DGP: Folate vs. Folic Acid [Episode 11]

Posted by Dr. Ben Lynch on June 9, 2021

Welcome to this week’s Dirty Genes Podcast  — I’m Dr. Ben Lynch

Topics: Dirty Genes Podcast, Dr. Ben Lynch, Folate, Folic Acid, MTHFR, Nutrition, Supplementation

DGP: Healthcare vs. Sick Care with Meg Kilcup, PharmD, IHP [Episode 10]

Posted by Dr. Ben Lynch on June 2, 2021

Welcome to this week’s Dirty Genes Podcast. Today I’m interviewing integrative pharmacist Meg Kilcup about the problem with medications and healthier, more sustainable solutions.

Topics: Dirty Genes, Dirty Genes Podcast, Dr. Ben Lynch, Healthcare, Interview, Lifestyle, Medications, Pharmaceuticals

10 Ways We Test Your Supplements at Seeking Health

Posted by Amber Larsen on May 28, 2021

As with most things, not all supplements are created equal.

What’s in your supplement bottle? Does it match what’s printed on the product label?

Topics: Allergens, cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), Consumer Labs Certification, Dietary Supplements, Expiration Date, GMOs, Heavy Metals, IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards), Microbes, NSF International, Products, Seeking Health Supplements, Supplement labels, Supplement Testing, Supplements

DGP: What Happens If I Can’t Get N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)? [Episode 9]

Posted by Dr. Ben Lynch on May 25, 2021

Welcome to this week’s SNPit. This is where we get down and dirty on a specific topic about your health. Today’s topic is the possible ban on NAC plus a simple, worry-free solution for you.

Topics: Dirty Genes, Dirty Genes Podcast, Dr. Ben Lynch, Glutathione, Health, Health Tips, Magnesium, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), Supplementation

Get Pregnant Faster with Ovulation Tracking: The Basics of Fertility Charting

Posted by Aimee McNew, MNT, CNTP on May 21, 2021

Trying to get pregnant might seem like it should all be fun, but it can feel hopeless if it doesn’t happen effortlessly. But keep the faith! Understanding the many factors at play can increase your odds of a positive pregnancy test.

Topics: Fertility, Infertility, Preconception, Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive (TTC)

DGP: Genes vs. Enzymes: Do you know the difference? [Episode 8]

Posted by Dr. Ben Lynch on May 19, 2021

Welcome to this week’s SNPit. This is where we get down and dirty on a specific topic about your health. Today’s topic is: Genes vs. Enzymes: Do you know the difference?

Topics: Dirty Genes, Dirty Genes Podcast, DNA, Dr. Ben Lynch, Enzymes, Epigenetics, Genetic Expression, Genetics, MTHFR

Synthetic vs. Natural Vitamins: Which is Better?

Posted by Ceylon Keeslar on May 13, 2021

Do you pay attention to the forms of nutrients in your supplements?

There is very little education for consumers in the dietary supplement industry when it comes to synthetic versus natural vitamins.

Synthetic vitamin supplements are common, probably more than you think. If you are someone who prefers a “whole food” vitamin, this blog is for you. We will discuss things that your healthcare professional may not even know!

Topics: Absorption, Bioavailability, Delivery methods, Dietary Supplements, MTHFR, Natural Vitamins, Nutrition, Seeking Health Supplements, SNPs, Supplementation, Supplements, Synthetic Vitamins

DGP: How Are You Wired? Your Genes Hold the Answers [Episode 7]

Posted by Dr. Ben Lynch on May 11, 2021

Welcome to this week’s SNPit. This is where we get down and dirty on a specific topic about your health. Today’s topic is: How are you wired? Your genes hold the answers.

Topics: Dirty Genes, Dirty Genes Podcast, DNA Testing, Dr. Ben Lynch, Genetic Testing, histamine, StrateGene

5 Reasons You Need Electrolytes + Easy Electrolyte Drinks

Posted by Sally Johnson, MA, RD, LD, CFMP®️ on May 7, 2021

Have you experienced painful muscle cramps, either during the day or in the middle of the night? When you stand up from sitting, do you ever feel dizzy? Are you tired and experiencing brain fog? Do you follow a low-carb diet, or have you been intermittent fasting? Do you work out a lot? If one or more of these things are true, you may benefit from stepping up your electrolyte game.*  

Topics: Drinks, Electrolyte drinks, Electrolytes, Energy, Optimal Electrolyte, Recipe, Seeking Health Supplements, Supplementation

DGP: Motion Sickness? Histamine Could be the Culprit! [Episode 6]

Posted by Dr. Ben Lynch on May 5, 2021

Welcome to this week’s SNPit. This is where we get down and dirty on a specific topic about your health. Today’s topic is: Motion Sickness? Histamine could be the culprit!

Topics: Acid Reflux, Dirty Genes, Dirty Genes Podcast, Dr. Ben Lynch, histamine, Motion Sickness, StrateGene