Understanding 23andme Chip Versions: Why V3, V4, V5 and Others Can Differ
ContentsSo what is a chip exactly?How do the various chips differ?Why does 23andme keep changing?Summary When I first started working on the idea of creating custom nutrition plans based on… Read More
Should you take PCSK9 inhibitors?
ContentsWhat is PCSK9?So, who should take a PCSK9 inhibitor?When to take a PCSK9 inhibitorWhat the research says about PCSK9 inhibitorsDownside of PCSK9 inhibitorsCostInjectionsPotential side effects of PCSK9 inhibitorsAlternatives to PCSK9… Read More
Want Accurate DNA Test Results? Take Multiple Tests
ContentsDNA testing errors happenFalse positives in DNA testingFalse negatives in DNA testingSensitivity and specificity of DNA testingRepetition and aggregationMore genetic tests = more accuracyDNA testing accuracy ratesRare alleles are over-reportedAre… Read More
What is DNA Methylation?
ContentsWhat is DNA methylation?But what is DNA methylation? Where does DNA methylation occur?When does DNA methylation happen?What affects DNA methylation? DNA methylation is an essential process controlling how your genetic information… Read More
The Key Nutrients Needed for DNA Methylation and Why It Matters
ContentsFolateMethionineBetaineCholineVitamin B2Vitamin B6Vitamin B12So, what’s the takeaway here? In this article, we look at key nutrients for DNA methylation, including those we need for the synthesis of essential enzymes involved… Read More
5 Key Causes of Low Cholesterol, and Why it Matters
ContentsWhat causes low cholesterol?1. Genetic polymorphisms and SLOS2. Statins3. A zero-cholesterol diet4. Acute illness5. Older ageWhen is cholesterol too low?Symptoms of very low cholesterolWhat about if your cholesterol is just… Read More
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome and Cholesterol: What You Need to Know
ContentsPrimary hypocholesterolemia and SLOSWhat is Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS)?What causes SLOS?Who is at risk for SLOS?What can you do if you have a faulty DHCR7 gene?7DHC and lipid peroxidation7DHC and simvastatin… Read More
Ranking the 20 Foods Highest in Cholesterol
Cholesterol is so fundamental to life that our body’s make 80% of the cholesterol in our system at any given time. In fact, all our cells can make their own… Read More
The Best Tools for Measuring Ketones and Whether You Are Actually in Ketosis
ContentsHow to measure ketonesKetosis vs KetoacidosisBlood, breath, and urine tests for ketosisMeasuring ketosis using urine test stripsHow to test urine for ketonesUsing blood to measure ketosisHow to test blood for… Read More
23andme and ApoE4 Reporting: How to Interpret Your Results
ContentsWhat is ApoE?ApoE4 does NOT guarantee Alzheimer’s diseaseWhat are the ApoE variants and what do they mean?So how do I determine what ApoE variants I have?The bottom line We’re writing… Read More
Are Grain Free Diets Healthy? Why I am 75% but not 100% Grain Free
ContentsCommon reasons people go grain freeThe anti-grain campThe pro-grain campThe grain middle groundQuestions to ask about your body and grainsWhy I eat grains in moderation Are grain free diets “healthy,”… Read More
Why I Stopped Wearing an OURA Ring
ContentsMy OURA ring reviewOURA ring benefitsImproved sleep hygieneEstablishes sleep lessonsReadiness score accurateHelps plan exercise intensityProblems with the OURA RingMovement and step count way offSleep data questionableNocebo effectClosing thoughts We need… Read More