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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 your Settings under the DNA button. Click the Download DNA Data button found under Test Management. Follow the instructions and re-enter your password. AncestryDNA will email you in a few minutes when the file is ready to download. Step 3) Unzip your downloaded file. You will now have a .txt file that looks like this: The file includes over 600,000 rows of data giving an rs id number, chromosome, position on the chromosome, and your genotype (listed as allele1 and allele2). Step 4) Start learning about your genes! For example, if you are interested in MTHFR, check out this article on the methylation cycle. In the article, you will see which rs ids to search for in your AncestryDNA data file. You can do a “find” in the text … Read more

Brain Fog: Causes, genetics, and individualized solutions

Explore brain fog in detail, looking at the physiological causes, genetic susceptibility, and personalized solutions.

Tools to use with your 23 and Me or AncestryDNA raw data

There is a ton of information hidden in your genetic raw data file. You can learn about which foods to eat, mood issues, health conditions, nutrient interactions, and much more. But…. There are also a lot of scammy websites out there wanting access to your private genetic data. Learn how to stay safe while finding out more about yourself using your 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or other genetic raw data. Shameless plug… Start here on Genetic Lifehacks for free information and analysis of your 23 and Me raw data: My goal is to curate the best research studies and explain the background science. Then I show your genotype report and list actions that are based on research. For example, you can use your genetic data to find out about: Top 10 Genes to Check using your 23 and Me data Brain and Mood Genes Longevity and healthy aging Autoimmune disease risk and causes Genetic Lifehacks is member-supported, which means no ads and no financial bias. Privacy is extremely important when it comes to genetics and health! The membership features are uniquely designed … 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.

Identify Your Root Cause(s) of Depression

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: Genes that increase the risk of 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.

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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. Supplements tracker Have you ever started taking a supplement and later can’t remember what it is supposed to do? Here’s a handy form to keep track of what you are taking and the genetic reason for it. Use it to re-evaluate periodically whether a supplement is working for you. Download Instructions for AncestryDNA Raw Data (.pdf) Printable, sharable instructions for how to download your AncestryDNA raw data file. Perfect for health coaches or practitioners to use with clients. Snips about SNPs A Free eBook filled with short examples of what you can learn from your genetic raw data. Download Instructions for 23andMe Raw Data Printable, sharable instructions for how to download your 23andMe raw data file. Perfect for health coaches or practitioners to use with clients. Food Sources of Folate (.pdf) Perfect for sticking on your fridge, this information sheet will help you choose folate-rich food sources. Be sure … 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

Do you feel lightheaded when you stand? Does your heart suddenly race? 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.

FTO and m6A methylation: From COVID to Cancer to Obesity

The initial research on the FTO gene was all about how it relates to increased BMI and increased fat cell creation. More recently, researchers discovered that FTO is an m6A eraser that removes methyl groups from mRNA. This discovery has opened up huge avenues of research on topics from cancer to immune response to heart disease.

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