Vitamin D supplementation is talked about extensively in by health professionals yet many fail to mention the importance of the vitamin D pathway. Everyone has a pathway to utilise vitamin D but your genetics are key to identifying how effective your ability is. Sharon talks about the 6 critical steps involved in the vitamin D pathway, what unfolds at each step, what supplementation and sunlight does and why it is important.

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No more guessing. No more one-size-fits all. Your genetic data is your passport to the world of personalised healthcare.

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As the interest rises in genetic testing, it is important to understand what is involved. There are lots of options so how do you decide which one is right for you? Sharon talks about this, importance of security, misconceptions about testing, extensive, minimal and single testing options and how to interpret the results.

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In today's episode, Sharon Palmer talks about the MTHFR gene and how it impacts the body. Sharon covers what the MTHFR gene does, the main genetic variants that affect its function and how getting tested can show you if your enzyme capacity is reduced.

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It is estimated that 3 in 4 adults struggle to digest lactose but did you know this can be identified through your genetics? Sharon talks about the evolution of lactose intolerance in humans, how as people age this changes, what lactose is and how the body digests it, ways to screen for lactose intolerance and the interesting trade secrets about “lactose free products”

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We are 99.9% identical to each other yet no person is the same. In this episode, Sharon talks about the 6 millions different pieces of genetic code that make people unique and how they are analysed. Learn the lactose intolerance MCM6 gene, MTHFR gene, BDNF Gene, ACTN3 gene, CYB27B1 gene and what they all do for the human body.

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In the debut podcast episode of Genetics Decoded, Sharon talks about the global confusion with food intolerances and allergies. A key to tackling this is understanding your own genetics through testing as it can help to identify what genetic variations you have. Sharon talks about gluten, oats, lactose, dairy, peanuts, eggs and histamine. Sharon discusses the HLA/MHC System, Skin barrier defects, immune responses and why some people have an inability to produce key enzymes to help with food breakdown.

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No more guessing. No more one-size-fits all. Your genetic data is your passport to the world of personalised healthcare.

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Welcome to Genetics Decoded, where we delve into the exciting world of clinical genetics. I'm Sharon Palmer and it’ll be my absolute pleasure to guide you through the fascinating terrain, where DNA-based science meets health.

Every Monday we'll explore how our genetic data can unlock and provide us with insights into all aspects of our health. From diet and nutrition, to exercise, lifestyle and supplementation. No more guessing. No more one-size-fits all. Your genetic data is your passport to the world of personalised healthcare.

If you enjoy this podcast please remember to subscribe, like and share. Let’s unpack the fascinating world of genetics and help you improve your understanding of health.