“Though the ACTN3 gene does appear to influence sprinting ability, making a sports decision based on it is like deciding what a puzzle depicts when...

One of our core tenants at Athletigen is that every person is truly unique. We are firm believers that one size does not fit all,...

Originally written by Casey Jones in 2016. Updated in 2020. If you’re among the 60 percent of Canadians that report fewer than eight hours of...

Injury prevention is multi-factorial and normally involves following your coach's recommendations and general guidelines to the best of your ability. Your genetic data gives you...

Vitamin B9 (folate) has many important roles. Two of the most important are linked to how your DNA makes copies of itself and removing excess homocysteine...

Vitamin B7 (biotin) is a water-soluble nutrient found in various foods and is made by some of the bacteria found in your digestive system. Biotin helps...

Vitamin B6 plays many roles in your overall health. Your body uses vitamin B6 to metabolize amino acids. One group of these amino acids, neurotransmitters, can directly influence...

The ability to produce maximal force is influenced by many factors. Genetic factors can influence your ratio of fast to slow twitch muscle fibers, nutrient...

Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient required to maintain eye, bone, and skin health. Vitamin A also plays an important role in wound healing, immune system...

Insulin has gotten a bad rap over the past few years and has been cast as an evil hormone, when in fact it doesn’t deserve...