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

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 Ketogenic 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...

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...

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...

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Check out the latest podcast from our founder, Alex Swanson, as he talks with Ladies Road Map about how genetic testing can help you become proactive to protect your brain. Click HERE to listen to the full podcast!  ...

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 dependant on folate status. Folate deficiency causes...

Two of the most vital nutrients for healthy DNA expression are folate and choline. This is because they are major methyl donors for methylation, which means turning genes off and on without changing the DNA sequence. This process is the foundation of...