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Estrogen metabolism, estrogen metabolites that increase cancer risk, estrogen genetic variants, steps to keep estrogen in balance

Estrogen: How It Is Made and How We Get Rid of It

Estrogen – from how much is made to how it is broken down – is dependent on both genetics and lifestyle factors and affects both men and women. This article explains how estrogen is made, how it is eliminated from the body, which genes are involved, and how this influences the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and fibroids.

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You’re invited…              …to steal my stuff! Genetic Lifehacks PRO members are free to reuse my article images (graphical overviews) on your social media sites. All I ask is that you give credit back to Genetic Lifehacks – a link, tag, note of where you … Read more

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

Newsletter Confirmation

Thanks for signing up for the Genetic Lifehacks Newsletter! You should receive an  email every week (or so) with updates, interesting articles, and the latest health research news. Be sure to add geneticlifehacks.com to your whitelist. Meanwhile, get started on learning more about your genes. Here are a few places … Read more

Videos: Quick Overviews of Using Your Genetic Data

Tutorial on how to download your raw DNA file from AncestryDNA: Check out the Genetic Lifehack’s YouTube channel and subscribe for updates.   A quick tutorial on how to locate your genotypes when reading our articles. By following a few easy steps, you will quickly discover how to relate the … Read more

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

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

graphic explaining how to use your 23andMe or AncestryDNA raw data file

Tools for using 23andMe 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 … Read more

Glossary of Genetic Terms

Genetic Terms Cell Biology Terms Types of Genetic Tests Types of Genetic Files Genetic Terms Glossary Allele A variant form of a gene. Alleles can be dominant or recessive, and they determine specific traits in an organism. Autosome Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome (X or Y). Humans … Read more

Phase I and II Detoxification Overview

Phase I and Phase II Detoxification Pathways Explained

Key takeaways: ~ Phase I and phase II detoxification are the primary ways your body eliminates toxins. ~ Genetic variants in these pathways affect how well you detoxify certain substances. Detoxification and Genetic Pathways: Your body is remarkably capable of ridding itself of harmful substances through complex detoxification pathways. In … Read more