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Share your ethnicity & carb tolerance

I've always wondered if the different levels in carb tolerance that we often see has anything to do with genetic differences that related to ethnicity. I, for example, am half It …
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Anyone else taking this free online course on genetics and evolution?

I thought this might be of interest to some of the folks on here. It is a free online course offered by Duke University called "Introduction to Genetics and Evolution". https:// …
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Glutathione supplemetation

Hi, I have recently taken Genova's DetoxiGenomic Profile. Apparently I am absent of the GSTM! Glutathione gene. If glutathione supplementation is useless, what would you recommend …
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Ultimate Apo-ε4/ε4 paleo hacking thread

Dear all! What do you think about creating the ultimate hacking thread for Apo-ε4/ε4 gene mutations to discuss practical real-life implications. What worked and what did not for c …
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Ask: What is genetic, what is not?

We are our genes, but our genes are not our fate. As a paleo community we tend to concern ourselves greatly with our natural heritage, our predispositions and our gene expressions. …
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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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Would APOE 4/4 benefit from NAC / Gluthaionine supplementation?

Anyone tried it? What is better NAC or gluthaionine? I found this interesting paper which supports supplementation with NAC and couple of other gluthaionine precursors: http://ww …
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Is big male butt genetics issue or just poor eating habits?

I just wonder why it happens?
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What is a good, interesting paleo topic for my genetics course?

Hey all, I need to do a genetics paper, and it's pretty free reign. This is the assignment: The Final Project A term paper is required. The term paper is due when you turn in y …
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McEwen on Kruse: hack her critique of K’s use of evolutionary biology

I'll start with my question: Do you agree with Melissa McEwen's critique of Jack Kruse's (mis)use of evolutionary biology? I should note that I am a fan of both McEwen and Kruse. …
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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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Is it time to replace paleo with nutrigenetics?

Paleo is a wonderful notion - to emphasise the dietary practices that our bodies, due to evolution, are best suited to. This principle seems to work particularly well when compar …
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Do you take into account your ancestry when you try to be flexible with your paleo diet (e.g. dairy, rice consumption)?

I know that strict paleo doesn't include grains, dairy or legumes. However, I think the majority of people here are flexible with what they eat. Butter and cream seem to be sacred …
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How quickly are we still evolving?

As I understand the core argument for paleo, modern man retains what is essentially a 100,000-year old gene map, and many of our current health and psychological issues result from …
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Who will win in the battle between lifestyle and genetics?

I don't see my dad that much but when I did the other day I noticed that his skin is not great, my mum's seems ok but i think she wears foundation. My own skin is not great also, q …

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