Linda
I just sent my 23andme saliva test off today.
as Zizzle mentions, 23andme can no longer provide a 'full health report' albeit thanks to sites like genetic genie once you can expand the base info from the 23andme genetic report, and research health issues.
Once you start googling the results that apply to you, it is easy to find information/studies/ articles that will provide information as to what that gene mutation (s) mean regarding health etc.
Quite a few of the MTHFR info sites, Thyroid sites etc mention gene mutations that are linked to issues.
In cases like Zizzles, I dont think there is an available (or affordable) blood test that would provide the same info regarding that gene mutation, its linkage to methylation issues and the BH4 and its impact on her mast cell issues.
A Question For Those Who Have A MTHFR Gene Mutation
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I got a Promethease report for $5 today. It is excellent and extensive!! It did not suggest my one MTHFR mutation was anything negative, I think it was in the green/good category!!
On the scary side, I have MANY, MANY genes that predispose me to every autoimmune disease in the book! (Probably 25 out of 120). It's a miracle I don't have Crohn's, Type 1 diabetes, RA and Lupus. Seriously.
I do have some lovely longevity genes, and I can't properly metabolize NSAIDS and warfarin (that was interesting). I can taste bitterness, which makes coffee and beer taste bitter and makes me eat healthier (woohoo!). I also don't get too stimulated by caffeine (boo-I noticed that! Clearly my borderline narcoleptic dad gave me the gene) And genetically I'm a sprinter with muscles that lack endurance (I noticed that too!). I am also at risk of myopathy if I ever take statins (no thanks!). And I'm not predisposed to migraines (knew that too!) As far as all the genetic diseases, I'm not prone to anything dreadful. Lots of heart disease, cancer, parkinsons, schizophrenia mentions, but the bad ones seem to be cancelled out by way more good ones. I'm immune from Prion diseases, so I can eat all the brains I want!
Fascinating stuff!!
On the scary side, I have MANY, MANY genes that predispose me to every autoimmune disease in the book! (Probably 25 out of 120). It's a miracle I don't have Crohn's, Type 1 diabetes, RA and Lupus. Seriously.
I do have some lovely longevity genes, and I can't properly metabolize NSAIDS and warfarin (that was interesting). I can taste bitterness, which makes coffee and beer taste bitter and makes me eat healthier (woohoo!). I also don't get too stimulated by caffeine (boo-I noticed that! Clearly my borderline narcoleptic dad gave me the gene) And genetically I'm a sprinter with muscles that lack endurance (I noticed that too!). I am also at risk of myopathy if I ever take statins (no thanks!). And I'm not predisposed to migraines (knew that too!) As far as all the genetic diseases, I'm not prone to anything dreadful. Lots of heart disease, cancer, parkinsons, schizophrenia mentions, but the bad ones seem to be cancelled out by way more good ones. I'm immune from Prion diseases, so I can eat all the brains I want!
Fascinating stuff!!
1987 Mononucleosis (EBV)
2004 Hypomyopathic Dermatomyositis
2009 Lymphocytic Colitis
2010 GF/DF/SF Diet
2014 Low Dose Naltrexone
2004 Hypomyopathic Dermatomyositis
2009 Lymphocytic Colitis
2010 GF/DF/SF Diet
2014 Low Dose Naltrexone
Here's an interesting read on MTHFR, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome-hypermobile type, mast cell disease, etc.
http://www.mthfrheds.com/
http://www.mthfrheds.com/
1987 Mononucleosis (EBV)
2004 Hypomyopathic Dermatomyositis
2009 Lymphocytic Colitis
2010 GF/DF/SF Diet
2014 Low Dose Naltrexone
2004 Hypomyopathic Dermatomyositis
2009 Lymphocytic Colitis
2010 GF/DF/SF Diet
2014 Low Dose Naltrexone