Where Genetics Meets Nutrition

For the first few years of Nutrition Genome, we tested the HLA genes for gluten sensitivity and peanut allergies to determine if gluten intolerance is genetic. After reviewing close to 1,000 reports, I plotted out the results for people who had variants in the HLA...

For many people, weight loss is a constant struggle that leads to experimentation with many extreme diets. Some may yield results, while others completely fail. You have probably wondered if you should follow a Paleo, Ketogenic, Vegan, Vegetarian or Mediterranean diet...

The Keto diet follows a high-fat (60-80% fat), low-carbohydrate (5-10%) and moderate protein (15-30%) intake with the goal of entering nutritional ketosis; allowing your body to produce ketones out of fat as fuel instead of glucose from sugar and carbohydrates. This...

Some of the most significant changes that occurred in our genetic biochemistry happened during the Neolithic period starting approximately 10,000-12,000 years ago. This was a time period where we saw a major shift in many parts of the world from hunting and gathering...

We are so honored to share this podcast from the health and wellness powerhouse Wellness Mama! Nutrition Genome founder Alex Swanson shows you how you can improve your genetic expression for pregnancy, brain health, and DNA repair through our...

What foods are high in methylfolate? Folate is a B-vitamin found highest in dark green vegetables, liver, fermented foods and drinks and certain fruits. DNA and RNA synthesis, DNA maintenance, methylation and healthy cell division are all dependent on folate status....

Two of the most vital nutrients for healthy DNA expression are folate and choline. Since eggs are the highest source of choline, having an egg allergy, dislike of eggs, or following a vegan diet can put you in a bind. How to get choline without eggs becomes a priority...

The Health Benefits of Red Wine Red wine offers numerous benefits that are highlighted throughout the Nutrition Genome Report. However, the benefit may be negated based on your APOE genotype.  Red wine has been found in studies to increase probiotic diversity, where...