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Sudden Hearing Loss: Viruses, Inflammation, and Genes

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.

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Genetic Causes of Male Infertility

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. 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.

CBS gene, low sulfur diet, CBS gene variants and homocysteine levels

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 Graphical Abstract: Body odor and ear wax. Variants cause body odor and wet earwax.

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

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.

Infertility and genetics for women, mthfr and fertility, Factor V leiden and fertility, BPA and endocrine disruptors and fertility

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.

how accurate is 23andMe data

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

Asprin, Heart Disease Prevention, and Genetics

Asprin, Heart Disease Prevention, and Genetics

While large population studies show the benefits of aspirin, research shows that these heart-health benefits are dependent on your genes. Find out more and check your genetic raw data.

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

NOS3: Heart Health, Blood Pressure, and Healthy Aging

Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS3): Heart Health, Blood Pressure, and Healthy Aging

Nitric Oxide Synthase is an important signaling molecule in the endothelium of our blood vessels. It has roles in the regulation of blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, brain health, and more. Genetic variants in nitric oxide genes are important for a healthy heart. Find out how your genes could play a part in the interactions with cardiovascular disease risk and blood pressure.

Melatonin: Key to Health and Longevity, melatonin synthesis pathway

Melatonin: Key to Health and Longevity

More than just a sleep hormone, melatonin is at the heart of many health topics. Your genetic variants play a big role in the production of melatonin. Learn how your lifestyle and diet interact with your melatonin-related genes.

Circadian Rhythm and Your Immune Response to Viruses

Circadian Rhythm and Your Immune Response to Viruses

Your circadian rhythm influences your immune response. Learn how this rhythm controls white blood cell production and why melatonin protects against viral and bacterial infections.

COMT Graphical Abstract, Slow COMT effects, Slow COMT

COMT Gene: Neurotransmitter Levels, Estrogen Metabolism, and SNPs

Wondering why your neurotransmitters are out of balance? It could be due to your COMT genetic variants. The COMT gene codes for the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase which breaks down (metabolizes) the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.

CB1 CB2 Cannabis Receptor Variants

Response to Cannabis: CB1 & CB2 Genetic Variants

Discover how genetic variants influence your susceptibility to substance abuse, and how the variants impact your body’s reaction to cannabis. (Member’s article)

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Thanks for signing up for the Genetic Lifehacks Newsletter! Expect to receive the next edition on Thursday 🙌  Be sure to add geneticlifehacks.com to your whitelist. Meanwhile, get started on learning more about your genes. Here are a few places to start: See if you are at a higher risk for … Read more