Your genetic data is a gold mine of information about your health and ways to prevent chronic diseases.
If you are just getting started with learning about your genes, keep in mind that most chronic issues are caused by the combination of genetics and environmental factors (diet, lifestyle, sleep, microbiome).
The articles below explain the background science, genetic links, and research-backed solutions.
Heart Health:
- Elevated Fibrinogen: Risk factor for blood clots
- BPIFB4 Gene: Linked to Longevity and Heart Health
- Atrial fibrillation: Intersection of genetic susceptibility with inflammation and remodeling
- Coronary Artery Disease: Genetic Susceptibility to Heart Disease
- Salt Sensitivity and High Blood Pressure
- Homocysteine: Genetics, High Homocysteine Levels, and Solutions
- Lipoprotein(a): Genetics and Lp(a) Levels
- Niacin and Heart Disease: Genetic Interaction
- Factor V Leiden Gene: Increased Risk of Blood Clots
- Statins and Brain Fog: Exploring how statins impact memory and cognitive function
- CoQ10: Genes, Benefits, and Mitochondrial Energy
- Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1): Regulator of Clotting
- Nattokinase and Lumbrokinase: Natural Supplements for Clots
- Blood Pressure, MTHFR, and Riboflavin
- Sudden Cardiac Death and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- ADRA1A Receptors: Blood Vessel Reactions Under Stress
- TTR gene: Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, hATTR CM
- 7 Genetic Variants that Increase your Risk of Blood Clots
- Spike Protein, Mast Cells, Histamine, and Heart Rhythms
- Von Willebrand Factor Deficiency: How to Check Your Raw Data
- Genes that Impact Ferritin Levels
- LDL Cholesterol: Genetics, Personalized Solutions
- ADAMTS13 and VWF Genetic Variants: blood clots and thrombocytopenia
- Blood clots, platelets, and adenoviruses
- Asprin, Heart Disease Prevention, and Genetics
- PCSK9 Gene: Understanding the variants that cause high or low LDL cholesterol
- Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS3): Heart Health, Blood Pressure, and Healthy Aging
- Hypertension Risk Factor: CYP11B2 Variant
- Triglycerides: Genes that cause high triglyceride levels
- Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol? Depends on Your Genes
- Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs): Genetics, Lifestyle, and Health Span
- BMAL1: Core circadian gene with links to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
- High Blood Pressure due to AGTR1 Gene Variants
- Will statins give you muscle pain?
- ITGB3: the PlA1/A2 variant and clotting
- Prothrombin: Blood Clot Risk
- HDL Levels Can Be Genetic
- High-fat Diet, High Blood Pressure, and the ACE Gene
Mood and Brain:
- Reelin – Long Covid, Depression, and Alzheimer’s
- Glutamate Receptors and Transporters
- Opioid Receptors Genetic Variants and Addiction
- Neuropilins: Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Gut Barrier, & Covid Brain
- OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Genes
- HPA Axis Dysfunction: Understanding Cortisol and Genetic Interactions
- ADHD: Causes, Neurochemistry, and How to Check Your Genetic Raw Data
- Brain Fog: Causes, genetics, and individualized solutions
- Schizophrenia: Genetic and Environmental Factors
- Highly Sensitive People: Genes, Brain Function, and Sensory Sensitivity
- MAO-A and MAO-B: Neurotransmitter levels, genetics, and warrior gene studies
- Glutamate: Synthesis, transport, and supplement interactions
- Dopamine Synthesis SNPs: Genes, lifestyle, diet, and dopamine optimization
- Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
- Plasmalogens: Healthy Brain Aging and More
- Migraines: Genes, Root Causes, and Personalized Solutions
- Statins and Brain Fog: Exploring how statins impact memory and cognitive function
- Dopamine Receptor SNPs: Addiction, Mood, ADHD, and Schizophrenia
- Lithium Orotate and Vitamin B12: Benefits for Mood and Cognitive Support
- Is Inflammation Causing Your Depression and Anxiety? The Science Behind the Link
- Dyslexia: Genes + Early Life Stressors
- COMT: How to Optimize Your Supplements for Your COMT Genotype
- Anxiety: Genetics, heredity, and personalized solutions
- Alcohol Addiction: Exploring the Genetic and Environmental Factors
- Genetics and Intelligence: IQ-Influencing Genes and Paths to Optimization
- Tryptophan Pathways: Kynurenine, Serotonin, and Melatonin
- GABA: Genetics, Anxiety, and Immune Response
- Underlying Cause(s) of Depression: Leveraging Your Genetic Data
- Nootropics and Genetics: Smart Drugs and Your Genes
- Psychopaths: Born not made?
