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Original articles, guides and research from our in-house geneticists, doctors and sports scientists.

Articles

Why Genetics Should Be Part of Every Fitness Professional's Toolkit, And How to Get There
For Professionals

Why Genetics Should Be Part of Every Fitness Professional's Toolkit, And How to Get There

FitnessGenes · 7 min read
Can You Use Your Ancestry DNA Data to Build a Personalised Longevity Plan?
Science

Can You Use Your Ancestry DNA Data to Build a Personalised Longevity Plan?

Pierpaolo Zollo · 8 min read
The longevity six: where your DNA fits in
Science

The longevity six: where your DNA fits in

Dr Stuart Grice · 7 min read
Is FitnessGenes Worth the Money? A Geneticist’s Honest Answer
About FitnessGenes

Is FitnessGenes Worth the Money? A Geneticist’s Honest Answer

Dr Stuart Grice · 8 min read
Why You Should Integrate DNA Testing Into Your Health and Fitness Business
For Professionals

Why You Should Integrate DNA Testing Into Your Health and Fitness Business

Pierpaolo Zollo · 6 min read
How a FitnessGenes test helped overcome stalled weight loss and guided strategic blood testing
Testimonial

How a FitnessGenes test helped overcome stalled weight loss and guided strategic blood testing

Kelsey Brown, BSc · 5 min read
How FitnessGenes Compares to the DNA Testing Market‚ And Why the Difference Matters
About FitnessGenes

How FitnessGenes Compares to the DNA Testing Market‚ And Why the Difference Matters

Pierpaolo Zollo · 6 min read
How To Navigate & Read Your DNA Reports
User Guide

How To Navigate & Read Your DNA Reports

Alex Auld · 5 min read
Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training: Is One Better Than the Other?
Exercise

Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training: Is One Better Than the Other?

Finn-Tore Camacho Bjørnsand · 6 min read
Subcutaneous vs Visceral Fat: What Your DNA Tells You
Science

Subcutaneous vs Visceral Fat: What Your DNA Tells You

Kelsey Brown · 10 min read
What is the FOXO3 Gene and Why Does It Matter for Longevity?
Science

What is the FOXO3 Gene and Why Does It Matter for Longevity?

Dr Stuart Grice · 7 min read
You’re Blood Testing Regularly. Here’s What You’re Still Missing
Science

You’re Blood Testing Regularly. Here’s What You’re Still Missing

Dr Samantha Decombel · 7 min read
What FitnessGenes customer, Adam, learned from his results
Testimonial

What FitnessGenes customer, Adam, learned from his results

Pierpaolo Zollo
Does Your DNA Determine Which Probiotics Work for You?
Supplements

Does Your DNA Determine Which Probiotics Work for You?

FitnessGenes · 5 min read
You Have Done ZOE. Here Is Why You Also Need a DNA Test.
About FitnessGenes

You Have Done ZOE. Here Is Why You Also Need a DNA Test.

Geraldine Campbell · 9 min read
What Is DNA Fitness Testing and How Does It Work?
User Guide

What Is DNA Fitness Testing and How Does It Work?

Kelsey Brown · 7 min read
Nutrigenomics: Can Your Genes Tell You What to Eat?
Nutrition

Nutrigenomics: Can Your Genes Tell You What to Eat?

Dr Stuart Grice · 18 min read
Can a DNA Test Tell You Your Biological Age?
Science

Can a DNA Test Tell You Your Biological Age?

Dr Stuart Grice · 8 min read
Can a DNA Test Explain Your Hormone Imbalances?
Science

Can a DNA Test Explain Your Hormone Imbalances?

Kelsey Brown · 10 min read
Does Creatine Work for Everyone?
Supplements

Does Creatine Work for Everyone?

Kelsey Brown · 6 min read
What does the APOE gene actually tell you about your long-term health?
Science

What does the APOE gene actually tell you about your long-term health?

Dr Stuart Grice · 9 min read
Why Is My DNA Driving Inflammation As I Age?
Science

Why Is My DNA Driving Inflammation As I Age?

Dr Stuart Grice · 9 min read
Rhabdomyolysis - Are You Genetically More at Risk?
Science

Rhabdomyolysis - Are You Genetically More at Risk?

