Guide: Saving Money on Supplements
Five quick examples of how you could use your genetic data to dial in the supplements worth trying and which ones to skip for now.
What a tantalizing idea to take a natural supplement and notice fabulous results – energy, health, immunity! But, reality is often not the same as the sales hype.
This section consists of unbiased research on different supplements, without the sales pitch. We are all unique, so the articles explain how genetics matters in how a supplement may work for you.
Five quick examples of how you could use your genetic data to dial in the supplements worth trying and which ones to skip for now.
Sleep quality is essential for good health and our genetics play a role in how much slow wave sleep we naturally get.
New research suggests the benefits of luteolin (a flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs) may include anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.
Choline is an often neglected nutrient essential to a healthy diet. Your genes are important in how much and which types of choline you need.
Two natural fibrinolytics to reduce clotting are nattokinase and lumbrokinase. Learn more about these options based upon the newest research and clinical trials.
Quercetin is a natural flavonoid acting as both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. This article focuses on the results of clinical trials involving quercetin and links to specific genetic topics. Using your genetic data, you can make a more informed decision on whether quercetin is worth trying.
Explore the research about how nicotinamide riboside (NR) and NMN are being used to reverse aging. Learn about how your genes naturally affect your NAD+ levels and how this interacts with the aging process.
Nootropics are supplements used to boost cognition and memory. Learn how the substance works and the genes connected to the mechanism of action.
L-theanine is known for reducing anxiety and promoting sleep. Discover the many benefits of l-theanine and how supplementation might work for you.
Have you heard that curcumin supplements offer a slew of health benefits? Discover the science behind how curcumin reduces inflammation for better outcomes in chronic diseases.
The research on melatonin shows that it plays an important role in our body’s inflammatory response to pathogens. Learn more about the current research on melatonin for COVID-19 and the science behind how it impacts immune response.
Is vitamin D helpful for SARS-CoV-2? Investigate and discover more with a serious look at the research studies on vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 (and genetics, of course).
Is it smart to boost your BDNF levels? Discover more by digging into the research studies that show when, how, and why it is important to focus on BDNF.
Are there benefits to taking ashwagandha? Learn more about this supplement and where the newest clinical research shows promise and results.
Why do some people get such great benefits from CBD while others notice nothing? Your genes play a role in how your body responds to CBD.
A look into the possible use of intranasal oxytocin for weight loss. Discover more and what your response might be depending on your genes.
Melatonin is important for setting your circadian rhythm and for immune health. Dig into the details on melatonin supplements, scientific research, and more.
Berberine, a natural compound, is found in plants such as Oregon grape, barberry, and goldenseal. It has been a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Take a look into the research and health benefits of this age-old compound.
In a nutshell, the anti-inflammatory flavonoid found in citrus called hesperidin may help with cardiovascular health and preventing neuroinflammation. Learn more about this flavonoid found in citrus fruits.
Researchers found that Texas counties with higher levels of lithium in their groundwater had less of an increase in Alzheimer’s rates compared with counties that had lower levels of lithium. This isn’t a total surprise since previous studies had linked lithium to a decreased risk of dementia, but it is a great confirmation at a large scale population level.
Rapamycin is an antibiotic that is used as an immunosuppressant, an anti-cancer agent, and to prevent blocked arteries. Rapamycin is now the focus of longevity and healthspan-extending research through its inhibition of mTOR.
Vitamin D is more than just a ‘vitamin’. It is actually a hormone that is essential to so many processes in your body – including your immune system. Learn how vitamin D helps the immune response to coronavirus, flu, and other respiratory viruses.
Fisetin is a natural flavonol found in several types of fruits and vegetables and may prove to be a critical anti-aging component. In several recent studies, fisetin clears out senescent cells holding a lot of promise for healthy aging. Learn more about the newest research into this possible longevity compound.
A decades-old diabetes drug now holds promise for increasing healthspan. Research shows that metformin may reduce the risk of some of the diseases of aging, thus increasing the number of years someone is healthy.
Plant sterols are known as a ‘heart-healthy’ way to lower cholesterol. But, it turns out that they may only lower cholesterol only in people with certain genetic variants. Check your genes to see if adding plant sterols is worthwhile for you.
Methylfolate may be a better option than folic acid if you have certain genetic variants in the MTHFR or DHFR genes.