Category: Wellness

How it works When it’s time to hit the sack (or just take a nap) our bodies let us know by firing off a molecule called adenosine. Caffeine helps perk us back up by blocking adenosine’s signals. The genetic link Scientists have identified genetic variants that influence how your body handles caffeine. These variants are… Continue reading Caffeine Consumption & Genetics

How it works When we drink alcohol, a toxin called acetaldehyde is produced as the body breaks down the alcohol. The body then clears out this harmful toxin by breaking it down further. In people who experience the alcohol flush reaction, their bodies have a harder time clearing out the acetaldehyde, so it builds up.… Continue reading Alcohol Flush Reaction & Genetics