Geraldine Campbell · 15 min read
Does Your DNA Affect How Fast You Build Muscle?
Exercise

Does Your DNA Affect How Fast You Build Muscle?

FitnessGenes · 10 min read
Why Is My Vitamin D Always Low? The Genetic Reason Nobody Tells You About
Science

Why Is My Vitamin D Always Low? The Genetic Reason Nobody Tells You About

Dr Samantha Decombel · 12 min read
The ACTN3 Gene: Are You Built for Power or Endurance?
Science

The ACTN3 Gene: Are You Built for Power or Endurance?

Geraldine Campbell · 12 min read
How Losing My Dad in His 50s Taught Me the Secrets to Living Longer
Science

How Losing My Dad in His 50s Taught Me the Secrets to Living Longer

Dr Samantha Decombel · 24 min read
Why Two People Can Do the Same Training and Get Completely Different Results
Science

Why Two People Can Do the Same Training and Get Completely Different Results

Dr Stuart Grice · 8 min read
How You Can Use Zinc to Your Muscle Building Advantage
Supplements

How You Can Use Zinc to Your Muscle Building Advantage

Dr Stuart Grice · 6 min read
How DNA Personalisation Transformed Alex’s Triathlon Performance
Testimonial

How DNA Personalisation Transformed Alex’s Triathlon Performance

Kelsey Brown · 6 min read
What is FitnessGenes: The Complete Guide
User Guide

What is FitnessGenes: The Complete Guide

Kelsey Brown · 10 min read
Megabox Fitness: Using DNA Testing To Complete The Performance Picture
Testimonial

Megabox Fitness: Using DNA Testing To Complete The Performance Picture

Alex Auld
How Your DNA Influences Your Alzheimer’s Risk (And What To Do About It)
Science

How Your DNA Influences Your Alzheimer’s Risk (And What To Do About It)

Alex Auld · 6 min read
What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?
Nutrition

What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?

Kelsey Brown · 3 min read
Is there a healthy type of sugar?
Nutrition

Is there a healthy type of sugar?

Kelsey Brown · 5 min read
The best food sources of omega-3 and omega-6
Nutrition

The best food sources of omega-3 and omega-6

Kelsey Brown · 4 min read
How do I measure my heart rate variability?
Exercise

How do I measure my heart rate variability?

Kelsey Brown · 3 min read
New Report: Resting Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability
Traits

New Report: Resting Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability

Alex Auld · 5 min read
How can I make snacking more healthy?
Nutrition

How can I make snacking more healthy?

Kelsey Brown · 3 min read
What happens if I eat too much salt?
Nutrition

What happens if I eat too much salt?

Kelsey Brown · 5 min read
How can I get enough protein from a plant-based diet?
Nutrition

How can I get enough protein from a plant-based diet?

Kelsey Brown · 4 min read
How too much sitting reduces your muscle mass
Exercise

How too much sitting reduces your muscle mass

Kelsey Brown · 4 min read
The Foundation of Bone Strength: Osteoblasts and Bone Remodelling
Science

The Foundation of Bone Strength: Osteoblasts and Bone Remodelling

Alex Auld · 4 min read
Eero Mäntyranta: A Champion Skier with a Unique Genetic Mutation
Science

Eero Mäntyranta: A Champion Skier with a Unique Genetic Mutation

Alex Auld · 3 min read
Iron-Powered Performance: A Guide for Endurance Athletes
Nutrition

Iron-Powered Performance: A Guide for Endurance Athletes

Alex Auld · 3 min read
How Spirulina Can Boost Your Endurance Performance
Supplements

How Spirulina Can Boost Your Endurance Performance

Alex Auld · 3 min read
How Multicomponent Preventative Training Can Help You Stay Injury Free
Exercise

How Multicomponent Preventative Training Can Help You Stay Injury Free

Kelsey Brown · 5 min read
How Alex Uses His Results To Optimise His Training
Testimonial

How Alex Uses His Results To Optimise His Training

Alex Auld · 4 min read
What is genetic variation and how does it occur?
Science

What is genetic variation and how does it occur?

