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Nutrigenomics: Genetics + Nutrients

Your genes influence how well you absorb different vitamins and minerals, and your genes also interact with how your cells use nutrients. Genetic data can give you a starting point to know where you may need more – or less – of a specific nutrient. It can also point to problems with specific foods, like dairy, or with a component of foods, like histamine or tyramine.

Here you will find the tools you need to dial in your nutrition. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, you’ll learn which nutrients may be more important for you, and then you can decide how best to implement the many possible solutions.

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Summary report: Nutrients Summary Report

Latest articles on Vitamins, Nutrients, and Genetics:

MTHFD1: Folate cycle and Choline

MTHFD1: Folate and Choline

The MTHFD1 gene encodes an enzyme in the folate cycle. Genetic variants here can indicate a greater need for choline or folate in the diet.

Creatine Synthesis, Foods high in creatine, creatine benefits

Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power

Creatine is an amino acid used in muscle tissue and the brain for energy in times of stress. Genes play a role in creatine synthesis. Find out what the research shows about creatine supplements for muscle mass and cognitive function.

Biotin Genetic Variants, Biotin deficiency symptoms, foods high in biotin

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.

Diagram showing how COMT enzyme activity varies by genotype

COMT: How to Optimize Your Supplements for Your COMT Genotype

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.

MTHFR, Folate, and Fertility

Folate Optimization: MTHFR and Fertility

MTHFR variants affect the conversion of folate into the active form. Learn how this can affect you if you are trying to get pregnant.

Vitamin C: Nutrigenomics, Transport, and Genetic Deficiency, Vitamin C transport genes SLC23A1, SLC23A2. Food sources of vitamin C

Vitamin C: Nutrigenomics, Transport, and Genetic Deficiency

Like most nutrients, our genes affect how vitamin C is absorbed, transported, and used by the body. It can influence your risk for certain diseases and make a difference in the minimum amount of vitamin C you need to consume each day.

Nutrigenomics and the SNPs related to zinc, inflammation, and diabetes

Zinc genes: The healing power of zinc

Learn why zinc is important for your immune system and so much more. Find out how your genes impact your need for zinc and discover ways of boosting your zinc status. 

CBS gene, low sulfur diet, CBS gene variants and homocysteine levels

CBS Gene Variants and Low Sulfur Diet

Some clinicians recommend a low sulfur diet for people with CBS mutations. Find out what the research shows – and why that recommendation is not backed up. (Member’s article)

Selenium and Your Genes

Selenium and Your Genes

Selenium is a trace element found in certain foods. Learn how selenium is used in the body, why it is important, and how genetic variants can make someone more susceptible to problems with a selenium-deficient diet.

MTHFR_ Going Beyond C677T and A1298C

MTHFR: Going Beyond C677T and A1298C

The MTHFR C677T and A1298C variants get a lot of press, but they do not give the whole picture of the MTHFR gene. Additional variants are impacting the functionality of the enzyme.

IgE-mediated Food Allergies, non-IgE-mediated Food Allergies

Genetics and Food Allergies

Do you have a food allergy? Discover how environmental factors and genetic susceptibility can shape individual reactions.

MTHFR variants and depression and anxiety

MTHFR, Depression, Anxiety, Symptoms and Treatment

We are all genetically unique, and a common genetic variant in the MTHFR gene causes some people to be more susceptible to having low folate levels. This article explains the research linking MTHFR variants, folate, and depression — and gives you information on how diet or supplements may help.

MTHFR Gene variants, folate, MTHFR and vaccine response, genes that impact vaccine efficacy

Vaccines and the MTHFR mutation

This article covers what the research shows about folate metabolism, MTHFR, and immune response. See what the research says.

FASD1 and FASD2 genes, converting Omega 3&6 in DHA and EPA

FADS1 and FADS2: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

We all vary in how well we convert the plant-based omega-3 oils into the DHA and EPA that our body needs. Some people are really poor at this conversion and thus should either eat more fish or consider taking a DHA / EPA supplement. Learn more about how your variants might affect your health.