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Is Alcoholism partially genetic, and can diet prevent it?
According to the book I bought, "Genetic Nutrition," alcoholism is largely determined by genetic make-up, along with environmental adaptations, and social background.Interestingly …
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Was your genetic test worth it?
Did you learn something that lead to a significant change in your daily routine?
Do you think your health will be even better now that you have this new information?
Do you trust …
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Exaggerated response of blood lipids to SFA consumption
Hi guys, this is another cholesterol related question.
I got myself tested after LC-ing for six months or so (wasn't strictly paleo) and TC was 376 (HDL 81). Was consuming butter …
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Is diet and the effects of a diet, largely genetic?
A helpful paleohacker (amerindian) on another thread, pointed me to the study summarised in this blog:
http://evolvinghealthscience.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/why-fat-brain-made-us-mo …
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A genetic predisposition for hot/spicy/salty/sour foods?
I like bitter/ sour/hot/salty foods.I do like bitter beers, but sweet foods and carby starches do nothing for me. I have friends who live for sweet and carby (like my rail-thin hub …