Vitamins may not only benefit your health, but also remove epigenetic memory or marks on your DNA. A new study conducted by an international group of researchers found that vitamins A and C work in different ways to erase methyl tags present on genes. These findings could help to progress new developments in regenerative medicine … Continue reading Vitamins A and C Could Erase Epigenetic Marks on DNA
Folate Deficiency in a Father’s Diet Could Cause Negative Pregnancy Outcomes by Changing Sperm Epigenome
Scientists at McGill University, Canada reported that folate deficiency in a father’s diet could increase birth defects in the offspring by altering sperm epigenome. These defects include craniofacial and musculoskeletal malformations. The scientists fed male mice either a folate-deficient or folate-sufficient diet throughout life and then performed genome-wide DNA methylation analysis and subsequent functional analysis to identify … Continue reading Folate Deficiency in a Father’s Diet Could Cause Negative Pregnancy Outcomes by Changing Sperm Epigenome
Epigenetics Clues to Obesity and How Lifestyle Changes Could Modify Your Epigenetic Profile
Adiposity is a condition of being severely overweight or obese and it has numerous connections to epigenetics. Understanding more about the epigenetics underlying obesity could help to introduce preventions based on lifestyle changes which may be able to modify our epigenetic marks and improve health. A rough measure of obesity is body mass index, BMI, which … Continue reading Epigenetics Clues to Obesity and How Lifestyle Changes Could Modify Your Epigenetic Profile
Drinking Tea Can Turn Genes On or Off in Women
Green, black, white, oolong, and rooibos – these are all types of tea many of us have enjoyed for their power to soothe or energize. But did you know that sipping on some tea could lead to epigenetic changes in your genes, especially in those linked to cancer? A recent study supports the notion that … Continue reading Drinking Tea Can Turn Genes On or Off in Women
The Potential Epigenetic and Anticancer Power of Dietary Flavones
Eating more plant flavones could reduce your cancer risk, suggests a recent study. By inhibiting epigenetic marks that play a central role in the formation of cancer, some foods may be able to help stave off this widespread disease. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 1.6 million new cancer cases in … Continue reading The Potential Epigenetic and Anticancer Power of Dietary Flavones
Teen Drinking Could Epigenetically Hinder Brain Development
Alcohol is likely the most used and abused substance in the world. It’s fine to have a few cocktails or beers per week, but only for those that are of the legal drinking age. Underage drinking is a consistent issue faced in the United States today. According to the CDC, kids ages 12-20 consume about 11% … Continue reading Teen Drinking Could Epigenetically Hinder Brain Development
Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
Source: Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage by Dr. Edward Group In an ideal world, you would get all the vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients from a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. If you're like many women, life stays full of activities and you may not always have time to … Continue reading Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Epigenetics
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a polygenic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to pancreatic beta-cell functional impairment and insulin resistance in tissues such as skeletal muscle, adipose tissue and the liver[1]. Millions of people around the globe are diagnosed with diabetes, and its incidence is estimated to double by 2030. … Continue reading Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Epigenetics
What Causes Frequent Urination in Women & How to Manage It
Source: What Causes Frequent Urination in Women & How to Manage It by Wendee Nicole I was in an important meeting at work and suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to go to the bathroom — despite using it an hour ago. I rushed out of the room and frantically searched for the closest bathroom. The full and … Continue reading What Causes Frequent Urination in Women & How to Manage It
Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Top Causes & Home Remedies
Source: Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Top Causes & Home Remedies by Dr. Edward Group At certain times in a woman's life, hormonal fluctuation is expected — during puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause, for example. Other times, a hormonal imbalance may occur because of a stressful time in your life, lack of sleep, or even certain health … Continue reading Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Top Causes & Home Remedies
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 