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
Updated March 9th, 2018 So, you have allergies. You have a runny nose, and maybe itch, watery eyes. That’s where it stops, right? For most people the answer is yes,… 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
Psychobiotics: can probiotics make our brains work better?
Nootropics (supplements that increase cognitive ability) are all the rage these days, and I’ve already written on this blog about my experiences with the popular nootropic theanine, however, I’ve read… Read More
How our gut bacteria can fight tumor growth
The average adult gut extends over 20 feet and is the home of over a thousand different bacteria species, all with specific roles to play in digestion. In fact, science… Read More
Should you eat eggs everyday? No, and cholesterol has nothing to do with it
Updated December 12th, 2017 Note: for a thorough breakdown of the science behind TMAO metabolism and how genetic factors play a role, Aaron’s recent post TMAO and heart disease: what… Read More
7 genes linked to high homocysteine levels and what to do about them
Homocysteine is a vital molecule required for numerous processes within the cells of our body to ensure good health. However, as with much in life, sometimes you can have too… Read More
Cystic fibrosis, nutrition and choline
We’re going to have a bit of change of tack with topics and rather than talk about how polymorphisms can affect otherwise healthy people; I’ll instead talk about how polymorphisms… Read More
Don’t fear the fridge! Histamine intolerance is bigger than food
Histamine intolerance. A real condition with a very unfortunate name. No one is actually histamine intolerant, we all need histamine, it’s an essential neurotransmitter. (R) However, as with anything, too… Read More
Can you handle a high protein diet? The answer may be genetic
Just like I think it’s fair to say that New York City is a “drinking town,” I think it’s also fair to say that America is a “protein country.” We… Read More