alpha-ketogluterate Archives - Genetic Lifehacks

Alpha-Ketoglutarate: A Key to Healthspan and Fighting Age-Related Diseases

December 13, 2023April 28, 2023

Supplementing with Alpha-ketoglutarate (αKG) might be beneficial for longevity since it plays a role in energy production and inflammation reduction.

Dental Implants: Genetics & Reducing the Risk of Implant Failures

September 5, 2024April 18, 2023

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.

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GABA: Genetics, Anxiety, and Immune Response

October 14, 2024May 25, 2022

GABA (gamma-Aminobuyteric acid) is a neurotransmitter that acts to block or inhibit a neuron from firing. It is an essential way that the brain regulates impulses, and low GABA levels are linked with several conditions, including anxiety and PTSD.

FTO and m6A methylation: From COVID to Cancer to Obesity

July 12, 2023August 9, 2021

The initial research on the FTO gene was all about how it relates to increased BMI and increased fat cell creation. More recently, researchers discovered that FTO is an m6A eraser that removes methyl groups from mRNA. This discovery has opened up huge avenues of research on topics from cancer to immune response to heart disease.