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.
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Is Inflammation Causing Your Depression and Anxiety? The Science Behind the Link
Discover why inflammation causes depression and how your genetic variants in inflammatory genes may play a role in depression or anxiety.
Are Cold Sores Genetic? Who gets them and why
While many people carry the HSV virus, only about 30% will get cold sores. Genetics is one reason.
Magnesium deficiency? Genes that Impact Magnesium Levels
Are your magnesium levels low? Understanding your genes can help you decide whether you may need more magnesium in your diet or via supplements.
GLP-1: Appetite, Insulin, and Genetics
GLP-1, a small peptide, tells your pancreas to release insulin after a meal and signals to your brain to stop eating. If you are someone who struggles with appetite, weight, or with diabetes, the GLP-1 hormone may be at the heart of your issues.
Best Supplements to Boost BDNF
Is it smart to boost your BDNF levels? Discover more by digging into the research studies that show when, how, and why it is important to focus on BDNF.
The Interaction Between BDNF and Serotonin
Genetic variants in the BDNF and serotonin receptor genes combine to increase the risk of depression and anxiety. Learn more about BDNF and how these variants interact — and check your genetic data to see how this applies to you.
Resilience: Genetic Variants Involved in Surviving Childhood Trauma
Exposure to childhood trauma, such as exposure to abuse, violence, or repeated stress, can have a long-lasting effect. Genetic differences in the CRHR1 gene are linked to elevated cortisol levels in adults who were exposed to trauma in childhood.
BDNF: cognition, stress resilience, introversion, and mood
Low levels of BDNF (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor) are linked to introversion, stress resilience, cognition, and depression levels. Discover ways to increase your BDNF levels and mitigate the problems associated with the BDNF gene variants. (Member’s article)
Why light at night increases cancer risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) categorizes light at night as a probable carcinogen. Learn why dim light at night increases your risk of breast cancer — and what you can do to easily reduce this risk. (Member’s article)