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- How can you enhance your sports performance? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarHave you ever wondered why you are so efficient in a sprint but cannot realise your full potential in a marathon? Why does this happen? Your individual genetic variation & genotype impacts your sporting & endurance performance. Whichever sports you play, being at the top of your training has ...
Views: 583(1 vote) - Do genes have an impact on insulin resistance? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe have discussed insulin resistance & sensitivity in our previous blog. Briefly, Insulin is a hormone made in pancreas used to regulate blood sugar levels & use the same to generate energy. We encounter insulin resistance when our body does not produce enough insulin which directly impacts ...
Views: 488(1 vote) - Is the Speed gene linked to Athletic Performance? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarAsk any runner or athlete & they will tell you that optimal & superior performance in running & other endurance activities are dependent on many variables. Some variations such as physical training & nutrition are within their control while others such as age & genetics are not. The extent & ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - Can your genes tell if Keto diet is right for you? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe have discussed Ketosis through our various blogs & webinar conducted on 15th December’2019. In brief, keto diet follows a high fat (70% to 80%), low carbohydrate (5% to 10%) & moderate protein intake (15% to 30%). Such a diet allows your body to produce ketones out of fat which is used as ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - What is Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT)? Should you prefer MRT over steady state during lockdown? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarSome countries have relaxed lockdown norms & gyms & fitness centres are functioning. However, a lot of countries have still imposed restrictions which have narrowed options for workout which can be undertaken. Although a handful of people have built a small gym at home or have started using ...
Views: 521(1 vote) - Genetic impact on fat metabolism - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarUnderstanding your genetic profile can help you eat smarter & healthier since not all the people digest fats in the same way. In continuation to our earlier blog, wherein we discussed how genes can help us decide which fats to consume, our next two articles would throw light on specifics about ...
Views: 523(1 vote) - Should we eat dinner late at night? What does our genetic composition indicate? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarHave you ever gone to a restaurant in Spain before 9 pm? You would have found the place deserted & empty? Spanish people have a habit of having dinner late at night, between 9 pm & midnight. Is such a habit healthy for our body? Not really, having dinner late at night is linked to Obesity, ...
Views: 552(1 vote) - Use it or lose it: Does Muscle memory play a role? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe all go through phases of less physical activity! The reasons can be many, right from professional commitments, household chores, professional & personal travel, injury & illness. There are times when you cannot find time to workout. Even athletes take breaks in between, specifically during ...
Views: 435(1 vote) - Carbohydrate Sensitivity - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarHave you ever wondered why some people don’t gain even a single pound after consuming so many bananas & rice, but you seem to gain weight by just having a potato? Maybe it is your genetic predisposition to carbohydrates. Just because you are carb tolerant, doesn’t mean that you should do away ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - Impact of inflammation on your Cognitive Ability - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarDNA + Environment + Triggers + Change = war & peace within your cells. You can win the DNA triggered inflammation by modifying expression of inflammation genes. When inflammation strikes, our body responds in a way parallel to the mechanism of civil war. Just as long & drawn out civil war ...
Views: 505(1 vote) - Genetic Impact on your Caffeine Consumption - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarA warm cup of coffee is a part of daily routine for most people across the world. As daylight saving fights with our sleeping patterns, most of the folks in the U.S run to grab a cup of coffee to kill that drowsiness. However, in case of some individuals, even a small amount of caffeine is ...
Views: 502(1 vote) - Oxidative stress & Genes: Are they interrelated? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarDuring many processes throughout the body, tiny molecules called free radicals are naturally produced that collide & react with other molecules & change their properties. These free radicals serve some purpose but also react with DNA, RNA & oxidative substances causing damage & metabolic ageing. ...
Views: 545(1 vote) - Impact of inflammation on your Cognitive Ability - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Sushant KumarDNA + Environment + Triggers + Change = war & peace within your cells. You can win the DNA triggered inflammation by modifying expression of inflammation genes. When inflammation strikes, our body responds in a way parallel to the mechanism of civil war. Just as long & drawn out civil war ...
