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Calling all APOE 4/4
For those who got APOE 4/4 result on genetic testing (http://snpedia.com/index.php/APOE).
What have you learned during your experimentation with diet, supplementation and with ove …
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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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Would you get your microbiome sequenced for $69?
Lots of press recently on the microbiome, and a crowdfunding initiative that allows you to sequence your microbiome for only $69 (www.indiegogo.com/ubiome)
What do you think? Woul …
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Would you be prepared to test your APOe gene?
The APOe gene encodes for a protein associated with triglyceride metabolism but its also implicated in Alzheimer's disease.
It has been suggested that a variant of the APOe gene …
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What type of knowledge about yourself would you expect to gain from a genetic test?
Of all the dietary plans out there, it's the paleo system that distinguishes itself as being consistent with a rational process of ongoing learning about nutrition and self (i.e. r …
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How neanderthal are you? And what is your ideal diet like?
Chris and I were having a conversation about how some people do really awesome on pretty low carb and some people feel sick. I started getting curious about whether this might have …
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23AndMe, Worth the $$$?
Considering genetic testing, mostly just my curiosity getting the best of me. For only $100 and $9/month for a year I think it is pretty affordable.
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Has anyone done a Pathway Genomics Fit test?
My nutritionist is recommending this test for me.
https://www.pathway.com/dna-reports/pathway-fit
Anybody done it?
Thanks
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Anyone do genetic testing?
I've been a member of 23andme for a while but haven't found much interesting to do with the data. It's nice to know that I don't have any hidden genetic diseases and am also not a …
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How do I get my doc to pay for genetic testing?
Since I have Parkinson's on both sides (Grandparents) of my family tree, I'd like to get the most complete genetic testing for myself and family members.
I have a PPO, so I can s …
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Hack my ignorance re: Apo E4
This came up in my Google Reader feed, and now I'm all paranoid: http://www.trackyourplaque.com/blog/2011/07/the-exception-to-low-carb.html.
I want to run out and get my genes e …
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Non-Africans found to be part Neanderthal; what does that mean for certain genomes nutritionally?
Non-Africans Are Part Neanderthal, Genetic Research Shows
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110718085329.htm
In light of these findings, is there anything that we can …
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The wheres and hows of getting TESTED. (ApoE, Cortisol, Genome, O6:O3 Ratio, Mineral Levels, etc…)
We discuss these "tests" all the time. We toss it into answers and comments and questions with ease. Probably most Paleo-heads on here know what most of these tests are and what th …
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Can a PaleoHacker help me hack my 23andme data?
Just got my 23andme data back -- would love to know what is the best way to get the most actionable data out of it.
What should I look at that will let me make a change in my diet …
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The Ultimate Testing PaleoHacks Thread
[This is a follow-on to my supplements question]
Lots of questions around testing on PaleoHacks. Why, How, Which etc etc
Let's wrap this in one amazing thread.
Here is how I …