I’ve created several printable resources to go along with Genetic Lifehacks articles. Supplement Tracker – New Supplement Tracker / Planner to keep track of what you are taking, why you’re taking … Read more
Dirty Genes Protocol
Do your genes really get ‘dirty’? The quick answer is no but discover the meaning of this concept and how to better relate it to your genes.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Genetics, Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies
POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is a problem with the way that your autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate.
There are multiple triggers or root causes of this syndrome, and genetic variants can increase your risk for POTS.
CBS Gene Variants and Low Sulfur Diet
Some clinicians recommend a low sulfur diet for people with CBS mutations. Find out what the research shows – and why that recommendation is not backed up. (Member’s article)
ABCC11 Gene: Ear wax and no body odor
The ABCC11 gene determines both the type of earwax a person has and their armpit odor. Learn more about how a change in a single spot in the DNA of this gene can cause the gene not to function.
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.
BHMT: Genetic Variants that Impact Methylation
BHMT is involved in homocysteine methylation and impacts the methylation cycle.
Infertility and Genetics (for Women)
Your genes may be playing a role in your infertility — and knowing which genetic variants you carry may help you figure out solutions to try.
BCO1 Gene: Converting Beta-Carotene to Vitamin A
Genetics plays a huge role in how well you convert beta-carotene into vitamin A! Discover how well you convert beta-carotene into retinol.
Using your genetic raw data file to optimize your health
So you decided to find out about your ancestry with 23andMe, MyHeritage, AncestryDNA… Knowing your ancestry is just the beginning! These ancestry testing companies also give you access to your raw genetic data. Best of all, it is the same raw data file whether you buy the more expensive versions … Read more
23 and Me vs Ancestry: Accuracy
Wondering whether to go with an Ancestry.com or 23andMe kit? This is a quick, no-nonsense comparison between the two.
What is Genetic Lifehacks?
My goal is to help you understand how to make the necessary changes to solve a health challenge or customize your diet for optimal health-all based on your genes. You can use raw genetic data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, etc. Genetic Lifehacks focuses on three key strategies: Learn, Experiment, and … Read more