Dental Implants: Genetics & Reducing the Risk of Implant Failures
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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Trying to get pregnant? Targeted Approaches to Improving Egg Quality
Trying to get pregnant? Healthy eggs are vital for a successful pregnancy. Discover four key ways to improve your egg quality, according to research studies.
Blood glucose levels: how your genes impact blood sugar regulation
Genetics plays a significant role in your blood glucose regulation. Discover your genetic susceptibility to blood sugar problems to help with blood glucose stability.
Decoding the Genetic Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis
MS susceptibility is linked to both genetic causes and environmental factors. Learn how those two combine – and possible solutions.
Genetics and Intelligence: IQ-Influencing Genes and Paths to Optimization
Hundreds of identified genes influence intelligence, from IQ scores to musical ability. Learn more about your intelligence strengths and ways to enhance your cognitive function.
Skin Aging: Using genomics to solve wrinkles and age spots
Some people age naturally with beautiful-looking skin. Others slather on creams and odd gunk in a futile battle to chase away wrinkles and age spots. What is the difference? Genetics and environmental factors, of course.
Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes
Not all type 2 diabetes risk is from what you eat… Genetics plays a big role in diabetes. Learn more about your genetic susceptibility.
Brain Fog: Causes, genetics, and individualized solutions
Explore brain fog in detail, looking at the physiological causes, genetic susceptibility, and personalized solutions.
Tryptophan Pathways: Kynurenine, Serotonin, and Melatonin
Tryptophan is an amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin and melatonin. Genetic variants can impact the amount of tryptophan that is used for serotonin. This can influence mood, sleep, neurotransmitters, and immune response.
Mold Genes: How Do Mycotoxins Affect You?
Exposure to certain kinds of mold can cause chronic, negative health effects. Discover how genetic variants impact the ability to handle mycotoxins.
Chronic Inflammation: Causes and Natural Solutions
Take a deep dive into the causes of chronic inflammation and learn how to target specific inflammatory pathways to reverse or prevent chronic disease.
Fatty Liver: Genetic variants that increase the risk of NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can be caused by genetic susceptibility, diet, and lifestyle factors. The good news is that fatty liver disease is reversible.
Migraines: Genes, Root Causes, and Personalized Solutions
Your genes play a role in your susceptibility to migraines. Find out what is going on when you have a migraine and solutions that fit your genes.
CYP1A2 Gene: Fast or Slow Caffeine Metabolizer?
The CYP1A2 gene breaks down caffeine, several major prescription drugs, and interacts with smoking. Learn how your genes influence caffeine metabolism and more.
Serotonin: How your genes affect this neurotransmitter
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is important in depression, sleep, and many other aspects of health. Learn how your genetic variants in the serotonin receptor genes impact their function.
VMAT2 gene: The God Gene and Neurotransmitters
An examination of the current research for the ‘God gene’, explaining what it does and its importance in Parkinson’s disease.
Depression, genetics, and mitochondrial function
How does mitochondrial dysfunction relate to major depressive disorder? Learn about the causes of mitochondrial dysfunction as well as genetic variants that link the risk of depression to the mitochondria.
COMT: Slow vs. Fast, Interactions with Supplements
Some supplements interact with COMT variants to impact the rate at which neurotransmitters are broken down. Check your COMT genotype and discover how this may affect your reaction to different supplements or combinations of supplements.
Genetic links to infertility for women
Your genes may be playing a role in your infertility — and knowing which genetic variants you carry may help you figure out solutions to try.
Supplemental Melatonin: Immune Response and Inflammation
Melatonin is important for setting your circadian rhythm and for immune health. Dig into the details on melatonin supplements, scientific research, and more.
Why Circadian Rhythm Disruption Causes Depression
For some people, circadian disruption can be chronic – and at the heart of depression or mood disorders. Genetic variants play a role in this susceptibility. Fortunately, there are solutions that may help.
Cancer Prevention Strategies for Lynch Syndrome Mutations
Lynch Syndrome increases the risk of certain cancers. The cause relates to inherited mutations in the genes responsible for stopping the replication of cancerous cells. Learn how cancer occurs, risks involved with this particular syndrome, and prevention strategies to implement for risk reduction
Melatonin: Key to Health and Longevity
More than just a sleep hormone, melatonin is at the heart of many health topics. Your genetic variants play a big role in the production of melatonin. Learn how your lifestyle and diet interact with your melatonin-related genes.
Genetics and Lupus: Is Lupus Hereditary?
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that can impact several different systems in your body. Learn more about how your genetic variants impact the “why” for this autoimmune disease.
CYP1A1: Detoxifying Cigarette Smoke and Estrogen
This phase I detoxification gene is important in the breakdown of the hydrocarbons produced in smoke and air pollution. It also affects the metabolism of estrogen.
Ringing in your ears? Genetics, Tinnitus, and Meniere’s disease
Genetics plays a role in both Meniere’s disease and tinnitus. Understanding your genetic susceptibility may help point you to the right solutions.