- Best Supplements to Boost BDNF
- Serotonin: How Your Genes Affect this Neurotransmitter
- VMAT2 gene: The God Gene and Neurotransmitters
- Depression, Genetics, and Mitochondrial Function
- MTHFR, Depression, Anxiety, Symptoms and Treatment
- Serotonin 2A receptor: Psychedelic response and Alzheimer’s disease
- CBD Oil: Will it work for you?
- ANK3: Bipolar Disorder and Brain Development
- Circadian Rhythm Disruption as a Root Cause of Depression
- Genes that impact response to Modafinil
- Genetics and Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Dopamine Fasting: Addicted to the internet?
- Oxytocin Levels: Genetics of the Love Hormone
- COMT Gene: Neurotransmitter Levels, Estrogen Metabolism, and SNPs
- Response to Cannabis: CB1 & CB2 Genetic Variants
- Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Circadian Clock Genes
- The Interaction Between BDNF and Serotonin
- Resilience: Genetic Variants Involved in Surviving Childhood Trauma
- BDNF: Cognition, Stress Resilience, Introversion, and Mood
- Circadian Rhythm Genes: Mood Disorders
Nutrients – Diet / Gene Interaction:
- FOLR1 and FOLR2: Transporting Folate, Folinic Acid, and Folic Acid into Cells
- Carnitine: Genetic Variants Affecting Mitochondrial Energy and Health
- Histamine Intolerance: Genetic Report, Supplements, and Real Solutions
- Pregnancy: How Your Genes affect the Nutrients You Need
- Casein and Cow’s Milk Allergies
- Thiamine: Genomics, Cellular Energy, and Cognitive Function
- Vitamin K: Bone Strength, Blood Clots, Calcification, and Genetics
- MTR & MTRR, Vitamin B12, and Methylation
- Vitamin B6: Genetics, Absorption, and Deficiency
- Manganese: Genetic Interactions, Diet, and Supplements
- Folate Intake: How Much Is Too Much for Optimal Health?
- Which Type of Choline Works Best with Your Genes?
- AHCY Gene: Tying together methylation and homocysteine
- Homocysteine: Genetics, High Homocysteine Levels, and Solutions
- MTHFR Mutation: What is it? How to check your raw data.
- MTHFD1: Folate and Choline
- Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
- Biotin Deficiency: Genetic Reasons for Increasing Biotin
- Oxalates, Kidney Stones, & Joint Pain: Genetic Reasons to Avoid Oxalates
- Wilson’s disease: ATP7B Gene Mutations and Copper Accumulation in the Brain
- Fructose Intolerance: Hereditary or Dietary?
- COMT: How to Optimize Your Supplements for Your COMT Genotype
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), MTHFR, and Deficiency Symptoms
- Nickel Allergy: Genetics, causes, natural solutions
- Alcohol & Histamine Intolerance: Understanding the Connection
- Folate Optimization: MTHFR and Fertility
- BChE gene: Nightshade sensitivity, Anesthesia risk
- Magnesium Deficiency? Genes that Impact Magnesium Levels
- Lactose Intolerance: How to Check Your Genetic Data
- Vitamin C: Nutrigenomics, Transport, and Genetic Deficiency
- Zinc genes: The healing power of zinc
- Recipes and Foods for Histamine Intolerance
- CBS Gene Variants and Low Sulfur Diet
- Selenium and Your Genes
- MTHFR: Going Beyond C677T and A1298C
- Genetics and Food Allergies
- MTHFR, Depression, Anxiety, Symptoms and Treatment
- Vaccines and the MTHFR mutation
- FADS1 and FADS2: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
- BHMT: Genetic Variants that Impact Methylation
- DHFR and MTHFR: Folic Acid Metabolism
- BCO1 Gene: Converting Beta-Carotene to Vitamin A
- MTHFR and Migraines
- Tyramine Intolerance: Metabolism of Tyramine
- SCD1: A lynchpin of metabolism
- Mushroom Intolerance: Ergothioneine and the OCTN1 Gene
- Foods rich in vitamin A – retinol form
- Carbohydrate metabolism: Genetics, Insulin, and Carbs
- Folate-rich recipes for MTHFR
- TRPV1 gene: Spicy foods, cold, and CBD oil
- Histamine Intolerance, MTHFR, and the Methylation Cycle
- Vitamin D Genes
- Do you carry the Hunter-Gatherer or the Farmer Genetic Variant
- Choline, An Essential Nutrient Impacted By Genes
- COMT Gene: Neurotransmitter Levels, Estrogen Metabolism, and SNPs
- Short-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Digesting Carbohydrates: Amylase variants
- Glucose Response: Caffeine + Sugar + Genes
- Saturated Fat and Your Genes (ACE gene)
- Caffeine Sensitivity and Your Genes
Hormones:
- Testosterone: Genetic Variants that Impact Testosterone Levels
- HPA Axis Dysfunction: Understanding Cortisol and Genetic Interactions
