COVID19 Genetics May Impact How Your Body Responds To COVID-19 Various genes plays a contributing role in the severity of a viral infection. In the case of COVID-19, ACE2 (defined by the ACE2 Gene) seems to be the entry point for this virus. Read more.
Nutrigenetics The Science Behind Gini Learn all about the science behind Gini and the ideal that we’re striving towards.
supplementation Can you overdose on one-size-fits-all multivitamins? Dietary supplements are literally meant to supplement your diet. But how can you supplement without knowing exactly what you’re getting from your regular diet?
sleep 5 ways your Genetics can affect your sleep! Lack of sleep, both in terms of quality and quantity, has been linked with serious metabolic and neurological diseases and increased mortality. It also has ties to your genetics.
Type II diabetes Genetics of Type 2 Diabetes The heritability of type 2 diabetes ranges from 20% to 80%. Dietary factors such as glycemic index of foods, meal timing and saturated fat intake - all contribute to your risk and controlling these factors can reduce your risk.
detoxification How good is your natural detoxification? Find out if you need to target organic sources of vegetables based on your genetic detox risk.
ghrelin Ghrelin - The Hunger Hormone and Your Genes Research suggests that the FTO gene can cause increased energy intake and higher BMI due to increased circulating ghrelin levels.
telomeres Telomere Length and Age Related Diseases Chromosomes are protected by telomeres. As you age, your telomeres shorten - but this can be exacerbated by oxidative stress and inflammation.
Sulforaphane Effects of Sulforaphane On Your Health Sulforaphane, derived from cruciferous vegetables activates a special genetic pathway called Nrf2 - a master regulator gene that controls over 200 other genes. Research is showing that they may also play a very important role in reducing the prevalence of cancer and all-cause mortality.
probiotics Probiotics & Prebiotics - How are they different? What are probiotics and prebiotics? How are they beneficial? What role does genetics play in it?
vitamin B6 Vitamin B6: How Genes Influence Your Intake Vitamin B6 is essential vitamin that has to be obtained from external sources, as the body is unable to produce it. How much do you need? Well that comes down to your genetics.
exercise and genes Effects of Exercise On Your Genes High intensity or low intensity workouts? Tailoring your exercise and fitness routines to match your unique genetic makeup has a lot of advantages.
diet evolution How Our Evolution Is Intertwined With Our Diets Nutrition, is one of the most significant environmental or epigenetic factors, that influences our genes. Learn more about how your diet influences human evolution.
allergy Link Between Your Genetics & Food Allergies A lot of us are intolerant to histamines and pollen present in the air and fruits, but have absolutely no clue about it. Find out the role your genetics play in your intolerances and allergies.
mealtime How Meal Timing Influences Your Weight The science behind weight gain is very complex. We now know that it’s not only about what we eat; meal timing and when we eat matters too.
supplements Customizing Supplements Based On Your Genetics For a majority of people it’s not possible to have food with ideal nutrition everyday. This is where DNA based supplementation comes into play.
iron overload The Dark Side of Iron - Hemochromatosis and Your DNA How much iron in your diet is too much? Excessive iron is toxic to the cells and the body. Depending on mutations in the HFE gene you're likely to be at an iron overload risk.
depression Fighting Depression With Vitamin D Latest research shows a well established link between Vitamin D and depression. We finally have a much better understanding of how this vital nutrient helps regulate our gene expression and the functioning of neurotransmitters in our brain.
Alzheimer's Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Via Ideal Nutrition Find out how fats (especially Omega-3 fatty acids), antioxidants and B-vitamins can potentially help stave off Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
dna How To Use Your Ancestry DNA Test Results For Better Health Data from genetic tests in the market meant for genealogy (23andMe, Ancestry DNA, MyHeritage, Family Tree DNA), can be used for disease prevention.
calories Go Beyond A Calories-In Calories-Out Approach Looking at your diet and nutrition in terms of calories alone might not be sufficient, and this flawed approach can harm your health in the long run.
IF Intermittent Fasting & Its Science Based Benefits Latest research shows that intermittent fasting and its variants like time restricted feeding can help with weight loss, in maintaining optimal mitochondrial function and that it slows down mental and physical degeneration associated with ageing.
meditation Meditation: How it Affects Your Brain And Your Gene Expression Meditation has a lot of scientifically validated long terms benefits. What are these benefits? Where does the latest research stand on this? Also read about how can you create a holistic plan for your health combining meditation techniques with the information in your genes.
Epigenetics Control Your Genetic Destiny Via Epigenetics Epigenetics And Your Genetic Destiny | Based on MTHFR polymorphisms in your genes your methylation function can be normal or impaired by up to 70-80%. Find out what this means for you and what actions you can take.
Nutrigenomics Learn How To Interpret Your Gene Stories Learn about Gini Stories and how you can interpret your reports.
