Brain Fog: Causes, genetics, and individualized solutions
Explore brain fog in detail, looking at the physiological causes, genetic susceptibility, and personalized solutions.
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Opioid Receptors: Variants and addiction
Genetic variants in the ORPM1 gene impact both the amount of pain someone experiences and their response to opioid drugs. These variants are also important in susceptibility to opiate addiction. (Member’s article)
CBD Oil: Will it work for you?
Why do some people get such great benefits from CBD while others notice nothing? Your genes play a role in how your body responds to CBD.
Supplemental Melatonin: Immune Response and Inflammation
Melatonin is important for setting your circadian rhythm and for immune health. Dig into the details on melatonin supplements, scientific research, and more.
Is the nootropic drug modafinil likely to work for you?
Modafinil is being used as a nootropic drug that increases alertness and gives a sense of well-being — to some users. Like most drugs, individual results seem to vary. Discover if this could be a viable option for you.
Recipes and Foods for Histamine Intolerance
Interested in low histamine foods and recipes? This article focuses on foods high in histamine so you can easily eliminate them from your diet.
Taurine: Research on healthspan and supplements
Taking a deep dive into the science behind taurine – from antiaging supplement to heart and digestive health. Genetics plays a role in who may benefit most from supplemental taurine.
Magnesium deficiency? Genes that Impact Magnesium Levels
Are your magnesium levels low? Understanding your genes can help you decide whether you may need more magnesium in your diet or via supplements.
Dental Implants: Genetics & Reducing the Risk of Implant Failures
Are you considering a dental implant? Failure rates of dental implants are fairly low but still carry some risk. Genetic variants can influence the likelihood of long-term success.
Digesting Carbohydrates: Amylase variants
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with an enzyme called amylase. Take a look into how the amylase enzyme works, genetic variants that impact your production of amylase, and solutions if you are low in amylase.
Do you wake up at 4 am? Genes and early waking insomnia
Seeing 3:30 or 4:00 on your clock each morning? There could be a physiological reason for this. Learn about the genetic variants linked to early waking insomnia and the connection to depression. (Member’s article)
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.
How natural supplements can change circadian gene expression
Did you know that some supplements change the expression of your core circadian clock genes? Your core circadian rhythm genes are foundational to your health, and some supplements alter that rhythm.
Intermittent Fasting: Benefits from changing Gene Expression
The intermittent fasting concept has gained traction in health circles. Learn more about the importance of when you eat and its effects on gene expression.
Leveraging your gut microbiome to change your gene expression
Learn how your gut microbiome influences the expression of your core circadian rhythm genes.
Changing Your Circadian Gene Expression with Polyphenols
Polyphenols can change the gene expression of your core circadian rhythm genes. Learn how to epigentically impact your biological clock with natural foods.
The LDLR Gene: What does it do?
This article offers a quick description of the LDLR gene with Genetic Lifehacks articles that include LDLR variants (SNPs).
Carbohydrate metabolism: Genetics, Insulin, and Carbs
Genetic variations play a role in how people react to carbohydrates in the diet. Learn about a few genes that affect insulin or glucose levels based on carbohydrate consumption. Use your genetic raw data and discover how your body handles carbohydrates.
COMT in Pain Disorders
Genetic polymorphisms in COMT affect how we feel certain types of pain. These variants are linked to increased susceptibility to chronic pain disorders.
Adiponectin levels, food choices, and genetics
Although production occurs in adipose tissue, those with more fat tissue usually have lower adiponectin levels. Lower adiponectin levels (and thus high inflammation) have links to chronic issues associated with obesity.
The PCSK9 Gene: What does it do?
This article offers a quick description of the PCSK9 gene with Genetic Lifehacks articles that include PCSK9 variants (SNPs).
5 ways to optimize your diet, based on your genes
What is right for your body? Discover the 5 quick ways to optimize your diet based on your genes.
Selenium and Your Genes
Selenium is a trace element found in certain foods. Learn how selenium is used in the body, why it is important, and how genetic variants can make someone more susceptible to problems with a selenium-deficient diet.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Marker of Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is the driver of many common diseases such as heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. C-Reactive Protein is a marker of inflammation. Genetic variants can increase or decrease CRP levels.