Food Genes and Me

03/27/2019

Check out the news article about food genes and me.

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03/17/2019

New BLOG article highlight Food Genes and Me news coverage

02/28/2019

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02/20/2019

Food Genes and Me story is pinned to the top of Fox 5 TV's page today as a special report: https://www.facebook.com/FOX5Vegas/videos/965622826964505/?__xts__[0]=68.ARAk4sIUMDYYZ_veZV6FyoVcXylHe2qyujjM2Y7b7XSoSqB4qQvhrkwQg47Km36iiqAYIZdRpSoKGtPSTQ7n_PUS1soRsu_b_9Ogdjml-VsxiXPRfpgDO7mSKkut0Q-Tl-SOadHkI6P6QDJ0rEg2usUz3j1mJ_w9ZkLfNocV_G_zOvFWM6Xfn05eif2b2rwqkY4JicRiTSUxGvR-H59LtUpAzCacDk4Ex3mAnfFju591QDuelpmSbQonNtWa6tT_BDbjjJGHxxsWFVnFVpjf3AYO6I9L-8LHW3lXvDaKQPMH1PoosrCFxxRLHxfymdjDORFpQZEpHbckethkG8K9diCKkFRZvg&__tn__=-R

02/20/2019

Faith Tanner of KVVU Fox 5 TV just posted an article and great video spot about food genes and me. Thanks Faith!
https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/special-report-unlv-startup-uses-dna-to-create-specialized-diet/article_bf2a950a-34c0-11e9-91f2-7b0ba2e2ec57.html

02/17/2019

Check out our new BLOG article on Genetic Privacy. I think Food Genes and Me is doing a great job of educating our members to be informed consumers in the new recreational genetics sector. https://foodgenesandme.com

02/07/2019

We have another informative blog post courtesy of Dr. Schiller on foodgenesandme.com

This weeks explores the concept of 'penetrance' and 'expressivity' in the genetic field. From the post:

"One part of this answer has to do with genetic penetrance, which is the percentage of people with a genetic variant that have a particular disease or trait."

"The severity of symptoms associated with a variant is called expressivity. For those with a variant, symptoms can range from severe, moderate, or might not even be noticeable. This is called variable expressivity. "

The post goes on to explain how diet can affect both penetrance and expressivity. Click the link to read this fascinating post and don't forget to sign up for the open beta today! https://foodgenesandme.com/en/blog/post/7-penetrance-and-expressivity-impact-genetic-reporting-.html

Genetic testing companies need to do a better job disclosing that some genetic variants may not affect you, a term called low penetrance , and also may produce mild or no symptoms, which is called low expressivity . We strive to educate you about how your food choices and genetics impacts your healt...

02/04/2019

“Diet is something you want to customize,”

We're excited to share that FG&M and co-founder Martin Schiller was recently featured in an article on Las Vegas Review-Journal. We would like to thank Jessie Bekker for the piece.

All the mainstream attention would not be possible if it weren't for supports like you! Remember, if you previously had genetic testing done via 23andMe or Ancestry you're one upload away from a FREE customized dietary plan. Sign up for the open beta at foodgenesandme.com

https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/las-vegas-researcher-promotes-healthier-eating-via-genetic-data-1588930/

Your genes may hold clues to your optimal diet plan. That’s what UNLV researcher Martin Schiller advocates with his new business, Food Genes and Me, a website that uses genetic data to predic...

02/01/2019

Happy February everyone! To start your month out right, we’ve outlined what goes into the popular Mediterranean Diet. It focuses on eating unprocessed carbs and wholesome, fresh food with an emphasis on fish.

It is an all around solid meal plan, but by using Food Genes & Me you can see if it could really be tailored to you!

01/28/2019

Happy Monday everyone! It's time to highlight another gene that can affect our diet.

Below we see the LCT gene, or LAC. The LCT gene on Chromosome 2 contains instructions for creating an enzyme called lactase, which helps break down lactose. As most people age, their lactase levels decrease, making it more difficult to digest milk products. Severe lactose intolerance can make you feel uncomfortable after just one bite of cheese.

At least nine LCT gene mutations cause congenital lactase deficiency, also called congenital alactasia. FG&M can help detecting such mutations and give alternatives to help avoid discomfort.

01/25/2019

We've already shared how certain genetic traits are responsible for gluten allergy or Celiac's disease, but did you know that there are other unique traits/reactions to food caused by our genes?

For example, a legit alcohol flush reaction happens after just one drink — sometimes even less. It'll make your face turn bright red and can come with other unpleasant symptoms like headaches, nausea, and sleepiness. The variant that causes the reaction is most commonly found in people from Asia. A toxic substance in booze stays in their system, causing the blood vessels in their faces to expand.

If already subscribe to services like 23andMe there's absolutely no reason to subscribe to FG&M's personalized diet plan. Sign up for the open beta at foodgenesandme.com

01/23/2019

Depending on which genes you have, there’s a possibility that having at least one alcoholic beverage a day can actually help you 🍻

On the flip side, you could also have a genetic variant that raises your chance of being affected by Esophageal Cancer. You can find out which gene you have by using Food Genes & Me!

There is a possibility that you can have both genes, but what would you do in that situation? Read our latest blog post to find out:

Punch line- In all recreational genetics analyses, sometimes two variants have opposing effects. In our example drinking more alcohol elevates the risk for esophageal cancer, but lowers the risk for alcohol-induced pancreatitis. We suggest that you decide what to do on a case-by-case basis consideri...