Sex Hormones
Low levels of SHBG can lead to increased levels of androgens and estrogens in the body
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Hypo to Hyper – Thyroid Stories
Thyroid hormone metabolism can be impacted by iodine-related genes, such as TPO
Collagen: Skin, Bones and Connective Tissue
Weight-bearing and resistance exercises can support collagen synthesis and maintain healthy connective tissue
Creatine for Muscle Strength
People with GAMT SNPs may have problems with usage and storage of energy in the muscle, affecting muscle function and athletic performance
Cardio 101: Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, alongside smoking and abnormal blood lipid levels are the 3 major risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Mitochondria: from Energy to Brown Fat
Amino acids yield lower amounts of ATP than glucose as they enter the energy production cycle later in the process
Digestion: Omega, Gut, Fat & Bile
The presence of high levels of fat in the diet can inhibit the absorption of carbohydrates, while high levels of fiber (non-digestible carbs) can interfere with the absorption of fat
Phase 3 Detox: ABC Transporters
Our genetic and metabolic optimization approach: what is your starting level, a.k.a. your genetic make-up, and what is your ongoing metabolism, a.k.a. your epigenetic influences or how you express your genes
Nitrogen to Ammonia to Urea: Toxic Alert
Eating a low protein diet can help to reduce the amount of excess nitrogen in the body and minimize the burden on the urea cycle
Fasting – Recycle – Autophagy
There are two main pathways involved in nutrient availability that inhibit or suppress autophagy: cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA) and mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin)