Magnesium Deficiency? Genes that Impact Magnesium Levels
Are your magnesium levels low? Understanding your genes can help you decide whether you may need more magnesium in your diet or via supplements.
Nutrients
Nutrigenomics: Genetics + Nutrients
Your genes influence how well you absorb different vitamins and minerals, and your genes also interact with how your cells use nutrients. Genetic data can give you a starting point to know where you may need more – or less – of a specific nutrient. It can also point to problems with specific foods, like dairy, or with a component of foods, like histamine or tyramine.
Here you will find the tools you need to dial in your nutrition. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, you’ll learn which nutrients may be more important for you, and then you can decide how best to implement the many possible solutions.
Popular topics
- Histamine intolerance
- MTHFR and folate
- Which type of choline works best with your genes?
- Vitamin A and converting beta-carotene
- Lactose intolerance genes
- Thiamine, Biotin, or Vitamin B6
Summary report: Nutrients Summary Report
Latest articles on Vitamins, Nutrients, and Genetics:
Lactose Intolerance: How to Check Your Genetic Data
Your genes control whether you are likely to produce lactase as an adult. Check your 23andMe or other genetic data to see if you are likely to enjoy a big glass of milk.
Vitamin C: Nutrigenomics, Transport, and Genetic Deficiency
Like most nutrients, our genes affect how vitamin C is absorbed, transported, and used by the body. It can influence your risk for certain diseases and make a difference in the minimum amount of vitamin C you need to consume each day.
Zinc genes: The healing power of zinc
Learn why zinc is important for your immune system and so much more. Find out how your genes impact your need for zinc and discover ways of boosting your zinc status.
Recipes and Foods for Histamine Intolerance
Interested in low histamine foods and recipes? This article focuses on foods high in histamine so you can easily eliminate them from your diet.
CBS Gene Variants and Low Sulfur Diet
Some clinicians recommend a low sulfur diet for people with CBS mutations. Find out what the research shows – and why that recommendation is not backed up. (Member’s article)
Selenium and Your Genes
Selenium is a trace element found in certain foods. Learn how selenium is used in the body, why it is important, and how genetic variants can make someone more susceptible to problems with a selenium-deficient diet.
MTHFR: Going Beyond C677T and A1298C
The MTHFR C677T and A1298C variants get a lot of press, but they do not give the whole picture of the MTHFR gene. Additional variants are impacting the functionality of the enzyme.
Genetics and Food Allergies
Do you have a food allergy? Discover how environmental factors and genetic susceptibility can shape individual reactions.
MTHFR, Depression, Anxiety, Symptoms and Treatment
We are all genetically unique, and a common genetic variant in the MTHFR gene causes some people to be more susceptible to having low folate levels. This article explains the research linking MTHFR variants, folate, and depression — and gives you information on how diet or supplements may help.
Vaccines and the MTHFR mutation
A lot of people use the MTHFR variants as a reason not to vaccinate their kids. Is there any science to back this up? See what the research says.
FADS1 and FADS2: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
We all vary in how well we convert the plant-based omega-3 oils into the DHA and EPA that our body needs. Some people are really poor at this conversion and thus should either eat more fish or consider taking a DHA / EPA supplement. Learn more about how your variants might affect your health.
BHMT: Genetic Variants that Impact Methylation
BHMT is involved in homocysteine methylation and impacts the methylation cycle.
DHFR and MTHFR: Folic Acid Metabolism
Methylfolate may be a better option than folic acid if you have certain genetic variants in the MTHFR or DHFR genes.
BCO1 Gene: Converting Beta-Carotene to Vitamin A
Genetics plays a huge role in how well you convert beta-carotene into vitamin A! Discover how well you convert beta-carotene into retinol.
MTHFR and Migraines
The MTHFR C677T variant increases the risk of migraines. Learn how to check your genetic data and how to mitigate the risk.
Tyramine Intolerance: Metabolism of Tyramine
Tyramine intolerance happens when you can’t break it down. Too much tyramine can lead to a hypertensive crisis. Learn more and check your genetic raw data for results.
SCD1: A lynchpin of metabolism
The SCD1 enzyme converts saturated fatty acids to unsaturated fats. Learn how your genes impact this enzyme, and how this relates to weight loss.
Mushroom Intolerance: Ergothioneine and the OCTN1 Gene
Mushrooms contain a healthy antioxidant called ergothioneine. But for people with a SLC22A4 genetic variant, this antioxidant can be too much of a good thing, leading to intestinal problems. Check your genetic data to see if you carry this mushroom intolerance variant.
Foods rich in vitamin A – retinol form
Interested in vitamin A foods? This article focuses on foods high in the retinol form of vitamin A that your body doesn’t need to convert plus some great links to vitamin A-rich recipes.
Carbohydrate metabolism: Genetics, Insulin, and Carbs
Genetic variations play a role in how people react to carbohydrates in the diet. Learn about a few genes that affect insulin or glucose levels based on carbohydrate consumption. Use your genetic raw data and discover how your body handles carbohydrates.
Folate-rich recipes for MTHFR
Getting enough folate in your diet? We’ve collected some simple nutritional tools and recipes to get you on track.
TRPV1 gene: Spicy foods, cold, and CBD oil
The TRPV1 receptor is activated by capsaicin in spicy foods. But there is a lot more to this story… find out how this receptor impacts diabetes, metabolic function, and more.
Histamine Intolerance, MTHFR, and the Methylation Cycle
Genetics plays a role in how well your body breaks down histamine. Histamine that is out of balance with the body’s ability to break it down can cause symptoms that are collectively known as histamine intolerance. Discover how to check your genes that are involved with histamine levels.
Vitamin D Genes
Your vitamin D levels are impacted by sun exposure and your genes. Learn more about how vitamin D is made in the body and how your genetic variants impact your levels.