Alex Auld · 4 min read
How Geraldine Uses Her Results To Manage Her Eating Habits
Testimonial

How Geraldine Uses Her Results To Manage Her Eating Habits

Geraldine Campbell · 5 min read
The role and function of DNA
Science

The role and function of DNA

Alex Auld · 5 min read
Important questions to ask before taking a DNA test
User Guide

Important questions to ask before taking a DNA test

Alex Auld · 5 min read
How the 80/20 approach can improve your endurance performance
Exercise

How the 80/20 approach can improve your endurance performance

Kelsey Brown · 3 min read
The Heart Health benefits of Dark Chocolate
Nutrition

The Heart Health benefits of Dark Chocolate

Kelsey Brown · 3 min read
Can I change my muscle fibre composition?
Exercise

Can I change my muscle fibre composition?

Haran Sivapalan · 16 min read
Should you do cardio and weights in the same workout?
Exercise

Should you do cardio and weights in the same workout?

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
How does inflammation affect your ability to build muscle?
Exercise

How does inflammation affect your ability to build muscle?

Kelsey Brown · 5 min read
Is your IL-6 activity enhancing or limiting your muscle growth?
Traits

Is your IL-6 activity enhancing or limiting your muscle growth?

Alex Auld · 4 min read
How do I measure my VO2 max?
Exercise

How do I measure my VO2 max?

Kelsey Brown · 4 min read
How to save and follow your recommended actions
User Guide

How to save and follow your recommended actions

Alex Auld · 4 min read
How to access your free lifestyle-based reports
User Guide

How to access your free lifestyle-based reports

Alex Auld · 3 min read
How DNA affects your running performance and training response
Exercise

How DNA affects your running performance and training response

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Kickstart your 2023 fitness goals with free, personalized fat loss advice
About FitnessGenes

Kickstart your 2023 fitness goals with free, personalized fat loss advice

Alex Auld · 3 min read
5 major changes we’ve made to the Members’ Area for 2023
About FitnessGenes

5 major changes we’ve made to the Members’ Area for 2023

Alex Auld · 5 min read
Trait: Daytime napping and morningness (HCRTR2)
Traits

Trait: Daytime napping and morningness (HCRTR2)

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Plague susceptibility and autoimmunity (ERAP2)
Traits

Trait: Plague susceptibility and autoimmunity (ERAP2)

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Trait: Caffeine metabolism and heart health
Traits

Trait: Caffeine metabolism and heart health

Haran Sivapalan · 21 min read
Trait: Bone mineral density (VDR)
Traits

Trait: Bone mineral density (VDR)

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Musculoskeletal soft tissue injury risk (COL5A1)
Traits

Trait: Musculoskeletal soft tissue injury risk (COL5A1)

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Adiponectin levels (ADIPOQ)
Traits

Trait: Adiponectin levels (ADIPOQ)

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Lactose tolerance
Traits

Trait: Lactose tolerance

Haran Sivapalan · 21 min read
Post-exercise recovery rate
Traits

Post-exercise recovery rate

Haran Sivapalan · 16 min read
Trait: Magnesium levels (MUC1)
Traits

Trait: Magnesium levels (MUC1)

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Trait: BTBD9 and sleep movement
Traits

Trait: BTBD9 and sleep movement

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Trait: Caffeine and endurance performance
Traits

Trait: Caffeine and endurance performance

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
An avocado a day keeps the doctor away?
Nutrition

An avocado a day keeps the doctor away?

Haran Sivapalan · 17 min read
How to utilise lactate to build more muscle
Exercise

How to utilise lactate to build more muscle

Kelsey Brown · 5 min read
Trait: Lactate clearance and building muscle (MCT1)
Traits

Trait: Lactate clearance and building muscle (MCT1)

Haran Sivapalan · 18 min read
Trait: AHSG and body fat
Traits

Trait: AHSG and body fat

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Does watching television with meals cause you to overeat?
Behaviour

Does watching television with meals cause you to overeat?

Kelsey Brown · 4 min read
Trait: BDNF, memory and overeating
Traits

Trait: BDNF, memory and overeating

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
How much caffeine should you take before a workout?
Supplements

How much caffeine should you take before a workout?

Kelsey Brown · 5 min read
Trait: Caffeine and muscle building
Traits

Trait: Caffeine and muscle building

Haran Sivapalan · 16 min read
How UCP2 can enhance your endurance performance
Exercise

How UCP2 can enhance your endurance performance

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

Could you be eating too much saturated fat without realising it?

