Zinc, Genetics, and Your Risk for Depression, Infection, or Diabetes
Zinc is essential for immunity, skin, mood, and blood sugar, and your genes can change how much you need. Learn how zinc transporter variants affect your optimal intake.
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Circadian Rhythm Disruption as a Root Cause of Depression
Circadian clock gene variants in CLOCK, BMAL1, PER, CRY, NPAS2, and OPN4 interact with light exposure to disrupt hormones, sleep, and mood, increasing risk for depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder.
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.
Reelin – Long Covid, Depression, and Alzheimer’s
Reelin is a key glycoprotein involved in brain development, cognition, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, autism, and cardiovascular health.
Underlying Cause(s) of Depression: Leveraging Your Genetic Data
Depression can have multiple physiological causes. This article ties together 9 separate articles on depression to simply your genetic search.
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.
MTHFR, Depression, Anxiety, Symptoms and Treatment
We are all genetically unique, and a common genetic variant in the MTHFR gene causes some people to be more susceptible to having low folate levels. This article explains the research linking MTHFR variants, folate, and depression — and gives you information on how diet or supplements may help.
Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Circadian Clock Genes
New research shows that depression and bipolar disorder are linked to changes or disruption in circadian genes. Some people carry genetic variants in the circadian genes that make them more susceptible to circadian disruption.
Hypophosphatasia (HPP) and the ALPL Gene
BookmarkKey takeaways: Hypophosphatasia is caused by mutations in the ALPL gene, which reduce the activity of tissue‑nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP), an enzyme that’s important for bone, tooth, liver, and kidney health. Low ALP allows pyrophosphate and active vitamin B6 (P5P) to build up, interfering with normal bone mineralization. Single ALPL … Read more
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Norepinephrine: Focus, stress, genetics, and brain function
Discover how norepinephrine and your genes affect ADHD, ME/CFS, long COVID, POTS, and mood, plus evidence‑based ways to support healthy norepinephrine balance.
Dopamine and Digital Addictions: Internet Use, Gaming, and Smartphones
Genetics plays a role in susceptibility to addictive behavior, including internet and smartphone addiction. This article examines the latest fad of dopamine fasting along with genetic variants tied to internet use problems, smartphone usage disorder, and gaming disorders.
Methylation Cycle
Key takeaways: The methylation cycle runs billions of times per day in nearly every cell, providing methyl groups (one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogens) to DNA, proteins, and small molecules. These methyl groups influence everything from how your genes are expressed to how your brain produces neurotransmitters, and from … Read more
Blood-Brain Barrier Genes: SNPs, Leaky BBB Risks & Solutions
Genetic variants can increase susceptibility to blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction. This can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, ADHD, and mood disorders.
What Can You Do With Your Genetic Raw Data to Improve Your Health?
If you’ve taken a DNA test through 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or MyHeritage, you already have access to something incredibly valuable: your raw genetic data. This is a data file that you can download — it is your data to use and keep. And when you combine it with current genetics research, … Read more
Longevity Lifehacks Articles
Articles on longevity science (Longevity Lifehacks Substack) with connections to personalized health and genetics.
TRPV1 Gene: Receptor for Spicy Foods, Sensing Cold, and CBD Oil
Learn how the TRPV1 gene shapes your reaction to spicy foods, pain, temperature, neuroinflammation and CBD oil, plus see how your genetic variants may affect tolerance and health.
Candida Biology, Pathogenesis, and Genetic Susceptibility
Learn why genetic variants in IL‑17, TLRs, dectin‑1, MBL, FUT2, and STAT1 can make some people much more susceptible to chronic or severe Candida infections.
GLP-1 Genetics: How Genes Affect Appetite, Semaglutide, and Tirzepatide Response
Genes affect how well semaglutide (Ozympic) and tirzepatide work. Check your GLP-1 receptor gene variants linked to weight loss response. Genotype report included.
MMUT Gene Variants & Methylmalonic Acid: B12 Status & Genetics
MMUT gene variants affect how your body uses B12 for mitochondrial energy. Learn how MMA testing reveals intracellular B12 deficiency and which form of B12 can help.
2026 Guide: Tools for Analyzing Your Genetic Raw Data
Your genetic raw data file is packed with insights that go beyond the ancestry and traits reports. By exploring your raw genetic data, you can discover information about nutrition, health and disease risk, supplement responses, nutrient interactions, methylation cycle pathways, detoxification pathways, and much more. But with fly-by-night genetic report … Read more
ME/CFS and Genetics: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Genes, Immune Pathways, and Natural Solutions
Genetic variants in immune, mitochondrial, and inflammatory pathways (NK cells, NLRP3, interferon, complement, TRP channels) increase ME/CFS susceptibility. Check your genes and explore research-backed solutions.
Borderline Personality Disorder: How Genes, Trauma, and Inflammation Interact
Genetics, epigenetics, and childhood trauma all contribute to BPD. Understand the neurotransmitter disruptions, inflammatory markers, and circadian rhythm issues—with solutions that work.
TNF-alpha: Inflammation, Chronic Diseases, and Genetic Susceptibility
TNF-alpha is a key inflammatory cytokine linked to autoimmune, cardiovascular, mood, and neurodegenerative diseases. Learn how TNF gene variants affect your risk and potential natural TNF inhibitors.