- Thyroid Hormones: Genes, Hypothyroidism, and T4/T3 Conversion
- Prostate Health: How Genes, Diet, and Lifestyle Shape Your Risk
- Estrogen: How It Is Made and How We Get Rid of It
- Hot flashes in menopause: Genetics and natural solutions
- CYP17A1: Steroid Hormone Production (Testosterone, Estrogen, and DHEA)
- Maca Root: Research-backed Benefits and How It Works
- Estrogen, Histamine, and Mast Cell Connections
- PCOS: Causes, Genetics, and Natural Solutions
- Ashwagandha: Research Backed Benefits and Side Effects
- Infertility and Genetics (for Women)
- Progesterone: creation, receptors, effects, and metabolism
- Oxytocin Levels: Genetics of the Love Hormone
- Fibroids: Genes, Root Causes, and Solutions
- Acne: Root Causes & Personal Solutions
- PMS, PMDD, Genetics, and Solutions
- Hormones Topic Summary
- DHEA and Your Weight
Sleep and Circadian Rhythm:
- Snoring: Genes and Solutions
- Problems sleeping? Your genes can point to individualized solutions
- How to Shift Your iPhone Screen to Red at Night
- Melanopsin: Light response, Circadian Rhythm, and Blue Light Exposure
- Histamine, Mast Cell Activation, and Early Morning Insomnia
- Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD): Genes and Solutions
- DEC2 Gene: Short Sleep Mutation
- Boost Slow-Wave Sleep with Glycine Before Bed
- Genomics and Teeth Grinding: Root Causes of Bruxism
- Supplemental Melatonin: Immune Response and Inflammation
- Circadian Rhythm Disruption as a Root Cause of Depression
- Melatonin: Key to Health and Longevity
- Circadian Rhythm and Your Immune Response to Viruses
- Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Topic Summary
- Increased Slow Wave Sleep
- Genetics and Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Circadian Clock Genes
- BMAL1: Core circadian gene with links to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
- How natural supplements can change circadian gene expression
- Blue-blocking Glasses: Why? Which ones?
- Do you wake up at 4 am? Genes and early waking insomnia
- Leveraging your gut microbiome to change your gene expression
- Melatonin receptor gene: Alzheimer’s risk and night shift work
- Insomnia Solutions Based on Your Genes
- Changing Your Circadian Gene Expression with Polyphenols
- Why Light at Night Increases Cancer Risk
- Circadian Rhythm: Weight Loss and Meal Timing
- Circadian Rhythm Genes: Mood Disorders
- Alzheimer’s and Light at Night: Taking action to prevent this disease
- Circadian Rhythm Genes: Our Internal Clocks
- Color TV has made us fat: melatonin, genetics, and light at night
Weight Loss:
- BPA and BPS: How Your Genes Influence Bisphenol Detoxification
- Skinny Genes: Weight Loss from Aerobic Exercise
- Picking the Right Weight Loss Diet for Your Genes
- PLIN1: Storing and Breaking Down Fat
- Adenoviruses: Causing Weight Gain and Obesity
- PPARG: Regulating Fat Storage and Glucose Levels
- Blood Glucose Levels: Genetics and Blood Sugar Regulation
- GLP-1: Genetic Variants Related to GLP1 Weight Loss Drugs
- Leptin Receptors: Genetics and Hunger
- The FTO Gene and Weight
- Genetics & Weight Report
- UCP1: Brown Fat and Increased Fat Burning
- MC4R: Leptin, Melanin, Genes and Weight Gain
- Oxytocin and Weight Loss
- SCD1: A lynchpin of metabolism
- SIRTfoods diet: Sirtuins and turning on your skinny genes
- Ghrelin: The Hunger Hormone
- PPAR-Delta: Burning off the Fat
- The Endocannabinoid System and Weight Loss
- Weight Loss Topic Summary
- A Sweet Tooth Without Weight Gain: FGF21 Gene
- Is intermittent fasting right for you?
- Circadian Rhythm: Weight Loss and Meal Timing
- Hacking BDNF for weight loss
- Weight Loss: Optimizing your diet based on your genes
- Color TV has made us fat: melatonin, genetics, and light at night
- UCP2 Gene: Weight Loss Lifehacks
- Adiponectin levels, food choices, and genetics
- DHEA and Your Weight
- Weight Loss Genetics – MC4R Revisited
- Obesity risk – GNB3 C825T
Exercise:
- Resistance Training Genetics: Personalized Muscle Building
- Skinny Genes: Weight Loss from Aerobic Exercise
- Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
- ACTN3 Gene: Deficiency and Muscle Type
- Tendinitis (Tendonitis): Genes, Inflammation, and Targeted Solutions
- AMPD1 Deficiency: Post-exercise Muscle Soreness
- PPAR-Delta: Burning off the Fat
- Exercise Report
- Motivation to exercise? It’s genetic.
