Zinc isn’t a nutrient that most of us think about on a regular basis. But it is an essential mineral, meaning we have to get it from food since our bodies can’t produce it on their own. That makes it important to consume foods high in zinc for a rounded diet. Read on to find out which foods…
Asthma Genes: Understanding your genetic pathways
Key takeaways:~ Asthma can be broadly categorized into T2-high and T2-low phenotypes, each characterized by different cellular and molecular mechanisms and different inflammatory cytokines.~ Genetic variants play a big role in susceptibility to asthma, but genes alone do not cause asthma.~ Environmental and lifestyle factors, such as exposure to allergens, pollution, smoking, obesity, and aging,…
6 Ways To Get the Most out of Your GLP-1 Medication
You might think drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy can do no harm. After all, pundits often describe them as “miracle” weight-loss drugs. So let’s set the record straight. Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s, are complex molecules with complex outcomes. As with other drugs, some of the effects are desirable, and some are…
12 Biomarkers To Monitor if You Take a GLP-1 Medication
It’s rare for a medication to dominate headlines. But GLP-1 receptor agonists have done just that. Going by names like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, GLP-1s have captured the world’s imagination and redefined how we think about weight. If you’ve struggled with obesity, you may see these injections as the first ray of hope to come…
Bones: The Unsung Vital Organs
The Schilling Lab dives into the complex bone microenvironment and publishes its first described mechanism for bone quality decline. Your skeleton is more sophisticated than a simple scaffold supporting your body. It is one of the main organ systems fostering communication throughout your body. In fact, the skeletal system holds the second largest network…
Ask Me Anything (AMA): Optimizing Health and Longevity with Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD
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Schizophrenia: Genetic and Environmental Factors
Key takeaways:~ Schizophrenia involves multiple pathways in the brain.~ Genetic variants play a large role in susceptibility to schizophrenia, but genetics alone doesn’t cause schizophrenia for most.~ Immune system challenges and other stressors at specific times of brain development are also involved. Members will see their genotype report below and the solutions in the Lifehacks…
Biohacking Independence Day Deals & Sales to Ignite July 4th
Part of celebrating Independence Day is the glorious freedom to enjoy great health and well-being. This means it’s one of the best times to save on supplements, gear, and other products to help you get to your health goals sooner! In the market for a new mattress to enhance your sleep quality? Or a whole…
SelfDecode 3.0 Review 2024: Top DNA Test to Hack Your Genes?
DNA testing is mostly a scam. You submit your sample, wait nearly two months for your results, and learn information about your ancestry you mostly already knew. Then the company sells your DNA data to all kinds of third parties who profit off your genes. Even the well-known, more advanced services yield little. That’s because…