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FADS1 and its effects on omega fatty acids

FADS1 and its effects on omega fatty acids

What does the FADS1 gene do? In our Western diet we tend to have too much omega 6 which increases inflammation and too little omega 3. Although things are not...

FADS1 and its effects on omega fatty acids

What does the FADS1 gene do? In our Western diet we tend to have too much omega 6 which increases inflammation and too little omega 3. Although things are not...

Elastin (ELN) the important skin protein

Elastin (ELN) the important skin protein

What is elastin and what does it do in the skin? Elastin is a protein that is essential for skin health and, you guessed it, essential for elasticity in the...

Elastin (ELN) the important skin protein

What is elastin and what does it do in the skin? Elastin is a protein that is essential for skin health and, you guessed it, essential for elasticity in the...

Mitochondria - the key to more energy

Mitochondria - the key to more energy

Bioenergetics and supporting the formation of energy The mitochondria are the power batteries that exist inside each of our cells. They have their own DNA and produce all of our...

Mitochondria - the key to more energy

Bioenergetics and supporting the formation of energy The mitochondria are the power batteries that exist inside each of our cells. They have their own DNA and produce all of our...

How to take Vitamin D safely

How to take Vitamin D safely

Lots of us need it, but is there a safe way to take it? Vitamin D has many health benefits beyond bone strength including common skin, heart and chest conditions,...

How to take Vitamin D safely

Lots of us need it, but is there a safe way to take it? Vitamin D has many health benefits beyond bone strength including common skin, heart and chest conditions,...

How your genes can affect conversion of Vitamin A

How your genes can affect conversion of Vitamin A

What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for healthy eyes, skin, teeth, and tissues. In pregnancy, it is also important in baby development. A...

How your genes can affect conversion of Vitamin A

What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for healthy eyes, skin, teeth, and tissues. In pregnancy, it is also important in baby development. A...

Genetic insights into lactose intolerance

Genetic insights into lactose intolerance

What is lactose intolerance and how do we test for it? When we are born all mammals have the ability to digest lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in milk,...

Genetic insights into lactose intolerance

What is lactose intolerance and how do we test for it? When we are born all mammals have the ability to digest lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in milk,...