Kelsey Brown · 5 min read
Is saturated fat bad for you?
Nutrition

Is saturated fat bad for you?

Alex Auld · 4 min read
4 ways to reduce your saturated fat intake
Nutrition

4 ways to reduce your saturated fat intake

Alex Auld · 3 min read
Trait: Healthy blood pressure and exercise (NOS3)
Traits

Trait: Healthy blood pressure and exercise (NOS3)

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Improving insulin secretion (KCNJ11)
Traits

Trait: Improving insulin secretion (KCNJ11)

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

Trait: Protecting your heart (PRSC1)

Haran Sivapalan · 22 min read
Trait: Seasonal variation in appetite (NPAS2)
Traits

Trait: Seasonal variation in appetite (NPAS2)

Haran Sivapalan · 25 min read
Trait: Lowering risk of blood clots
Traits

Trait: Lowering risk of blood clots

Haran Sivapalan · 25 min read
Trait: Reducing Norovirus Infections (FUT2)
Traits

Trait: Reducing Norovirus Infections (FUT2)

Haran Sivapalan · 22 min read
Trait: PTPN2 and gut health
Traits

Trait: PTPN2 and gut health

Haran Sivapalan · 22 min read
Trait: ATR1 and blood pressure
Traits

Trait: ATR1 and blood pressure

Haran Sivapalan · 16 min read
Trait: DNA repair and longevity (TP53)
Traits

Trait: DNA repair and longevity (TP53)

Haran Sivapalan · 22 min read
Trait: Bitter taste sensitivity
Traits

Trait: Bitter taste sensitivity

Haran Sivapalan · 24 min read
Trait: ATM and DNA damage
Traits

Trait: ATM and DNA damage

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Trait: GNB3 and cardiometabolic health
Traits

Trait: GNB3 and cardiometabolic health

Haran Sivapalan · 18 min read
Trait: LPA and heart health
Traits

Trait: LPA and heart health

Haran Sivapalan · 21 min read
Trait: MC4R and obesity
Traits

Trait: MC4R and obesity

Haran Sivapalan · 21 min read
Trait: Insulin processing (PCSK1)
Traits

Trait: Insulin processing (PCSK1)

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Oxytocin and overeating (OXTR)
Traits

Trait: Oxytocin and overeating (OXTR)

Haran Sivapalan · 16 min read
Trait: Infection susceptibility (MAL)
Traits

Trait: Infection susceptibility (MAL)

Haran Sivapalan · 19 min read
Trait: PCSK1 and overeating
Traits

Trait: PCSK1 and overeating

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Zinc and insulin secretion (SLC30A8)
Traits

Trait: Zinc and insulin secretion (SLC30A8)

Haran Sivapalan · 17 min read
Trait: SIRT1 and neuroprotection
Traits

Trait: SIRT1 and neuroprotection

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Trait: Alcohol metabolism (ALDH2) and health
Traits

Trait: Alcohol metabolism (ALDH2) and health

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
Trait: TNNI3K and fat intake
Traits

Trait: TNNI3K and fat intake

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: FOXO3 and longevity
Traits

Trait: FOXO3 and longevity

Haran Sivapalan · 19 min read
Trait: Fat taste sensitivity (CD36)
Traits

Trait: Fat taste sensitivity (CD36)

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Trait: Sugar consumption (GLUT2)
Traits

Trait: Sugar consumption (GLUT2)

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Trait: BCAA metabolism and muscle building
Traits

Trait: BCAA metabolism and muscle building

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: MTHFR and blood pressure
Traits

Trait: MTHFR and blood pressure

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: IL-10 and anti-inflammation
Traits

Trait: IL-10 and anti-inflammation

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Trait: Dopamine and impulsive eating (DRD2)
Traits

Trait: Dopamine and impulsive eating (DRD2)

Haran Sivapalan · 17 min read
Trait: Pain Sensitivity (FAAH)
Traits

Trait: Pain Sensitivity (FAAH)

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Protection against reactive oxygen species (UCP2)
Traits

Trait: Protection against reactive oxygen species (UCP2)

