Personalized Nutrition - Page 6
Is Celiac Disease Genetic? If I have “Bad” Celiac Genes, does that mean I have Celiac?
The gluten free lifestyle is now so common you can’t even call it a trend anymore. Brands and restaurants bend over backwards to cater to the increasing number of gluten… Read More
What is Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) and how can I make more of it?
Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4, sometimes THB) is a vital cofactor for numerous enzymes in the body, including those involved in the formation of nitric oxide (NO), and the key neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin… Read More
Why Some People Thrive on High Protein Diets (And Why Some Get Sick)
How much protein is too much? It depends on who you ask, on how much you train, and also on your age. I’ve heard Dr. Peter Attia say to only… Read More
Why Sulfur and the CBS Genes are on my Nutrition Radar
There has been a lot of buzz about the CBS family of genes and how they impact sulfur metabolism, both from supplements like glutathione, as well as from food sources,… Read More
B vitamins: What They Do and Which Foods Have the Most of Each
B vitamins are a class of water (as opposed to fat) soluble vitamins which play an important role in many cellular processes. When present in supplements individually, B vitamins are… Read More
Is Bulletproof Coffee to Blame for Your High LDL?
Why do some people see an increase in lipid markers on the Bulletproof diet? Let’s dig in to find out more. In my previous post, I discussed fats, cholesterol, lipoproteins… 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
Can Vegans Get Enough Vitamin A? The Answer may be Genetic
While I am not a full on vegan, I do eat a largely plant based diet and respect the ethical and environmental reasons underlying the Vegan lifestyle. With the popularity… Read More
The CYP1B1 Gene, Estrogen Metabolism, and Cancer Risk
Perhaps you just did some genetic testing and noticed a “mutation” in your CYP1B1 gene. What does this mean? Does it increase your risk for breast cancer? How should changes… Read More
Why Carotenoids are Best Paired With Some Fat
While researching the bioavailability of lycopene, our research team came across a series of interesting studies about how to maximize the benefits of a special type of antioxidant called carotenoids…. Read More
The bioavailability of Lycopene: tomato paste trumps vine ripened
For men, the risk of prostate cancer increases as we age. The CDC estimates that 6 out of every 100 men who are 60 years old today will get prostate… Read More
Apples and Nutrition: the Fruit that Prevents Disease?
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We’ve all heard it from our Mothers, but is it true? Like so many topics in nutrition, who knows what to believe… Read More