Tyramine Intolerance: Symptoms, High-Tyramine Foods, and Genetics
Tyramine intolerance happens when you can’t break it down. Too much tyramine can lead to a hypertensive crisis. Learn more and check your genetic raw data for results.
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Inflammation as a Cause of Depression and Anxiety
Discover why inflammation causes depression and how your genetic variants in inflammatory genes may play a role in depression or anxiety.
Hypnosis Genes: Genetic Influences on Hypnosis
Not everyone is equally susceptible to hypnosis. Learn how your genetic variants play a role in how your brain focuses and responds to hypnotic suggestions.
Oxalates: What Your Genes and Diet Say About Oxalate Health Issues
Green smoothies have been a health fad for quite a while now, but these health drinks can be a double-edged sword for some people due to their high oxalate content. Find out if you are genetically prone to kidney stones and what to do about it.
NLRP3: Genetic Variants that Increase Chronic Inflammation
Explore NLRP3 inflammasome genetics: How variants drive chronic inflammation in Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Discover triggers, health risks, and lifehacks like zinc & vitamin D to modulate it.
MTHFR Gene Explained: C677T and A1298C Variants, Testing, and Solutions
The MTHFR gene is important for how your body utilizes folate (vitamin B9) for creating neurotransmitters, detoxifying toxicants, and maintaining a healthy heart. It is a key gene in the methylation cycle.
MAO-A & MAO-B: Monoamine Oxidase, Warrior Gene, and Mood
The MAOA and MAOB genes encode enzymes that break down certain neurotransmitters. People with low MAO may be prone to mood issues in certain circumstances.
Homocysteine: Genetics, High Homocysteine Levels, and Solutions
High homocysteine levels are strongly linked to an increased relative risk of cardiovascular diseases. Find out how your genes impact homocysteine levels.
Mast Cells: MCAS, Genetics, and Solutions
Mast cells are essential to your innate immune system, defending against pathogens and allergens. For some people, mast cells can be triggered too easily, giving allergy-like responses to lots of different substances.
DHFR and MTHFR: Folic Acid Metabolism
Methylfolate and folic acid—what’s the difference? Learn how DHFR and MTHFR variants affect folic acid metabolism, unmetabolized folic acid, cancer and autism risk, BH4 recycling, and how to choose the right supplement for your genes.
Brain Function and Mental Health Genes: Neurotransmitters, Mood, Cognition
Smarter, happier, and more focused — this section pulls together the articles on how your genetic variants impact brain function and mental health. Instead of generic advice, you’ll find research‑based explanations of how specific SNPs influence neurotransmitters, mood, cognition, and addiction risk — plus practical, low‑hype options you can try. … Read more
Building Up Iron: Hemochromatosis Mutations
A couple of common mutations can cause you to build up iron, leading to iron overload or hemochromatosis. It is one genetic disease where knowledge is really powerful – you can completely prevent hemochromatosis through blood donations.
Familial Mediterranean Fever: MEFV Gene Variants, Overlapping Conditions, and Solutions
Explore how MEFV mutations drive autoinflammatory flares, the overlap of FMF with fibromyalgia, gout, lupus, and MCAS, and evidence-based options from colchicine to natural anti-inflammatory strategies.
Vitamin B12, MTR & MTRR, and Methylation
There are several genes that can influence your absorption, transport, and need for vitamin B12. Some people need higher amounts of B12, and some people thrive on different forms of B12. Take a look at your genetic data to see if you should up your intake of B12.
Supplements with Genetic Connections
Linking supplements and genetic SNPs so that you can more easily find out what may work for you – and what to be cautious about.
Fibromyalgia: Underlying Causes and Genetic Connections
Learn about the potential causes of fibromyalgia, including inflammation, genetics, and hypersensitivity to pain, along with overlapping conditions that complicate diagnosis.
Vitamin B6: Genetics, Absorption, and Deficiency
Vitamin B6 is an important co-factor in hundreds of different enzymatic reactions. Low levels of B6 are linked to an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. B6 is also essential for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Genes
Genetic variants play a role in susceptibility to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Understanding your genes may help you understand OCD better and help you to target the right treatment.
5 Genes That Can Help You Dial In Your Diet
BookmarkTired of guessing which vitamins and nutrients you need more of? Use your genetic raw data from 23andMe or AncestryDNA to find out! Here are five examples of how you can use your genetic data to understand how your genes can influence your need for specific nutrients. This is a … Read more
ADHD: Causes, Neurochemistry, and How to Check Your Genetic Raw Data
Discover the complex interplay of genetics and environment in ADHD susceptibility. Learn how circadian rhythm and neurotransmitter genes contribute to the disorder, and how toxicant exposure may increase risk.
Prostate Health: How Genes, Diet, and Lifestyle Shape Your Risk
Do you know someone that suffers from prostate problems? Learn more about this important gland and how your genes affect your risk.
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Parkinson’s Disease Risk: Genetics, Environmental Exposures, and Prevention Strategies
Parkinson’s: Explore key genes, environmental risks, gut microbiome factors, and research‑based lifehacks that may help protect dopaminergic neurons.
Brain Fog: Causes, genetics, and individualized solutions
Brain fog has many roots: nutrient deficiencies, hypoxia, inflammation, viral infections, microclots, histamine, amino acid metabolism, and genetics — plus targeted strategies to restore clear thinking.
Schizophrenia: Genetic and Environmental Factors
Schizophrenia is a complex disease caused by a combination of genetic susceptibility along with environmental factors. Research points to multiple pathways involved in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.