Why is my LDL-C high and what can I do to lower it?
Perhaps some of you saw this recent study which looked at the impact of a high fat, low carbohydrate (HFLC) diet on LDL-C levels in healthy adults. Overall, the HFLC… Read More
Why the Carnivore Diet is Unhealthy and What to Try Instead
When it comes to food, no two people are alike. What works for one may not work well for the next person. For example, we’ve written previously about how certain… Read More
The ethics of genetic testing for children
Note: this is an opinion piece. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gene Food editorial staff. Genetic testing… Read More
Genetic testing for kids: which genes matter most?
In many countries, it is standard practice to test every newborn for numerous genetic disorders. Using blood samples from a heel prick taken in the first 48 hours of life,… Read More
The toxins in your tap water
For all the years I lived in NYC, one of the most common refrains you hear is “the tap water in New York is the best.” I heard it repeated… Read More
How to Handle Vitamin B12 Deficiency on a Vegetarian Diet
Over the last year, I have transitioned to a diet that is primarily, but not exclusively, vegetarian. I even went Vegan for a week as an experiment. I still eat… Read More
B vitamin supplements and cancer risk: how to make smart decisions
You might have come across some articles discussing an association between B vitamins and an increased cancer risk. Given how fundamental B vitamins are to some of our major focus… Read More
Can urinary tract infections be cured with diet and supplements?
Although I have been lucky never to have had one, urinary tract infections (“UTIs”) are a common and recurring problem for millions of Americans, especially women, with complaints of UTI… Read More
6 conditions you’d never guess are caused by allergies
So, you have allergies. You have a runny nose, and maybe itchy, watery eyes. That’s where it stops, right? For most people the answer is yes, but some experience strange… Read More
Finding the best DNA test: should I genotype or sequence?
If you’ve arrived here you’re probably somewhat aware of the various consumer genotyping kits available for people wanting to check their ancestry and more recently (at least in an official… Read More