Why Some People Don't Feel the Buzz of Caffeine
How we respond to coffee, whether we like the taste and even how it influences our risk for heart attack or hypertension are all largely determined by our genes.
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You've heard of life hacks, IKEA hacks, and maybe mental hacks. How about bio hacks?
Genome BC Upping Your Game: Sports and Genomics
Diet, sleep and supplements are key strategies that athletes have used for years to enhance their performance.
Understanding Your Genes: Q&A with Paige McDonald, MScFN, RD
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Looking for Permanent Weight Loss? Top Dietitian Says Answer Lies in Your DNA
Imagine if someone told you the exact diet you needed to be on in order to be the healthiest version of yourself – would you stick to it?
Genetic Test for Plant-Based Personalized Nutrition Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans
Nutrigenomix is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive new line of genetic tests catering to those seeking plant-based personalized nutrition!
The DNA Diet: How Knowing Your Genes Can Help You Fit Into Your Jeans
Most people have this basic understanding of genetics: You inherit genes from your parents.
Sportonomics: The DNA Test Results Are In
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Lifetime: Gluten-Free Diets
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DNA Test Helps People Understand How Genetic Profile Interacts With Food
The way humans metabolize food is unique to every person. Some foods, consumed by many on a daily basis, may be putting you at a higher risk.
Toronto Star: Get a Celiac Test Before Giving up Gluten
Researchers can't find evidence of gluten sensitivity in people's genes, except for in people with celiac disease.
DNA Diet: The Genetic Test That Alerts You to Potentially Deadly Effects of Salt, Caffeine or Saturated Fat
Will nutritional genomics make it easier to follow a healthy diet? Clint Witchalls sends off his DNA for a nutritional diagnosis.
Test Shows How Your Genes Respond to Certain Foods and Drinks
A new saliva test can tell you how seven of your particular genes affect how you respond to certain foods and drinks.
Diet by DNA
As the emerging field of nutrigenomics grows, more and more athletes are looking to personalize their diets for performance gains.
For Coffee Drinkers, the Buzz May Be in Your Genes
Why is there so much conflicting evidence about coffee? The answer may be in our genes.
Will Caffeine Make You a Better Athlete? That Depends on Your DNA
Whether caffeine helps improve your athletic performance may depend on your DNA.
Test Your Genes to Find Your Best Diet
To find your best diet, a handful of companies and clinics offer nutritional genetic testing, aimed at revealing what nutrients you may be missing and if you're drinking too much coffee.
Are Your Genes Screwing Up Your Diet?
A chat with the scientist who thinks "nutrigenomics" is going to be the next big thing in personal nutrition.
Is Caffeine Slowing You Down?
Nanci Guest, a registered sports dietitian and PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, recruited 100 athletes for a test.
Down to the Wiring
A new wave of mail-order DNA tests can determine with amazing precision which foods are right for you.
Should Athletes Use Caffeine to Boost Performance?
Caffeine provides a life-affirming jolt in cubicles the world over. But could it also give athletes an edge?
Trying to Find a Healthy Diet? Look to Your Genes
The latest trend in nutrition isn't a fad diet or newly discovered supplement; it's your DNA.
DNA and Diet: The Emerging Field of Nutrigenomics
Using genetic testing to gain a better understanding of how we can feed our body exactly what it needs for optimal health and fitness.
Can Coffee Rev Up Your Workout? It May Depend on Your Genes
Whether athletes can enhance their performance with caffeine may depend on their genes.