- HIF-1a: Hypoxia, Cancer, and Athletic Superpowers
- Athletic Performance Genes
Diseases & Prevention:
- Carnitine: Genetic Variants Affecting Mitochondrial Energy and Health
- Polycythemia Vera: Risk Factors and Somatic Mutations
- FTO and m6A Methylation
- Building Up Iron: Hemochromatosis Mutations
- PCSK9: Cancer Recurrence & Prevention
- Gut Mucosal Barrier: Foundational and Underappreciated
- Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency – Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Lactate Production
- Aspirin, Colon Cancer Prevention, and Genetics
- Prostate Health: How Genes, Diet, and Lifestyle Shape Your Risk
- Parkinson’s Disease: Genetics plus Environmental Factors
- Gilbert’s Syndrome: A Genetic Disorder Causing High Bilirubin
- BH4: Tetrahydrobiopterin Synthesis, Recycling, and Genetic SNPs
- Alzheimer’s Gene: Find your APOE type from your genetic raw data
- Fibronectin, Genetics, and Alzheimer’s Prevention
- BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations: Interactions with Environment, other Genetic Variants
- Back Pain: Genetics, Root Causes, and Solutions
- Top 10 Genes to Check in Your Genetic Raw Data
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Wilson’s disease: ATP7B Gene Mutations and Copper Accumulation in the Brain
- COMT in Pain Disorders
- Malignant Hyperthermia: RYR1 Gene Mutations and Anesthesia
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: Genes, Types, and Treatments
- Pancreatitis: Genetics, causes, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
- Dental Implants: Genetics & Reducing the Risk of Implant Failures
- Lymphedema: Causes and Genetic Pathways
- Are Cold Sores Genetic? Who gets them and why
- Alcohol Addiction: Exploring the Genetic and Environmental Factors
- BChE gene: Nightshade sensitivity, Anesthesia risk
- Essential Tremor: Causes and Possible Solutions
- Dry Eyes: Using Genomics to Find Solutions
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- TTR gene: Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, hATTR CM
- Phenylalanine and Phenylketonuria: Mutations, Carrier Impact
- MSH3 gene: Cancer Risk and DNA Repair
- Sudden Hearing Loss: Viruses, Vaccines, and Genes
- Heat Shock Proteins: Cellular Resilience
- Trimethylaminuria: FMO3 mutations that cause malodorous body odor
- Cystic Fibrosis: How to check to see if you are a carrier of a CFTR mutation
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Genetic Raw Data, Carrier Effects, Interactions with TNF
- Skin Cancer: Genetics and Prevention
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration Genes
- Cancer Prevention Strategies for Lynch Syndrome Mutations
- Does eating meat put you at a higher risk for colon cancer?
- Gallstone Genes
- BMAL1: Core circadian gene with links to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
- Mutations common in Ashkenazi Jewish populations
- HIF-1a: Hypoxia, Cancer, and Athletic Superpowers
- Why Light at Night Increases Cancer Risk
- Gulf War Illness: Genetic Susceptibility and Current Research
- Checking Your Carrier Status for Rare Genetic Diseases
- Osteoporosis: Genetic Susceptibility and Prevention Strategies
Methylation Cycle:
- FOLR1 and FOLR2: Transporting Folate, Folinic Acid, and Folic Acid into Cells
- MTR & MTRR, Vitamin B12, and Methylation
- Folate Intake: How Much Is Too Much for Optimal Health?
- AHCY Gene: Tying together methylation and homocysteine
- Homocysteine: Genetics, High Homocysteine Levels, and Solutions
- MTHFR Mutation: What is it? How to check your raw data.
