The APOA2 Gene, Saturated Fat and Weight Gain The APOA2 gene contains instructions for making a protein called apolipoprotein A-II, which is found in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol particles. The role of apolipoprotein A-II in the body's response to...

Multiple genes determine whether certain types of dairy are beneficial or detrimental. These genes typically relate to lactose intolerance or saturated fat intake. We know that APOE-e4 is a hyper-responder to higher saturated fat intake, leading to increased...

How much of longevity is genetic? Previous estimates suggested that 20-25% of lifespan is explained by genetics, but were flawed by not distinguishing between deaths driven by cellular health and deaths compared to deaths by accidents or infections. The latest...

Mycotoxins are toxins produced by fungi belonging to Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium. The most common mycotoxins that present a concern to human health and livestock include aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin, fumonisins, zearalenone, and...

Depression and anxiety have numerous genetic pathways and epigenetic influences that may be the root cause. This unknown can make it challenging to narrow down the best protocol for each individual.  With the Nutrition Genome Report, we have a comprehensive Mental...

In the Nutrition Genome Report, a new gene was added in November 2021 called MTNR1B. This gene encodes for the melatonin receptor 1B. In humans, melatonin release starts soon after sundown, peaks between 2 am and 4 am, and decreases gradually. However, in...