{"id":3299,"date":"2018-11-08T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/?p=3299"},"modified":"2018-11-08T07:00:10","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T13:00:10","slug":"5-reasons-to-get-a-home-dna-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-get-a-home-dna-test\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Get a Home DNA Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Genetic testing can help people to live a longer life because they can control their environment and support the needs of their bodies. Testing is not currently free, but some feel that it will be in the near future. The MTHFR gene mutation causes concerns such as heart disease, stroke, miscarriage, and even Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. If people find that they carry this, there are supplements to help address the concerns. The hPer2 gene causes people to be tired earlier and sometimes wake in the middle of the night; this can be addressed as well with supplements and changes to behaviors. Additionally, people can find out if they are gluten intolerant or carry a pre-disposition to Alzheimer&#8217;s or Parkinson&#8217;s diseases.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">A DNA sequences someone&#8217;s genes and shows them exactly which ones they have.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">If someone is&nbsp;one of the 40% of people with the MTHFR gene mutation, they have a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer&#8217;s.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Genetic tests can tell people how well their body digests dairy products and foods with gluten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;It&rsquo;s worth one&#8217;s time to get a DNA test, especially if they&rsquo;re interested in longevity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span><a id=\"source\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.bulletproof.com\/5-reasons-home-dna-test\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/blog.bulletproof.com\/5-reasons-home-dna-test\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"task_trail\" style=\"display: none;\">(abstract 3ROUCZ907FUXZXO8VAD0QRHSEZEOOQ 3KJYX6QCM9BGBQ416BCB17PZF23JVP A3RKVI2EMMPXAE)(authorquote 3KG2UQJ0MJOI2O1C985R07CN3Q4NQV 3L2IS5HSFAICH16MGJUYYS4XAF1NUA A23CTGXNDDW5LC)(keypoints 3H1C3QRA01JAEHEGBR1DQFTXLJ2ECS 3OXV7EAXLEQKBMNB2ICG98SB2CU36A A27F76XB3KS0W2)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genetic testing can help people to live a longer life because they can control their environment and support the needs of their bodies. 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