- MTHFD1: Folate and Choline
- Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
- COMT: How to Optimize Your Supplements for Your COMT Genotype
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), MTHFR, and Deficiency Symptoms
- Folate Optimization: MTHFR and Fertility
- CBS Gene Variants and Low Sulfur Diet
- MTHFR: Going Beyond C677T and A1298C
- MTHFR, Depression, Anxiety, Symptoms and Treatment
- Vaccines and the MTHFR mutation
- BHMT: Genetic Variants that Impact Methylation
- DHFR and MTHFR: Folic Acid Metabolism
- MTHFR and Migraines
- Histamine Intolerance, MTHFR, and the Methylation Cycle
- COMT Gene: Neurotransmitter Levels, Estrogen Metabolism, and SNPs
- MTR and MTRR Genes: Methylation cycle and the need for Vitamin B12
- Methylation Cycle Topic Summary
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): MTHFR and FMO3 SNPs
Phase I and Phase II Detoxification:
- Opioid Receptors Genetic Variants and Addiction
- Microplastics Research Roundup
- BPA and BPS: How Your Genes Influence Bisphenol Detoxification
- Glutathione: Master Antioxidant, Reducing Oxidative Stress, and Detoxification
- CYP2J2: Arachidonic Acid, Inflammation, and Heart Disease
- Mold Genes: How mold and mycotoxins interact with genetics
- Glyphosate Exposure: Genetics and the Impact on Our Health
- Phthalates: Genes, Diet, and Detoxification Pathways
- DPYD (Dihydropyridine Dehydrogenase) and 5-fluorouracil Reactions
- Getting the Lead Out: Genetics and Lead Exposure
- Acetaminophen and Liver Damage: Understanding the Role of Genetics
- Sulfotransferases: SULT Genes, Phase II Detoxification, and Sulfur
- Nrf2 Pathway: Increasing the Body’s Ability to Get Rid of Toxins
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS): Genetics, Causes, and Solutions
- Naltrexone: LDN & Genetics
- Fluoride: Understanding Its Effects on Health
- CYP2B6: Genetic Variants That Interact with Medications
- Mercury Detoxification: Genomics and Solutions
- CYP2C19 Genetic Variant Impact Medications (SSRIs, Blood Thinners) and Toxins
- Arsenic Detoxification and Your Genes
- Antibiotics: Genetics and Antibiotic Reactions
- Glucuronidation: UGT Genetic Variants, Detoxification, and Hormone Balance
- CYP2C8: Prescription Medications and Arachidonic Acid
- CYP1A2 Gene: Fast or Slow Caffeine Metabolizer?
- NQO1 Gene: Metabolism of Quinones, Benzene, and More
- CYP2D6: Medication Interactions, Natural Inhibitors, and Anxiety Traits
- CYP2E1: Breaking down alcohol and more
- GSTM1: GST Enzymes and Glutathione for Environmental Toxins
- SOD1 Gene: Your Antioxidant Defense System
- CYP3A4 Gene: Impacting Prescription Drugs
- CYP2C9: Genetic Variants and Drug Metabolism
- CYP2A6: Breaking down nicotine and other medications
- CYP1A1: Detoxifying Cigarette Smoke and Estrogen
- Should you eat organic? Detoxifying Neonicotinoids
- Tamiflu: Genetic Reasons it May not Work for You
- Allergy Medicine: Why Fexofenadine Works Better for Some People
- Alcohol Genes: Alcohol Metabolism Rate
- Will statins give you muscle pain?
- Should you eat organic? Genes that influence pyrethroid metabolism.
- Should you eat organic? Detoxifying Organophosphates
- Gulf War Illness: Genetic Susceptibility and Current Research
- Detoxification Summary Report
- NAT1 and NAT2: N-acetyltransferases and Phase II Detoxification
Autoimmune Diseases
- Celiac Genes: How to Check Your Raw Data
- Thyroid Hormones: Genes, Hypothyroidism, and T4/T3 Conversion
- HLA-B27: Genetic Variant That Increases Susceptibility to Autoimmune Diseases
- Familial Mediterranean Fever: Mimics fibromyalgia, arthritis, inflammation
- Naltrexone: LDN & Genetics
- Multiple Sclerosis: Genetic Factors and Susceptibility to MS
- Breast Implant Illness: The Interplay of Genetics and Symptoms
- Sjogren’s: Causes, Genes, Solutions
- Pernicious Anemia: Genomics and B12 Deficiency
- Alopecia Areata: Reasons for Rapid Hair Loss
- Raynaud’s: Causes, Symptoms, and Genetics
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Genetics, Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Genetic Risk Factors and Known Triggers
- IL-17: Chronic Inflammation & Autoimmune Risk with IL17A, IL17F
- Inclusion Body Myositis: Genomics and Solutions
- Vaccines, Genetics, and Autoimmune Diseases: A roundup of the research
- PTPN22 and Autoimmune Diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Genetics, Root Causes, and Treatment Research
- CTLA4 Gene: Autoimmune Risk Factor
- Lupus: Genetics, Root Causes, and Possible Solutions
