FitnessGenes Blog

Why you should eat whole-grain foods
Traits
6 min read

Homocysteine and your folate genes explained
Traits
5 min read

Trait: Daytime napping and morningness (HCRTR2)
Discover how your genetics influence how early or late you are likely to wake up on Christmas morning.
Traits
8 min read

Are you salt sensitive?
Traits
5 min read

Trait: Nitric Oxide and Blood Flow
Traits
13 min read

Your Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System and why it's important
Traits
15 min read

Trait: BH4 Synthesis and Recycling
Traits
6 min read

Trait: Testosterone Level
Traits
13 min read

Trait: Leptin Resistance
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Blood Flow and Calcium
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Adrenaline Baseline Level
Traits
12 min read

Trait: Adrenaline Acute Response
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Dopamine Metabolism (MAO)
Traits
6 min read

Trait: Serotonin Synthesis
Traits
12 min read

Trait: Mitochondria and Energy
Traits
13 min read

Trait: Muscle Hypertrophy (mTOR)
Traits
13 min read

Trait: Fuel Usage (UCP2)
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Muscle Growth (IGF-1)
Traits
7 min read

Trait: Muscle Performance (ACTN3)
Traits
14 min read

Trait: Choline Metabolism
Traits
15 min read

Trait: Betaine Requirement
Traits
9 min read

Trait: Inflammation and IL-6
Traits
10 min read

Trait: APOE and Health
Traits
10 min read

Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (SOD2)
Traits
6 min read

Trait: Sleep and Weight Gain
Traits
12 min read

Trait: Fasting Blood Glucose
Traits
15 min read

Trait: Sleep/Wake Cycle
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Traits
10 min read

Trait: Estrogen Production
Traits
12 min read

Trait: Dopamine Metabolism (COMT)
Traits
13 min read

Trait: BDNF Activity and Cognition
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Blood Calcium Level
Traits
12 min read

Trait: Cortisol Sensitivity
Traits
5 min read

Trait: Vitamin B12 Absorption
Traits
14 min read

Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (GPx-1)
Traits
7 min read

Trait: Cardiovascular Health (GLUL)
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Insulin Secretion (TCF7L2)
Traits
7 min read

Trait: Muscle Damage (TNF-α)
Traits
7 min read

Trait: Cholesterol and Ageing
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Detoxification Rate (NAT1)
Traits
9 min read

Trait: Detoxification Rate (NAT2)
Traits
7 min read

Trait: Melatonin, Sleep and Glucose
Traits
7 min read

Trait: BCAAs and Insulin (PPM1K)
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Vitamin A Requirement
Traits
7 min read

Trait: Gut Inflammation Risk (NOD2)
Traits
10 min read

Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (NQO1)
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Vitamin C Level (SLC23A1)
Traits
15 min read

Trait: Thyroid Function
Traits
11 min read

Trait: ApoE and inflammation
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Metabolic Efficiency (UCP1)
Traits
15 min read

Trait: Obesity Risk (FTO)
Traits
12 min read

Trait: Fat Metabolism (β-oxidation)
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Blood Fat Level (APOA5)
Traits
10 min read

Trait: Saturated Fat Response (APOA2)
Traits
11 min read

Master Trait: Fat Intake
Traits
10 min read

Trait: Vitamin B6 Level
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Sex hormones and visceral fat
Traits
8 min read

Trait: High Blood Pressure Risk (FURIN)
Traits
13 min read

Trait: Vitamin D Level (GC)
Traits
15 min read

Trait: Vitamin E Breakdown
Traits
10 min read

Trait: Vitamin K Breakdown
Traits
13 min read

Trait: Overeating risk (APOA2)
Traits
12 min read

Trait: BCAA breakdown
Traits
12 min read

Trait#87: Basal Metabolic Rate (UCP2)
Traits
15 min read

Trait: Compulsive overeating (FAAH)
Traits
15 min read

Trait: Telomere-linked ageing (TERC)
Traits
14 min read

Trait: C-reactive protein levels (LEPR)
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Vitamin D conversion (CYP2R1)
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Protection against reactive oxygen species (UCP2)
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Pain Sensitivity (FAAH)
Traits
10 min read

