Expert articles on genetics, nutrition, and wellness — backed by science, personalized by your DNA.
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Complete guide to ADH1B and alcohol tolerance. Learn about fast metabolizer variant, Asian flush syndrome, alcohol sensitivity, cancer risk, and personalized alcohol consumption guidelines.
Complete guide to LCT gene and dairy tolerance. Learn about lactase persistence, lactose intolerance genetics, dairy alternatives, calcium sources, and personalized dairy consumption.
If you carry a GSTT1 or GSTM1 deletion, cruciferous dose and prep change. Check your own GST genes from your 23andMe or AncestryDNA raw data.
Complete guide to ACTN3 and strength training. Learn about R577X variant, power vs endurance genetics, optimal workout types, recovery needs, and personalized training programs.
What APOE4 means for keto and Alzheimer's risk: the real benefits, the LDL catch, and how to check your own APOE4 in your 23andMe or AncestryDNA data.
PEMT and MTHFR variants can make you need far more dietary choline for brain and liver health. Check your own PEMT and MTHFR from your 23andMe raw data.
How SEPP1 and GPX1 variants change your selenium needs and thyroid. Check your own selenium genes from your 23andMe or AncestryDNA raw data.
Complete guide to copper metabolism genetics. Learn about ATP7B, ATP7A genes, Wilson's disease risk, Menkes disease, copper balance, and personalized copper management strategies.
Low zinc despite a good diet? ZIP4/ZnT variants cut absorption 15–40%. Check your own ZIP4 gene from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
Fatigue and cramps on supplements? TRPM6/TRPM7 variants can 2–3x your magnesium needs. Check your own TRPM6 gene from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
How VDR, CYP24A1 and CASR variants set calcium absorption, kidney-stone and calcification risk. Check your own VDR from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
Need more vitamin E than most? TTPA/SEC14L2 variants alter transport & antioxidant power. Check your own TTPA gene from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
Vitamin C barely working? Your SLC23A1 transporter variant may cap absorption. Check your own SLC23A1 gene from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
Slow COMT clears dopamine slowly, so caffeine hits harder and fuels anxiety. See your Val158Met limit and check your own COMT from your 23andMe raw data.
What MTHFR means for pregnancy: folic acid stays the recommendation at every genotype, what Cochrane found on miscarriage, and how to read your own MTHFR.
Complete guide to epilepsy genetics. Learn about SCN1A, KCNQ2, LGI1 genes, genetic epilepsy risk, ion channel genetics, medication response, and personalized seizure management.
Migraine is 40–60% inherited. See how MTHFR, KCNK18 & CACNA1A drive attacks—then check your own MTHFR from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
Complete guide to eczema genetics. Learn about FLG, IL4, IL13 genes, genetic atopic dermatitis risk, skin barrier genetics, and personalized eczema management strategies.
Complete guide to psoriasis genetics. Learn about HLA-C, IL23R, IL12B genes, genetic psoriasis risk, skin inflammation genetics, and personalized psoriasis treatment strategies.
Complete guide to type 1 diabetes genetics. Learn about HLA-DQ, INS, PTPN22 genes, genetic T1D risk, autoimmune diabetes genetics, and early detection strategies.
Complete guide to multiple sclerosis genetics. Learn about HLA-DRB1, IL7R, IL2RA genes, genetic MS risk factors, immune system genetics, and personalized MS management strategies.
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