- Tinnitus and Meniere’s Disease: Genetic Susceptibility to Ringing in Your Ears
- Psoriasis Genes: How Genetics Point to Individualized Solutions
- Genes Involved in Autophagy
Immune System and Inflammation
- Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators (SPMs): The Resolution of Inflammation
- Epstein-Barr Virus: Genetic Risks, Reactivation, and Chronic Illnesses
- Mast Cells: MCAS, Genetics, and Solutions
- Histamine Intolerance: Genetic Report, Supplements, and Real Solutions
- Flu Season: Genetics and Your Immune Response
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Genetic Causes and Possible Solutions
- Fibromyalgia: Underlying causes and genetic connections
- Asthma Genes: Understanding your genetic pathways
- NLRP3: Genetics Variants that Increase Chronic Inflammation
- Rosacea, Genetics, and Solutions
- Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Meat Allergy, Tick Bites, and Genetics
- Back Pain: Genetics, Root Causes, and Solutions
- Chronic Inflammation: Causes and Natural Solutions
- Long Covid: Genetics, Multiple Causes, and Possible Solutions
- Migraines: Genes, Root Causes, and Personalized Solutions
- Avoiding Getting Sick: Research-backed Ways to Prevent Covid, Colds, and Flu
- MRGPRX2: Mast Cells, Itching, & Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Fluoroquinolones
- Osteoarthritis: The Role of Genetics and Natural Solutions
- COMT in Pain Disorders
- Is Inflammation Causing Your Depression and Anxiety? The Science Behind the Link
- Chronic Lyme: Genetic Susceptibility
- Low IgA and Selective IgA Deficiency
- Dental Implants: Genetics & Reducing the Risk of Implant Failures
- Lymphedema: Causes and Genetic Pathways
- Are Cold Sores Genetic? Who gets them and why
- Fatigue: Root Causes, Genetics, Personalized Solutions
- TNF-alpha: Inflammation, Chronic Diseases, and Genetic Susceptibility
- Estrogen, Histamine, and Mast Cell Connections
- Genetics of Mannose-Binding Lectin Deficiency
- IL-13: Elevating Th2 Immune Response and Asthma risk
- Acupuncture and Genomics: Who is more likely to respond?
- Tendinitis (Tendonitis): Genes, Inflammation, and Targeted Solutions
- APOBEC3 Family of Genes
- Small Fiber Neuropathy: Genetics, Causes, and Possible Solutions
- Spike Protein, Mast Cells, Histamine, and Heart Rhythms
- Alopecia Areata: Reasons for Rapid Hair Loss
- Mutation that blocks you from getting AIDS or HIV
- Antibiotics: Genetics and Antibiotic Reactions
- Genetic Variant Linked to Side Effects from mRNA vaccines
- Are you genetically less likely to get the flu?
- TLR7: Susceptibility to COVID-19
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Genetics, Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies
- Can you get the COVID vaccine if you have MTHFR?
- COVID-19 & Genetics: Who gets sick and why?
- How to Check Your Genetic Data for G6PD Deficiency
- IL-17: Chronic Inflammation & Autoimmune Risk with IL17A, IL17F
- FUT2: Check to See if You Are a Secretor or Non-Secretor
- ME/CFS: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (and Long Covid?) Genes
- HMGB1 gene: inflammatory response protein important in sepsis and COVID-19
- Vitamin D, Genes, and Your Immune System
- Tinnitus and Meniere’s Disease: Genetic Susceptibility to Ringing in Your Ears
- 9 Genes that Impact the Response to Vaccines
- Kawasaki Disease: Inflammatory disease in children due to pathogens
- Chronic Sinus Infections: Genetics, Reasons, Solutions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Genes
- Circadian Rhythm and Your Immune Response to Viruses
- Genetic Susceptibility to Viruses
- Gingivitis: The Genetic Connection between Gum Disease, Inflammation, and Overall Health
- Acne: Root Causes & Personal Solutions
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Marker of Inflammation
Metabolic Health
- FTO and m6A Methylation
- Picking the Right Weight Loss Diet for Your Genes
- Adenoviruses: Causing Weight Gain and Obesity
- Insulin Resistance and Genetics: Finding the Root Cause
- Eating Habits: Snacking and Hunger
- Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes
- Lipedema: Genes, Root Causes, Possible Solutions
- HbA1c: Heritability of A1C Testing
- Blood Glucose Levels: Genetics and Blood Sugar Regulation
- GLP-1: Genetic Variants Related to GLP1 Weight Loss Drugs
- Genetic Links to High Uric Acid and Gout
- Fatty Liver Disease: Genetics and Reasons for NAFLD
- LDL Cholesterol: Genetics, Personalized Solutions
- GLP-1: Appetite, Insulin, and Genetics
- Decrease your diabetes risk with coffee?
