Cordyceps: Clinical Trials, Mechanism of Action, and Genetic Connections
Cordyceps mushroom extract has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies show benefits for asthma, resistance training, endurance training, and kidney disease.
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NLRP3: Genetic Variants that Increase Chronic Inflammation
Explore NLRP3 inflammasome genetics: How variants drive chronic inflammation in Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Discover triggers, health risks, and lifehacks like zinc & vitamin D to modulate it.
Familial Mediterranean Fever: Mimics fibromyalgia, arthritis, inflammation
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic condition of inflammatory episodes that cause painful joints, pain in the abdomen, or pain in the chest. It is most often accompanied by a fever. FMF is often misdiagnosed as various pain-related conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, or gouty arthritis.
Genetic Links to High Uric Acid and Gout
High uric acid levels can cause the pain and inflammation seen in gout. Find out how your genetic variants influence your uric acid levels and gout risk.