The SLC23A1 gene is one of the two transporters which aids in the absorption of vitamin C into the body. Polymorphisms in the gene are associated with an approximate 50% decline in the rate of vitamin C accumulation in cells and potentially increase the excretion of...
Collagen has received an enormous amount of attention over the last few years for its health benefits. While many articles focus on the benefits to hair, skin, and nails from collagen, the far-reaching potential of collagen should not be overlooked. Collagen is made...
The TP53 gene is another excellent example of how our environment shapes our genome, and how our genes respond to give us the best chance of survival. The TP53 gene variant was analyzed in 4,029 people from 67 populations located throughout eastern Asia, from 11°...
A lot of discussions regarding the MTHFR gene are centered around the fearful consequences of variants in this gene. Yet, less is spoken about how common variants are in this gene, and why they were selected. Many speculations for these variants have gone mostly...
Welcome to the first blog post of our immunity series, where we give you actionable immune system research on individual genes in the Nutrition Genome Report. Each post in this series will show you where to find the gene in your report, the genotype of interest,...
Last week, we explored research on COVID-19 and a novel pathway to help push the scientific discussion towards strategies for reducing the severity of the virus on a global scale. This week, we are going to share guidelines for basic immunity so that you have a solid...
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alejandra Carrasco, MD nourishmedicine.com As COVID-19 has been categorized as a pandemic in record time (without any known cure), Nutrition Genome has been dedicating resources to help advance the scientific discussion around novel...
When you think of healthy bones, who do you think had stronger skeletons? Hunter-gatherers or early Neolithic farmers? The skeletons of the early Neolithic farmers show scurvy (vitamin C deficiencies), rickets (vitamin D deficiencies), poor dental health, bone...
Have you noticed that for every study that shows alcohol is harmful to your health, another one comes out a week later that shows the opposite? Depending on the study, you may conclude that alcohol will either cut your life short or help you live past 100. What...
What is Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland on the lower neck, responsible for growth and development, body temperature, heart rate, menstrual cycles, and weight. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid is not...
Throughout human history, our population has included a mix of different genetic skill sets for the overall survival of the tribe. In the modern era, these skills manifest from the COMT gene, with those who perform at their highest level with pressure, deadlines, and...
What do you notice the most when you get a poor night’s sleep? Are you hungrier? Irritable? Have trouble concentrating? Low energy? Do you become reactive, anxious or depressed? All of the above? Accumulating evidence points to a genetic contribution to explain...