- PCOS: Causes, Genetics, and Natural Solutions
- Diabetes: Genetic Risk Report
- SCD1: A lynchpin of metabolism
- SIRTfoods diet: Sirtuins and turning on your skinny genes
- Ghrelin: The Hunger Hormone
- Carbohydrate metabolism: Genetics, Insulin, and Carbs
- Triglycerides: Genes that cause high triglyceride levels
- A Sweet Tooth Without Weight Gain: FGF21 Gene
- Short-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- High Blood Pressure due to AGTR1 Gene Variants
- Glucose Response: Caffeine + Sugar + Genes
- Saturated Fat and Your Genes (ACE gene)
- Color TV has made us fat: melatonin, genetics, and light at night
- Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Check your genetic data
- Type II Diabetes – Genetic Connections
Fertility
- Pregnancy: How Your Genes affect the Nutrients You Need
- Trying to get pregnant? Targeted Approaches to Improving Egg Quality
- Folate Optimization: MTHFR and Fertility
- Genetic Causes of Male Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriage: Genes and Inflammation
- PCOS: Causes, Genetics, and Natural Solutions
- Infertility and Genetics (for Women)
- Dads Matter: MTHFR Variants in Fathers Affect Miscarriage Risk
- Twins: Genetic SNPs that Increase the Odds of Having Twins
Traits
- Skinny Genes: Weight Loss from Aerobic Exercise
- Dyslexia: Genes + Early Life Stressors
- Mosquito Bite Genes: Are you a mosquito magnet?
- Will you go bald? Genetics and hair loss
- The Genetics Behind Gray Hair: Causes, Factors, and Natural Solutions
- Does cilantro taste like soap to you?
- Genetics and Color Blindness
- Genetic Superpowers Report
- Skin Aging: Using Genomics to Solve Wrinkles and Age Spots
- Lactose Intolerance: How to Check Your Genetic Data
- Taste Receptors: Bitter, Sweet, and Much More
- Red Hair and the MC1R Gene
- Asparagus Pee: Do You have the Gene Variant to Smell It?
- ABCC11 Gene: Ear wax and no body odor
- Trimethylaminuria: FMO3 mutations that cause malodorous body odor
- Genetics of Double Eyelashes
- Tools for Hacking Your Health
- Intriguing Genes: Differences in how we smell things
- TRPV1 gene: Spicy foods, cold, and CBD oil
- Traits Summary Report
- Are Your Cavities Caused by Genetics?
- Wine Tasting Genes: How your genetic variants influence the way that wine tastes to you
- Caffeine Sensitivity and Your Genes
- Twins: Genetic SNPs that Increase the Odds of Having Twins
Gut Health
- Histamine Intolerance: Genetic Report, Supplements, and Real Solutions
- Gut Mucosal Barrier: Foundational and Underappreciated
- Celiac Genes: How to Check Your Raw Data
- Leaky Gut Genes: Emulsifiers in Processed Foods
- Pancreatitis: Genetics, causes, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
- Fatty Liver Disease: Genetics and Reasons for NAFLD
- Genetic Reasons Why Low FODMAPs Isn’t Working For You (SI Gene)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Targeted Solutions Based on Your Genes
- FUT2: Check to See if You Are a Secretor or Non-Secretor
- Gut Genes: How Your Genetic Variants Impact Your Gut Microbiome
- Mushroom Intolerance: Ergothioneine and the OCTN1 Gene
- Does eating meat put you at a higher risk for colon cancer?
