Vitamin C: Nutrigenomics, Transport, and Genetic Deficiency
Genetic variants in SLC23A1 and SLC23A2 affect vitamin C absorption and blood levels. Learn how your genes affect your need for vitamin C.
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Biotin Deficiency: Genetic Reasons for Increasing Biotin
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, is a cofactor that aids in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Biotin deficiency due to diet is pretty rare, but there are genetic variants that can increase your risk for biotin deficiency or insufficiency.
Will you go bald? Genetics and hair loss
What causes male pattern baldness? A combination of genetics, nutrition, and environmental toxins come together to form the risk factors for baldness. But genetics really seems to rule the roost here.
Alopecia Areata: Reasons for Rapid Hair Loss
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune-like disorder in which the immune system attacks the hair follicle. Learn about the triggers of alopecia areata, why the hair falls out, genetic variants that increase susceptibility, and possible treatment options.