Nootropics and genetics
Nootropics are supplements used to boost cognition and memory. Learn how the substance works and the genes connected to the mechanism of action.
Supplements
What a tantalizing idea to take a natural supplement and notice fabulous results – energy, health, immunity! But, reality is often not the same as the sales hype.
This section consists of unbiased research on different supplements, without the sales pitch. We are all unique, so the articles explain how genetics matters in how a supplement may work for you.
Ashwagandha: Research backed benefits and side effects
Are there benefits to taking ashwagandha? Learn more about this supplement and where the newest clinical research shows promise and results.
Oxytocin and Weight Loss
A look into the possible use of intranasal oxytocin for weight loss. Discover more and what your response might be depending on your genes.
Supplemental Melatonin
Melatonin is important for setting your circadian rhythm and for immune health. Dig into the details on melatonin supplements, scientific research, and more.
Quercetin: Scientific studies + genetic connections
Quercetin is a natural flavonoid acting as both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. This article focuses on the results of clinical trials involving quercetin as well as linking to specific genetic topics. By using your genetic data, you can make a more informed decision on whether quercetin is worth trying.
Berberine: Research studies, Absorption, and Genetics
Berberine, a natural compound, is found in plants such as Oregon grape, barberry, and goldenseal. It has been a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Take a look into the research and health benefits of this age-old compound. (Member’s article)
Hesperidin: An anti-inflammatory and immune boosting citrus flavonoid
In a nutshell, the anti-inflammatory flavonoid found in citrus called hesperidin may help with cardiovascular health and preventing neuroinflammation. Learn more about this flavonoid found in citrus fruits.
Lithium orotate: A natural mineral that affects mood, Alzheimer’s disease, and aging
Researchers found that Texas counties with higher levels of lithium in their groundwater had less of an increase in Alzheimer’s rates compared with counties that had lower levels of lithium. This isn’t a total surprise since previous studies had linked lithium to a decreased risk of dementia, but it is a great confirmation at a large scale population level.
Rapamycin, mTOR, and Your Genes
Rapamycin is an antibiotic that is used as an immunosuppressant, an anti-cancer agent, and to prevent blocked arteries. Rapamycin is now the focus of longevity and healthspan-extending research through its inhibition of mTOR.
Vitamin D, Genes, and Your Immune System
Vitamin D is more than just a ‘vitamin’. It is actually a hormone that is essential to so many processes in your body – including your immune system. Learn how vitamin D helps the immune response to coronavirus, flu, and other respiratory viruses.
Fisetin: Antioxidant and Senolytic
Fisetin is a natural flavonol found in several types of fruits and vegetables and may prove to be a key anti-aging component. Fisetin, in several recent studies, clears out senescent cells holding a lot of promise for healthy aging. Learn more about the newest research into this possible longevity compound. (Member’s article)
Metformin: Longevity research and genetics
A decades-old diabetes drug now holds promise for increasing healthspan. Research shows that metformin may reduce the risk of some of the diseases of aging, thus increasing the number of years someone is healthy.
Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol? Depends on Your Genes
Plant sterols are known as a ‘heart-healthy’ way to lower cholesterol. But, it turns out that they may only lower cholesterol only in people with certain genetic variants. Check your genes to see if adding plant sterols is worthwhile for you.
Boosting NAD+ to Reverse Aging? Overview of NR and NMN
Explore the research about how nicotinamide riboside (NR) and NMN are being used to reverse aging. Learn about how your genes naturally affect your NAD+ levels, and how this interacts with the aging process.
Should you take folic acid if you have MTHFR variants?
Methylfolate may be a better option than folic acid if you have certain genetic variants in the MTHFR or DHFR genes.
CBD Oil and Your Genes: Will it work for you?
Why do some people get such great benefits from CBD while others notice nothing? It is likely that your genes play a role in how your body responds to CBD. This article covers the research studies on CBD, the receptors that CBD binds to, and how your genetic variants could be influencing your response (or lack thereof) to CBD oil. (Member’s article)