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Vitamin D conversion (CYP2R1)
Traits

Trait: Vitamin D conversion (CYP2R1)

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: C-reactive protein levels (LEPR)
Traits

Trait: C-reactive protein levels (LEPR)

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Telomere-linked ageing (TERC)
Traits

Trait: Telomere-linked ageing (TERC)

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Trait: Compulsive overeating (FAAH)
Traits

Trait: Compulsive overeating (FAAH)

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

Trait#87: Basal Metabolic Rate (UCP2)

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
Trait: BCAA breakdown
Traits

Trait: BCAA breakdown

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Overeating risk (APOA2)
Traits

Trait: Overeating risk (APOA2)

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Vitamin K Breakdown
Traits

Trait: Vitamin K Breakdown

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Vitamin E Breakdown
Traits

Trait: Vitamin E Breakdown

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Vitamin D Level (GC)
Traits

Trait: Vitamin D Level (GC)

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
Trait: High Blood Pressure Risk (FURIN)
Traits

Trait: High Blood Pressure Risk (FURIN)

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Sex hormones and visceral fat
Traits

Trait: Sex hormones and visceral fat

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Vitamin B6 Level
Traits

Trait: Vitamin B6 Level

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Blood Fat Level (APOA5)
Traits

Trait: Blood Fat Level (APOA5)

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Master Trait: Fat Intake
Traits

Master Trait: Fat Intake

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Fat Metabolism (β-oxidation)
Traits

Trait: Fat Metabolism (β-oxidation)

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Metabolic Efficiency (UCP1)
Traits

Trait: Metabolic Efficiency (UCP1)

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
Trait: Obesity Risk (FTO)
Traits

Trait: Obesity Risk (FTO)

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Saturated Fat Response (APOA2)
Traits

Trait: Saturated Fat Response (APOA2)

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: ApoE and inflammation
Traits

Trait: ApoE and inflammation

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Thyroid Function
Traits

Trait: Thyroid Function

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Vitamin C Level (SLC23A1)
Traits

Trait: Vitamin C Level (SLC23A1)

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
5 tips for returning to the gym after a long break
Behaviour

5 tips for returning to the gym after a long break

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (NQO1)
Traits

Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (NQO1)

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Gut Inflammation Risk (NOD2)
Traits

Trait: Gut Inflammation Risk (NOD2)

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Vitamin A Requirement
Traits

Trait: Vitamin A Requirement

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
Trait: BCAAs and Insulin (PPM1K)
Traits

Trait: BCAAs and Insulin (PPM1K)

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Is it too late for dinner?
Nutrition

Is it too late for dinner?

Haran Sivapalan · 5 min read
Trait: Detoxification Rate (NAT2)
Traits

Trait: Detoxification Rate (NAT2)

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
Trait: Detoxification Rate (NAT1)
Traits

Trait: Detoxification Rate (NAT1)

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Which is the best diet for weight loss and heart health?
Nutrition

Which is the best diet for weight loss and heart health?

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
Trait: Cholesterol and Ageing
Traits

Trait: Cholesterol and Ageing

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Muscle Damage (TNF-α)
Traits

Trait: Muscle Damage (TNF-α)

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
The importance of optimising your vitamin D levels
Science

The importance of optimising your vitamin D levels

Alex Auld · 5 min read
Trait: Insulin Secretion (TCF7L2)
Traits

Trait: Insulin Secretion (TCF7L2)

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
Trait: Cardiovascular Health (GLUL)
Traits

Trait: Cardiovascular Health (GLUL)

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
What are the health risks of low testosterone?
Science

What are the health risks of low testosterone?

Alex Auld · 4 min read
Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (GPx-1)
Traits

Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (GPx-1)

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
Trait: Vitamin B12 Absorption
Traits

Trait: Vitamin B12 Absorption

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Trait: Cortisol Sensitivity
Traits

Trait: Cortisol Sensitivity

Alex Auld · 5 min read
Trait: BDNF Activity and Cognition
Traits

Trait: BDNF Activity and Cognition

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
How our monthly reports are calculated and delivered
User Guide

How our monthly reports are calculated and delivered

Alex Auld · 4 min read
Trait: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Traits

Trait: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Sleep/Wake Cycle
Traits

