Genetic Testing can shed some light into the story your immune system tells.
Ever asked yourself if you would be more susceptible to the coronavirus or other infectious diseases that affect your immune system? Genetic testing can assist in telling your immune system’s story. Your DNA can play a large role in whether you are prone to getting...
Adding up the genetic risks and the role they play in Type 2 Diabetes.
Did you know that you can inherit a predisposition to type 2 diabetes and that it could be triggered by your environmental factors? The most often asked question about diabetes is whether it is genetic or not. The answer to this question is more than a simple yes, or...
The Link Between Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that can develop over time due to environmental factors or it can be inherited. What is interesting is that if you have a genetic predisposition, an environmental factor can trigger the expression or development of diabetes. Did you know that it...
The Lipid Metabolism: A Brief Explanation
Lipids, is another term used to describe fats and other complex molecules. The lipid metabolism is the process of oxidising fatty acids whereafter new lipids are created, or the fat is used to generate energy. The creation of new lipids is referred to as Lipogenesis....