Views: 445 - Genetic Impact on your Caffeine Consumption - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Sushant KumarA warm cup of coffee is a part of daily routine for most people across the world. As daylight saving fights with our sleeping patterns, most of the folks in the U.S run to grab a cup of coffee to kill that drowsiness. However, in case of some individuals, even a small amount of caffeine is ...
Views: 465 - Introduction to Nutrigenetics - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe all are different from the colour of eyes, curls of your hair to your skin complexion. This is attributed to genetics. We have come a long way in understanding the impact of our genes on how we look & how our bodies work. Before digging into nutrigenetics, let us first need to understand the ...
Views: 484 - Lactose Intolerance: Do Genes have a role to Play? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant Kumar-Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by inability of the body to breakdown & digest lactose, the main carbohydrate in dairy products. It can happen at any age. There can be many reasons for people becoming lactose intolerant & genetics do play a role. According to the U.S. ...
Views: 455 - Do genes impact our Metabolism? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarMetabolism describes the way our body controls intake, storage & utilization of nutrients. Our body’s metabolism is an intricate system that involves stomach, brain, heart, pancreas, kidney, brown fat, white fat & many more tissue types. We feel hungry for a lot of reasons. The biggest one ...
Views: 427 - How Genes Impact our Muscle Composition? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarWhen we talk of workout, one size fits all standard solution is not something we endorse. Every individual is unique & responds to workout differently. A specific weight training schedule would have a different impact on each individual. Some people fatigue earlier than others (folks having ...
Views: 491 - Weight management & fat distribution: Does Genetics have an upper hand over diet? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarWeight loss- by name itself appears simple – you eat less, eat healthy, burn more & indulge in more physical activity both-exercise & non-exercise(NEAT) related. However, there are folks who may face challenges in burning that extra pounds &/or maintaining weight loss. To make the matter worse, ...
Views: 545 - Leptin Resistance - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe have briefly discussed Leptin in our earlier blog. Today we are going to discuss Leptin in detail & the role of genetics. Leptin is a hormone secreted by our fat cells (adipose tissues). It plays an important role in energy balance & regulation of body weight. Leptin’s main function is ...
Views: 463 - Do you have specific trait when it comes to Dopamine Metabolism? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarDopamine, in simple terms, means happiness or reward you get from doing something you like. In scientific language, Dopamine is body’s chemical release due to its release in response to food, drugs, some achievement, sex or rewarding social interactions. It plays a variety of roles like control ...
Views: 493 - The Science Behind Post-workout Recovery (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarIn our previous blog we discussed the science behind movement. This blog will explain the science behind recovery after we have done our workout. Post workout recovery is the most important aspect of exercise performance since the results you get from training depends on how you allow your body ...
Views: 445 - The Physiology of Movement (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarPhysical exercise comes in a number of forms & shapes. However, every form involves movement of muscles. How do your muscles work? How are your genes involved? We have discussed in detail how our muscles work in our earlier blog. I am going to share briefly about muscle movement. Muscle ...
Views: 427 - Sex hormone & visceral fat: Do genes have a role to play? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarWhile fat composition of our body has different types of fat, visceral fat is primarily linked to negative impact on our health. We have discussed about importance of fat & different types of fat in our earlier blog. Visceral fat is the tissue behind your abdominal wall & over internal organs ...
Views: 519 - Are you genetically predisposed to Histamine? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarHistamines are chemicals our immune system makes & helps our body get rid of something bothering us: allergy or allergens. Histamines start the process that get these allergens away from your body or off the skin. They can make you itch or sneeze or whatever that makes you get rid of that ...
Views: 437 - Types of Genes - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Sushant KumarOver the last 1 month, we have been writing content on genomics & the role it plays in our overall fitness. Today, we are going to discuss the basics about genes & its types. We all have genes. They exist throughout our body. Genes are nothing but a set of instructions that determine what we ...
Views: 624 - Can you inherit Gluten Intolerance? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe have discussed gluten in our earlier blog. Before discussing whether gluten intolerance is a result of our genes or not, let us discuss briefly about gluten. Gluten is a protein naturally found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley & spelt. It acts as a binder which holds food together & adds ...
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