Trait: Sleep/Wake Cycle

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Sleep and Weight Gain
Traits

Trait: Sleep and Weight Gain

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (SOD2)
Traits

Trait: Oxidative Stress Risk (SOD2)

Haran Sivapalan · 6 min read
Trait overview: IGF-1 and muscle growth
Traits

Trait overview: IGF-1 and muscle growth

Alex Auld · 4 min read
Trait: APOE and Health
Traits

Trait: APOE and Health

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Inflammation and IL-6
Traits

Trait: Inflammation and IL-6

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min read
Trait: Betaine Requirement
Traits

Trait: Betaine Requirement

Haran Sivapalan · 9 min read
Trait: Choline Metabolism
Traits

Trait: Choline Metabolism

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
Trait: Muscle Performance (ACTN3)
Traits

Trait: Muscle Performance (ACTN3)

Haran Sivapalan · 14 min read
Trait: Muscle Growth (IGF-1)
Traits

Trait: Muscle Growth (IGF-1)

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
Trait: Fuel Usage (UCP2)
Traits

Trait: Fuel Usage (UCP2)

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Muscle Hypertrophy (mTOR)
Traits

Trait: Muscle Hypertrophy (mTOR)

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Mitochondria and Energy
Traits

Trait: Mitochondria and Energy

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Serotonin Synthesis
Traits

Trait: Serotonin Synthesis

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Dopamine Metabolism (MAO)
Traits

Trait: Dopamine Metabolism (MAO)

Haran Sivapalan · 6 min read
Trait: Dopamine Metabolism (COMT)
Traits

Trait: Dopamine Metabolism (COMT)

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: Adrenaline Acute Response
Traits

Trait: Adrenaline Acute Response

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
Trait: Adrenaline Baseline Level
Traits

Trait: Adrenaline Baseline Level

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Estrogen Production
Traits

Trait: Estrogen Production

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Fasting Blood Glucose
Traits

Trait: Fasting Blood Glucose

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
Trait: Blood Flow and Calcium
Traits

Trait: Blood Flow and Calcium

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Leptin Resistance
Traits

Trait: Leptin Resistance

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Optimizing cortisol for exercise and recovery
Exercise

Optimizing cortisol for exercise and recovery

Haran Sivapalan · 10 min reaed
Vascular Smooth Muscle Contraction
Science

Vascular Smooth Muscle Contraction

Haran Sivapalan · 11 min read
Trait: Blood Calcium Level
Traits

Trait: Blood Calcium Level

Haran Sivapalan · 12 min read
Trait: Melatonin, Sleep and Glucose
Traits

Trait: Melatonin, Sleep and Glucose

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
The truth about eggs and cholesterol
Nutrition

The truth about eggs and cholesterol

Haran Sivapalan · 5 min read
Trait: Testosterone Level
Traits

Trait: Testosterone Level

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
Trait: BH4 Synthesis and Recycling
Traits

Trait: BH4 Synthesis and Recycling

Haran Sivapalan · 6 min read
Your Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System and why it’s important
Science

Your Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System and why it’s important

Haran Sivapalan · 15 min read
Trait: Nitric Oxide and Blood Flow
Traits

Trait: Nitric Oxide and Blood Flow

Haran Sivapalan · 13 min read
How much magnesium do I need?
Supplements

How much magnesium do I need?

Haran Sivapalan · 8 min read
5 effects of exercise on your heart
Exercise

5 effects of exercise on your heart

Haran Sivapalan · 6 min read
Are American Football Players Obese?
Science

Are American Football Players Obese?

Haran Sivapalan · 6 min read
Are you sure you have a food allergy?
Nutrition

Are you sure you have a food allergy?

Haran Sivapalan · 7 min read
The SMART guide to New Year’s Resolutions
Behaviour

The SMART guide to New Year’s Resolutions

Geraldine Campbell · 5 min read
Are you salt sensitive?
Science

Are you salt sensitive?

Haran Sivapalan · 5 min read
Prepare to fail
Behaviour

Prepare to fail

Geraldine Campbell · 7 min read
5 mental health benefits of strength training
Exercise

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What is my lactate threshold?

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What’s the difference between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers?

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Will you experience menopause the same as your mother?

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The health benefits of beetroot

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