Where Genetics Meets Nutrition

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...

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world as of 2018, with breast and lung cancer at the top for most common cancers. One-third of those deaths attributed to diet, environment and lifestyle factors, and it is estimated that up to 50% of cancers could be...

Have you ever wondered why you are attracted to certain types of exercise? Do you need a thrill through risk-taking activities? Competitive sports or races? A solo trek on a trail or in the weight room? Do you feel your best with endurance exercise like running,...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become a complex disorder to diagnose and treat, encompassing multiple subtypes and often combined with other health disorders like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, head injuries, anxiety,...

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...