Migraine Solutions Tailored to Your Genes: Triggers, Treatments, and Tools
Discover how genetics, triggers, and personalized strategies shape migraine prevention and relief. Find actionable solutions based on your DNA.
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BPA and BPS: How Your Genes Influence Bisphenol Detoxification
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.
Glutamate: Synthesis, transport, and supplement interactions
Glutamate, the main excitatory neurotransmitter, is tightly regulated through synthesis, transporters, and GABA balance, with genetic variants influencing risk for migraines, OCD, seizures, and schizophrenia.
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.
Glutathione: Master Antioxidant, Reducing Oxidative Stress, and Detoxification
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.
How to Shift Your iPhone Screen to Red at Night
Learn how to shift your iphone screen to be completely red at night (no blue light) with a triple-click of the power button.
Long Covid: 23andMe Genome Wide Association Study
BookmarkA new preprint study looks at the genetic variants more commonly found in people with Long Covid. This is encouraging for many people struggling with long Covid symptoms, raising hopes that understanding the genetic susceptibility will lead to much-needed treatments. Let’s look at how the study was done and what … Read more
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.
HPA Axis Dysfunction: Understanding Cortisol and Genetic Interactions
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress, and it also plays many roles in your normal bodily functions. It is a multi-purpose hormone that needs to be in the right amount (not too high, not too low) and at the right time. Your genes play a big role in how likely you are to have problems with cortisol.
Thyroid Hormones: Genes, Hypothyroidism, and T4/T3 Conversion
The thyroid is a master regulator controlling many of your body’s systems. It is integral for metabolism and body temperature. Learn about specific thyroid-related variants.
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.
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.
Tryptophan Pathways: Kynurenine, Serotonin, and Melatonin
Genetic variants in tryptophan pathway enzymes alter quinolinic and kynurenic acids, NAD+ production, and serotonin synthesis. These genes influence mood, sleep, fatigue, immunity, and ong Covid brain fog risk.
Highly Sensitive People: Genes, Brain Function, and Sensory Sensitivity
Genetic variants are linked to being a Highly Sensitive Person – feeling more deeply and more sensitive to environmental stimuli.
BH4: Tetrahydrobiopterin Synthesis, Recycling, and Genetic SNPs
Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is an essential cofactor in the production of neurotransmitters and nitric oxide. Genetic variants impact BH4 levels which can affect heart disease, cognitive function, and immune response.
Sulforaphane: Studies, Genetic Connections
Overview of sulforaphane research studies, bioavailability, and genetic interactions. Learn about dosage, supplements, and natural sources.
Dopamine Synthesis SNPs: Genes, lifestyle, diet, and dopamine optimization
Genetic variants in dopamine synthesis and breakdown genes interact with circadian rhythm, gut microbes, nutrients, and toxins, shaping risks for procrastination, psychosis, hypertension, Parkinson’s, and addiction.
Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
Creatine is an amino acid used in muscle tissue and the brain for energy in times of stress. Genes play a role in creatine synthesis. Find out what the research shows about creatine supplements for muscle mass and cognitive function.
Phthalates: Genes, Diet, and Detoxification Pathways
Phthalates are a type of chemical used as plasticizers to make plastics more pliable. There has been a lot of research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of phthalates. Your genetic variants may impact whether phthalates are a problem for you.
Biotin Deficiency: Genetic Reasons for Increasing Biotin
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, is a cofactor that aids in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Biotin deficiency due to diet is pretty rare, but there are genetic variants that can increase your risk for biotin deficiency or insufficiency.