Posts by Nattha Wannissorn, PhD
Is Sugar Poisonous? What Does Science Say and What Should You Do?
Introduction In May 2009, Dr. Robert Lustig gave a controversial but credible lecture called Sugar: The Bitter Truth at the University of California San Francisco. As of 2023, the 1.5-hour…
Read MoreHow to Stop Feeling Tired After Eating and Beat Afternoon Slumps
Lunch is supposed to give you the energy you need to power through your afternoon. But what if instead, it makes you feel more tired?
Read MoreScientific Background and Glossary On Genetics and Nutrigenomics
Your genome is made of 46 pieces of DNA, each packaged into a chromosome. Each chromosome is like a long scroll of recipes encoded with 4 letters or base pairs,…
Read MoreCarbohydrate (Glucose) Tolerance: Definition, Signs, and Lab Test
Carbohydrates have become a controversy lately in the nutrition world. You may have seen phrases like “insulin resistance” or “low carb diet”, or people wearing little continuous glucose monitoring devices on their arms to track their blood sugar. But why all the fuss over something as common as carbs?
Read MoreCarbohydrate and Glucose Intolerance Causes – Genetics, Lifestyle Factors, and More
In the previous article, we defined terms like carbohydrate and glucose tolerances. In this article, we explore other factors that can affect how well your body handles carbs, how genes and lifestyle factors can play a role, and more.
Read MoreHow Does Human Genetics Shape the Gut Flora and Microbiome?
From digesting and absorbing nutrients to even regulating your immune system, the microbiome has many influential effects on your overall health and well-being. While many things can influence the microorganisms…
Read MoreMedicinal Mushrooms: What You Need to Know & How Best to Use Them
What are Medicinal Mushrooms? Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional cultures for their potential health benefits. These mushrooms contain bioactive compounds that support various aspects of well-being,…
Read MoreWhat are Fat Genes? And How to Lose Genetic Fat
Could your weight loss struggles and diet failure be genetic?
In this article, we focus on specific genes involved in weight regulation. But, it’s important to understand that while genes do factor in, they are often not black and white. They are also something you can’t control.
Read MoreMagnesium for Women’s Hormones
Most women don’t realize that their symptoms of hormonal imbalance could be due to low magnesium. Even if you don’t have magnesium deficiency, only suboptimal levels, it can contribute to your symptoms.
Read MoreLow Vitamin D: Causes, Prevalence, Nutrigenetics, Supplementation, & More
Vitamin D has gained significant traction recently for supporting health and well-being beyond bone health. But despite how important it is, a staggering number of people worldwide have low or…
Read MorePart 2: Best Tests For Whole-Body Magnesium Deficiency And Statuses: Accuracies, Pros, And Cons
In this part you will discover the invaluable insights offered by the magnesium tests available.
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