Parkinson’s disease (PD) is not yet fully understood. Researchers think that it is caused by a combo of genetics and environmental factors. Learn more about this disease and the factors that lead to susceptibility.
While diet and lifestyle play a role in testosterone levels, in males, there is a strong genetic component as well. Check out your genes to see if they are playing a role in your low T levels — and then check out the Lifehacks.
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.
Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in all cells to balance out ROS. Genetic variants can impact your glutathione levels, which can alter your ability to detoxify certain substances or withstand stressors in the body.
Do you suffer from dry eyes? Learn about current research-backed solutions and the genetics links that could increase your susceptibility.
BPA, a chemical found in some plastics, has been linked to a variety of health issues in people. Learn more about BPA and the research into genetic responses to this chemical.
Are you dealing with dry eyes and dry mouth? Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects moisture-producing glands. Discover the underlying causes of Sjögren’s syndrome and the genetic variants that increase susceptibility.
Your genes combine with your diet to influence your LDL cholesterol level. Learn more about why LDL cholesterol levels may matter in heart disease and find out how your genes are important here.
Learn how genetics and lifestyle factors influence muscle growth from resistance training. Covers the science behind strength gains, from molecular pathways to genetic applications backed by research.
The thyroid is a master regulator controlling many of your body’s systems. It is integral for metabolism and body temperature. Learn more about specific thyroid-related variants and check your genetic raw data.
Genetics combined with diet causes insulin resistance. While dietary sugar can be involved, genetic research points to BCAAs as having a causal role in IR.
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
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
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Biological pathways are complex to describe, and often a visual diagram makes it easier to conceptualize. This is an evolving Genetic Lifehacks project, so check back soon for more pathway diagrams and updates to current planners. Folate pathway (absorption, cellular cycles):
Benefits of Membership: Choose your membership: Monthly $11.99/mo. Your genetic data is integrated into genotype reports in over 400 articles Full access to all articles, Genotype Reports, and Lifehacks. Summary reports to see your genotypes for a topic, including the ability to create a cheat sheet covering all 2600 genetic … Read more
New to using your 23andMe or AncestryDNA raw data? Check out this quick tutorial on how to look up any rs id. Genetic Lifehacks members see their data in each article and can access the SNP lookup tool to see their genotype for any rs id. Learn more about membership … Read more
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(Note – If you are already a member, log in and purchase an expanded cheat sheet here for only $10) Expanded Cheat Sheet along with Annual Membership The Genetic Lifehacks Cheat Sheet is a 185 page .pdf overview of your genetic variants. It matches your genetic data to all of … Read more
Your patients are coming in with their 23andMe data and wanting you to tell them what to eat, what supplements to take, and when they are going to get disease XYZ. Sound familiar? Doctors and health practitioners today are under enormous pressure to keep up with the rapidly changing science … Read more
Learning about genetics can sometimes seem like learning a foreign language! Here you will find various tips and explanations of concepts that I initially found confusing. What is a gene? Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 in all!) with one copy coming from Mom and one copy from Dad. … Read more
Genetic Lifehacks explains how your genes interact with your diet and lifestyle so that you can make decisions on what to eat, which supplements to take, and what is important for YOU. 400+ articles on health topics break down the science, show you your genes, and then explain the solutions. … Read more
Top 5 Topics Consultation Report: Navigating the wealth of information on this site can be overwhelming — especially understanding how genetic variants and topics relate to each other. The ‘Top 5 Topics’ report is a personalized guide to what I believe are likely to be important topics for you, from … Read more
Note: Top 5 Topic Report orders placed July 1 – 5 will be delayed until after July 6th. Top 5 Topics Consultation Report: Navigating the wealth of information on this site can be overwhelming — especially understanding how genetic variants and topics relate to each other. The ‘Top 5 Topics’ … Read more
One of the more common questions that I get is: What’s the best DNA testing option? I’m listing out the pros and cons of different options. Genetic Lifehacks has no affiliation with any of these companies. Please also do your own research before you order from any company. Consider these … Read more