Vitamin D & Your Genes: How VDR Variants Impact Dopamine, Immunity, Aging & Why K2 Isn’t Always Better

Vitamin D is more than a bone-supporting nutrient — it’s a brain, mood, and longevity regulator driven by one key pathway: the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR). For people with VDR gene variants, simply adding more K2 isn’t always beneficial — in fact, it can shift calcium signaling in ways that reduce D3 effectiveness. This article explains how vitamin D affects dopamine, telomeres, and cellular aging — and why personalized supplementation is the key to true vitamin D optimization.

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Don’t Get Floxed! Exploring the Genetic Factors That Impact Your Ciprofloxacin Experience (Cipro)

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Demystify How Your Genes Influence Mycotoxin Elimination

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How to Use Your Genetics and Nutrition to Influence Surgical Outcomes

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Published 3 years ago

When it comes to surgery, understanding your genetics can be an essential tool pre and post-operatively. This article explores 11 areas where common genetic variations can significantly impact surgical outcomes.

The Basics of DNA

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In honor of National DNA Day (April 25th), this post covers the basics: what is DNA? Who discovered it? And why does it matter?

SNPs Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Genetic Variation

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5 Ways SNiP Nutrigenomic’s DNA Test Is Unique

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Published 3 years ago

The days of blind nutrition are behind us.At SNiP Nutrigenomics, we give you actionable information from you DNA. Using a CLIA certified and HIPAA compliant lab, we gather information about specific genes that can lead to real improvements in your health and wellness.Here are 6 insights unique to SNiP's DNA Test

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