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Articles on longevity science (Longevity Lifehacks Substack) with connections to personalized health and genetics.

5 Genes that influence nutrition: MTHFR gene, FASD1 gene, LCT Gene BCO1 gene, Histamine Intolerance genes

5 Genes That Can Help You Dial In Your Diet

BookmarkTired of guessing which vitamins and nutrients you need more of? Use your genetic raw data from 23andMe or AncestryDNA to find out! Here are five examples of how you can use your genetic data to understand how your genes can influence your need for specific nutrients. This is a … Read more

Ways to keep your genetic data safe, what to look for in a genetic testing company's privacy statement

Keeping Your Genetic Data Private

BookmarkDownload this article as a .PDF There is so much you can learn from your genes! I’m a big fan of genetic testing, but I’m also very concerned about the privacy risks of genetic data. Let’s look at some of the concerns about genetic testing and some ways to reduce … Read more

Tracking Your Vitamins and Minerals

BookmarkIt’s easy to get caught up in the hype around a supplement. Perhaps you keep getting emails saying that riboflavin or biotin are the bee’s knees. Or ads on Instagram pushing a brain multivitamin that will give you Einstein-level thinking. I admit it – I love to try a new … Read more

When does AncestryDNA go on sale?

BookmarkAncestryDNA can be a great option for DNA testing. You can download your genetic raw data file and use it on Genetic Lifehacks and other sites. While AncestryDNA generally costs around $99 for the test kit, you can snag a deal for $59 or $69 several times throughout the year. … Read more

Converting MyHeritage .csv file to .txt

Quick and easy instructions on how to convert your MyHeritage .csv file into a .txt file. You must use a .txt file to access Genetic Lifehacks membership features.

Dirty Genes Protocol: Book Review

Do your genes really get ‘dirty’? The quick answer is no, but discover the meaning behind this concept and how to better relate it to your genes.

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Best Reddit Forums on Genetics

Wanting to find out more about genetics or stay current on research? Reddit is one place for discovering new research studies.

check secretor status

How do I check my Secretor status?

You don’t have to order an expensive secretor test if you already have 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or other genetic raw data – just check your genes.

Debunking the “blood-type diet”

Debunking the “blood-type diet”

Does the science back up the idea that you can lose weight solely based on your blood type? The article explains the different ABO blood types, breaks down the core ideas of a blood type diet, and offer some food for thought on how to approach these methods. (Member’s article)

Biological Age Calculators

A look into the newest biological age calculators available. How well do your lifestyle and genetics interact to estimate your cellular age? (Member’s article)