We all know smoking tobacco is harmful to our health, and often we mistakenly think smoking is socially influenced. Actually, it is certain genes affecting if you enjoy smoking or are designed to have a smoking addiction.
For some, the improper breakdown of alcohol means stomach pains, facial redness, itchy eyes, a stuffy nose and an awful hangover. Uncover the fascinating influence of your genetics on your alcohol metabolism and tolerance. Cheers to a happier, healthier you!
Genes are your code. You carry around a one-of-a-kind operational manual full of instructions for making proteins, like hormones and enzymes, that direct the metabolic system. Do you know your code?
Fats have been blamed for everything but not everyone is affected by fats in the same way. Surprisingly, some individuals efficiently break down fats, consuming without consequences. Don’t let fear hold you back. Know.
“Cutting out carbs”, whether simple or complex, is the hot trend in trying to lose weight, but is it right? Why be uncertain when you can avoid the trial and error, complete a genetic test, find out if you metabolise carbohydrates well and then eat with confidence that it is what is right for you?
Understanding your genetically influenced eating behaviours, such as a preference for sweet, salty, fatty, umami, and bitter tastes, can help you adjust eating and lifestyle habits for weight loss
Extra weight and obesity from overeating and snacking can be influenced by both your environment and your genetics. A simple saliva test will tell you why you are hungry all the time and how you can solve it and lose weight
In Japanese, umami means “delicious taste”, and although it is difficult to describe the taste in words, it is impossible to miss. Sensitivity to it, though, may delay weight loss
With age, bone density naturally decreases, but there are those who have a higher genetic predisposition that increases bone thinning. A genetic test can detect such a tendency.
Rice diet, lemon detox, celery juice diet, cabbage soup diet.. you’ve tried them all, spent a lot of money and energy, and have gained back any lost weight after a short time. Why is this happening, you ask, and what went wrong, again?
