Epigenetics and Lifestyle - Page 6
The supplements I take to avoid a hangover and why I take each one
Note: there isn’t a supplement regimen out there that is going to protect you from a hangover if you abuse alcohol. I have certainly done my fair share of partying,… Read More
7 Proven Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
If you’re a big tea drinker, you most likely have a “go-to” tea. Maybe you drink green tea daily, or perhaps you’re getting into white tea because you’ve heard its… Read More
Caffeine Benefits vs. Side Effects: Should You Drink Less Caffeine?
Do you ever worry about your caffeine consumption? Asking for a friend. Truth be told, I drink about 3-5 cups (how “cup” is actually defined on a coffeemaker, not physical… Read More
Nattō taste test: How does this super-funky superfood stack up?
It’s nattō time at Gene Food, folks. After all, nattō is a staple for our Okinawan dieters, so we have to practice what we preach. “It looks like glue with… Read More
Vegan eggs: what’s good about ’em? What’s bad about ’em?
For people looking to switch to a plant-based diet, reducing the amount of animal protein we eat every day can be challenging. Even more difficult may be letting go of… Read More
10 Things I Learned Going Vegan for a Week
Ok, I know what you’re thinking. In fact, I can see your eyes rolling from here. Here we go again with another “going vegan changed my life” post. Just what… Read More
Do pollen allergies cause anxiety?
Feeling anxious? You’re not alone. The NY Times ran a story about a year ago titled “Prozac nation is now the United States of Xanax.” Why is everyone anxious? If… Read More
Activating the Nrf2 pathway with nutrition: what you need to know
We’ve discussed oxidative stress and free radicals in various posts on the Gene Food blog, often focusing on specific enzymes produced by the body such as superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2),… Read More
Why I removed my dental amalgams
Should you have dental amalgams removed? Will doing so expose you to more mercury than if you were to leave the fillings in place? Are dental amalgams “safe,” as many… Read More
Telomeres 101: What They are and Why They are Important
Does the length of your telomeres determine the length of your life? We will explore, but first some necessary background. Our body is made up of roughly 30 trillion cells… Read More
If it’s not cholesterol, what causes heart disease?
You may have heard a lot recently about the changing recommendations relating to dietary intake of cholesterol. Identifying the cause of increasing levels of obesity, diabetes and heart disease has… Read More