Trait: Dopamine and impulsive eating (DRD2)
Traits
17 min read

Trait: IL-10 and anti-inflammation
Traits
9 min read

Trait: MTHFR and blood pressure
Traits
11 min read

Trait: BCAA metabolism and muscle building
Traits
8 min read

Trait: Sugar consumption (GLUT2)
Traits
9 min read

Trait: Fat taste sensitivity (CD36)
Traits
14 min read

Trait: FOXO3 and longevity
Traits
19 min read

Trait: TNNI3K and fat intake
Traits
11 min read

Trait: Alcohol metabolism (ALDH2) and health
Traits
15 min read

Trait: SIRT1 and neuroprotection
Traits
14 min read

Trait: Zinc and insulin secretion (SLC30A8)
Traits
17 min read

Trait: PCSK1 and overeating
Traits
13 min read

Trait: Infection susceptibility (MAL)
Traits
19 min read

Trait: Oxytocin and overeating (OXTR)
Traits
16 min read

Trait: Insulin processing (PCSK1)
Traits
10 min read

Trait: MC4R and obesity
Traits
21 min read

Trait: LPA and heart health
Traits
21 min read

Trait: GNB3 and cardiometabolic health
Traits
18 min read

Trait: ATM and DNA damage
Traits
14 min read

Trait: Bitter taste sensitivity
Traits
24 min read

Trait: DNA repair and longevity (TP53)
Traits
22 min read

Trait: ATR1 and blood pressure
Traits
16 min read

Trait: PTPN2 and gut health
Traits
22 min read

Trait: Reducing Norovirus Infections (FUT2)
Traits
22 min read

Trait: Lowering risk of blood clots
Traits
25 min read

Trait: Seasonal variation in appetite (NPAS2)
Traits
25 min read

Trait: Protecting your heart (PRSC1)
Traits
22 min read

Trait: Improving insulin secretion (KCNJ11)
Traits
22 min read

Trait: Caffeine and muscle building
Traits
16 min read

Trait: BDNF, memory and overeating
Traits
13 min read

How do I measure my VO2 max?
Want to know your personal VO2 max? From laboratory analysis to exercise tests, Kelsey Brown BSc outlines your available options.
Exercise
4 min read

How DNA affects your running performance and training response
Do you respond better than others to training? Find out the training factors that determine running performance and how your genetics impact VO2 max gains.
Exercise
14 min read

Running economy
Exercise
6 min read

Decoding the genetics of marathon runners
Exercise
6 min read

The mind-muscle connection: How to lift with your head
Exercise
8 min read

Performance, genetics and VO2 Max
Exercise
6 min read

The physiology of hidden muscles: Diaphragm
Exercise
5 min read

What is my lactate threshold?
Exercise
7 min read

Bilateral vs. unilateral exercises. Whats the difference?
Exercise
7 min read

Working out with PCOS
Exercise
4 min read

Does my butt look big in these genes?
Exercise
6 min read

Vascular Smooth Muscle Contraction
Exercise
11 min read

What's the difference between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers?
Exercise
4 min read

Trait overview: IGF-1 and muscle growth
Exercise
4 min read

4 Essential Reasons Why You Should Be Boosting Your Nitric Oxide Levels!
Exercise
2 min

What's the difference between bodybuilding, powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting?
Exercise
7 min read

What does 3010 mean? Understanding Tempo
Exercise
3 min read

5 mental health benefits of strength training
Exercise
5 min read

5 effects of exercise on your heart
Exercise
6 min read

Optimizing cortisol for exercise and recovery
Exercise
10 min reaed

How UCP2 can enhance your endurance performance
Exercise
5 min read

How much caffeine should you take before a workout?
Exercise
15 min read

How to utilise lactate to build more muscle
Exercise
5 min read

5 tips for returning to the gym after a long break
Taken some time out of the gym? Here are some top tips to ease you back in.
Exercise
9 min read

The health benefits of beetroot
Discover how nitrates, found naturally in beetroots, can benefit your cardiovascular health and exercise performance.
Nutrition
5 min read

Grits for gains
Nutrition
4 min read

Subcutaneous vs Visceral fat. Which do you carry?
Nutrition
6 min read

The truth about eggs and cholesterol
Nutrition
5 min read

Borlotti beans - a plant protein powerhouse
Nutrition
3 min read

What Makes Chickpeas a 'Complete Protein'?
Nutrition
4 min read

Are you sure you have a food allergy?
Nutrition
7 min read

How much magnesium do I need?
Nutrition
8 min read

Which is the best diet for weight loss and heart health?
Nutrition
7 min read

Is it too late for dinner?
Nutrition
5 min read

Why is saturated fat bad for you?
Nutrition
4 min read

4 ways to reduce your saturated fat intake
Nutrition
3 min read

Could you be eating too much saturated fat without realising it?
Nutrition
5 min read

Does watching television with meals cause you to overeat?
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Nutrition
4 min read

How your resting metabolic rate impacts your body composition
How does your resting metabolic rate (RMR) differ from your basal metabolic rate (BMR), and what are the factors that influence it?
Science
8 min read

Are American Football Players Obese?
Science
6 min read

Will you experience menopause the same as your mother?
Science
6 min read

Why Do Jamaicans Dominate Sprinting and East Africans Dominate Distance Running?
Science
6 min read

What’s the deal with Myostatin?
Science
3 min read

How your muscles work: The energy systems used during exercise
Science
6 min read

Prepare to fail
Science
7 min read

The SMART guide to New Year's Resolutions
Science
5 min read

The function of DNA
Science
5 min read

What are the health risks of low testosterone?
Science
4 min read

The importance of optimising your vitamin D levels
Science
5 min read

An avocado a day keeps the doctor away?
Science
17 min read

How your monthly traits are calculated and delivered
Learn how the FitnessGenes science team create your genetic reports.
Science
4 min read