- Digesting Carbohydrates: Amylase variants
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Genes, and Gut Microbes
- Leveraging your gut microbiome to change your gene expression
- Gut Health Topic Summary Report
Longevity
- Building Up Iron: Hemochromatosis Mutations
- BPIFB4 Gene: Linked to Longevity and Heart Health
- HMB Supplement and Muscle Mass
- Aspirin, Colon Cancer Prevention, and Genetics
- Parkinson’s Disease: Genetics plus Environmental Factors
- Alzheimer’s Gene: Find your APOE type from your genetic raw data
- Nicotinamide Riboside and NMN: Boosting NAD+ in Aging
- Taurine: Healthspan, Mitochondrial Function, and Heart Health
- APOE and COMT: Cognitive Performance in Aging
- Alpha-Ketoglutarate: A Key to Healthspan and Fighting Age-Related Diseases
- Klotho VS Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk for APOE E4 Carriers
- SIRT3, Aging, and Mitochondrial Function
- Skin Aging: Using Genomics to Solve Wrinkles and Age Spots
- Longevity Genes: Hacking Healthspan Using Genomics
- Rapamycin, mTOR, and Your Genes
- Genetic Mutations that Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
- Intermittent Fasting: Benefits from Changing Gene Expression
- TREM2 and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration Genes
- Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS3): Heart Health, Blood Pressure, and Healthy Aging
- Melatonin: Key to Health and Longevity
- Longevity Summary Report
- Metformin: Longevity Research and Genetics
- Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs): Genetics, Lifestyle, and Health Span
- Klotho Gene: Increased Longevity and Brain Health
- Telomere Length: How your Genes affect Telomeres and Aging
- Genes Involved in Autophagy
- Alzheimer’s and Light at Night: Taking action to prevent this disease
- Osteoporosis: Genetic Susceptibility and Prevention Strategies
Metabolic Health
- FTO and m6A Methylation
- Picking the Right Weight Loss Diet for Your Genes
- Adenoviruses: Causing Weight Gain and Obesity
- Insulin Resistance and Genetics: Finding the Root Cause
- Eating Habits: Snacking and Hunger
- Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes
- Lipedema: Genes, Root Causes, Possible Solutions
- HbA1c: Heritability of A1C Testing
- Blood Glucose Levels: Genetics and Blood Sugar Regulation
- GLP-1: Genetic Variants Related to GLP1 Weight Loss Drugs
- Genetic Links to High Uric Acid and Gout
- Fatty Liver Disease: Genetics and Reasons for NAFLD
- LDL Cholesterol: Genetics, Personalized Solutions
- GLP-1: Appetite, Insulin, and Genetics
- Decrease your diabetes risk with coffee?
- PCOS: Causes, Genetics, and Natural Solutions
- Diabetes: Genetic Risk Report
- SCD1: A lynchpin of metabolism
- SIRTfoods diet: Sirtuins and turning on your skinny genes
- Ghrelin: The Hunger Hormone
- Carbohydrate metabolism: Genetics, Insulin, and Carbs
- Triglycerides: Genes that cause high triglyceride levels
- A Sweet Tooth Without Weight Gain: FGF21 Gene
- Short-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- High Blood Pressure due to AGTR1 Gene Variants
- Glucose Response: Caffeine + Sugar + Genes
- Saturated Fat and Your Genes (ACE gene)
- Color TV has made us fat: melatonin, genetics, and light at night
- Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Check your genetic data
- Type II Diabetes – Genetic Connections
Supplement Research
- Cordyceps: Clinical Trials, Mechanism of Action, and Genetic Connections
- Methylene Blue: Genetic Connections and Research Studies
- Resveratrol: Studies, Genetic Interactions, and Bioavailability
- Supplements with Genetic Connections
- C15:0 Pentadecanoic Acid: Dietary Sources and Supplement Options
- HMB Supplement and Muscle Mass
- DAO Enzyme Supplements: Research Studies and Genetic Connections
- Which Type of Choline Works Best with Your Genes?
- Sulforaphane: Studies, Genetic Connections
- Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
- Nicotinamide Riboside and NMN: Boosting NAD+ in Aging
- Taurine: Healthspan, Mitochondrial Function, and Heart Health
- Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Protocol with Genetic Links
- Shilajit: Muscles, Bones, and Testosterone
- Lithium Orotate and Vitamin B12: Benefits for Mood and Cognitive Support
- Saffron Extract: What does the research show?
- Agmatine: Neuropathic pain and mood
- Lion’s Mane: Cognitive function, nerve regeneration
- Alpha-Ketoglutarate: A Key to Healthspan and Fighting Age-Related Diseases
- Maca Root: Research-backed Benefits and How It Works
- Nattokinase and Lumbrokinase: Natural Supplements for Clots
- Berberine: Research, Benefits, Absorption, and Genetics
- Luteolin: Antihistamine, Memory, and Brain Fog
- Boost Slow-Wave Sleep with Glycine Before Bed
- Quercetin: Scientific Studies + Genetic Connections
- Nootropics and Genetics: Smart Drugs and Your Genes
- L-theanine for anxiety: Genetics and Nature’s Chill Pill
- Curcumin Supplements: Decreasing Inflammation
- Research studies on melatonin and SARS-CoV-2
- Examining the Research on Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2
- Best Supplements to Boost BDNF
- Rapamycin, mTOR, and Your Genes
- Ashwagandha: Research Backed Benefits and Side Effects
- DHFR and MTHFR: Folic Acid Metabolism
- CBD Oil: Will it work for you?
- Oxytocin and Weight Loss
- Supplemental Melatonin: Immune Response and Inflammation
- Hesperidin: An Anti-inflammatory and Immune Boosting Citrus Flavonoid
- Lithium Orotate: Mood, Alzheimer’s, and Aging
- Fisetin: Antioxidant and Senolytic
- Metformin: Longevity Research and Genetics
- Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol? Depends on Your Genes