Health FAQs

Gut issues like bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and food sensitivities are often caused by a combination of microbiome imbalance, inflammation, stress, and dietary triggers. Over time, these problems can lead to increased intestinal permeability (often called “leaky gut”), which allows undigested food particles or toxins to pass into the bloodstream and trigger immune responses. Antibiotic overuse, processed food, and chronic stress all contribute to gut dysfunction.

Your DNA affects how your body digests fiber, absorbs nutrients, clears toxins, and even determines which gut bacteria are most likely to thrive. For example, some people have a genetic tendency toward low digestive enzyme production or slower gut motility — both of which affect microbiome balance. Understanding these genetic factors helps us personalize your care plan and improve gut function at the source.

Yes. By combining genetic insights with microbiome analysis we’ll create a personalized plan to repair your gut—all tailored to your test results. This may include fermented foods, prebiotic and probiotic recommendations and fiber types. Supplement protocols can be designed to reduce inflammation and promote microbial diversity.

We use stool microbiome analysis to assess the diversity, balance and activity of your gut bacteria. We also look for inflammation, digestion and immune response markers. Additional tests may be used to measure food sensitivities, gut permeability or inflammatory markers. All tests are explained in detail and guided by Dr. Molander’s interpretation.

Yes. These symptoms are often signs of underlying microbiome disruption or digestive imbalance. Once we understand your unique gut profile — both genetically and microbiologically — we can recommend specific, evidence-based interventions to reduce symptoms, restore digestive rhythm, and support long-term healing.

Yes. Your genes influence how your body processes fats, clears cholesterol, manages blood sugar, and handles inflammation — all of which play a direct role in heart health. By understanding your specific genetic patterns, we can recommend targeted dietary and supplement strategies to help lower LDL, improve HDL, and support healthy lipid metabolism.

Several genetic variants can affect key pathways involved in cardiovascular risk — such as inflammation, detoxification, methylation, and blood clotting. These don’t determine your fate, but they do influence how your body responds to stress, nutrition, and lifestyle. By identifying and addressing these risks early, we help you make more informed, protective choices.

It can. Elevated blood pressure is often the result of complex interactions between genetics, stress response, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and poor metabolic function. Your care plan may include personalized recommendations for potassium, magnesium, nitric oxide support, and lifestyle adjustments tailored to your DNA and test results.

Yes. Dr. Molander regularly works with patients who are already taking statins, beta-blockers, or other cardiovascular medications. Nutrigenomic care is designed to complement — not replace — your current medical regimen. In some cases, this approach may even help reduce dependency on medications over time (under supervision).

Chronic low-grade inflammation is a major — and often overlooked — driver of heart disease. It contributes to plaque buildup, arterial stiffness, and poor endothelial function. Genetic testing can identify how your body handles inflammation, and your personalized plan will include anti-inflammatory foods, supplements, and lifestyle tools to reduce cardiovascular strain.

Chronic inflammation often shows up as ongoing fatigue, joint pain, skin issues, digestive problems, brain fog, and a general sense of being “unwell” — even when standard labs look normal. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of autoimmune disease, heart problems, and accelerated aging.

Food can either reduce or fuel inflammation — and in autoimmune conditions, this matters deeply. Certain foods may trigger immune overactivation or gut permeability (leaky gut), which worsens symptoms. Dr. Molander uses lab testing and genetic insights to help identify what to remove, what to support and how to calm the immune system naturally.

Yes. While no treatment “cures” autoimmune disease, a personalized plan can help reduce symptom severity, flare-ups, and progression. We work with patients managing rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, psoriasis, and more — using food and supplements to reduce inflammation and improve quality of life.

Possibly — but only if your test results or history suggest that certain foods are contributing to immune or gut dysfunction. We don’t follow trendy elimination diets or guesswork. Instead, we personalize your protocol to reduce inflammation without making food feel like punishment.

Your genes control how your body processes inflammatory signals, detoxifies environmental stressors, and clears oxidative damage. If your genetic profile includes weaker anti-inflammatory or detox pathways, you may be more prone to chronic inflammation. Identifying these patterns helps us intervene early and effectively.

Yes. Many patients come to us with early signs of metabolic dysfunction — like belly fat, high blood sugar, or erratic energy. Your DNA can reveal how your body responds to carbs, fats, and fasting, while blood and microbiome tests help us detect insulin resistance before it becomes diabetes. With this insight, we build a plan to stabilize blood sugar and reverse the metabolic spiral.

Weight loss is a natural byproduct of improved metabolic function — not the goal in itself. If your weight is being driven by inflammation, gut imbalances, poor nutrient absorption, or hormone resistance, we’ll uncover the root cause and address it with a targeted plan. No gimmicks, no crash diets — just precision.

Low energy isn’t just about stress or poor sleep — it’s often a symptom of deeper dysfunction. Your genes can show how your mitochondria produce energy, how you detoxify, and how well your nervous system recovers from daily strain. We layer this with microbiome data and nutrient testing to help you regain mental and physical energy sustainably.

We begin by identifying which systems are draining your energy — whether it’s blood sugar crashes, poor sleep quality, sluggish detox pathways, or low-grade inflammation. Then, we recommend targeted foods, supplements, and timing strategies (like meal timing or fasting windows) that align with your biology and lifestyle.

Yes. Many patients on GLP-1s want to go deeper — to understand their metabolism, reduce medication reliance, and avoid weight regain. NouriGene’s programs are designed to complement your current approach, while also building a long-term foundation for metabolic health.

Yes. Hormones are regulated by nutrient status, gut health, detox pathways, and inflammation — all of which are influenced by your genetics. If you’re struggling with mood swings, irregular cycles, weight gain, or sleep disruptions, we investigate the root causes and guide you toward balance with personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements.

Absolutely. We support women navigating PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause, with protocols designed to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, support estrogen metabolism, and stabilize mood and energy. Your DNA can reveal key hormone pathways that need support — so we treat the root, not just the symptoms.

Yes. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF, optimizing your gut health, nutrition, and inflammatory response is essential. We assess how your genetics affect folate metabolism, detoxification, hormone clearance, and nutrient absorption — all critical to fertility. Plans may support both women and men preparing for conception.

Many of our patients are on medications for Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, or subclinical thyroid issues. Your care plan will integrate with existing treatment and may focus on improving gut health, nutrient absorption (especially iodine, selenium, and zinc), and reducing inflammation to support thyroid function naturally.

Yes. Fluctuating estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol levels often manifest as irritability, anxiety, low libido, or unpredictable cycles. Instead of masking symptoms, we examine hormonal rhythm through the lens of genetics, gut health, and nutrient status — and then use targeted food and lifestyle strategies to restore harmony.

Yes — many mood disorders have biological roots. Your genetics influence how you produce and recycle neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. They also affect how your brain handles inflammation, oxidative stress, and blood sugar swings. By supporting these pathways nutritionally, we help create the biochemical conditions for emotional balance — without relying solely on medication.

Your gut is home to over 90% of your body’s serotonin production and plays a major role in regulating mood, stress, and focus. When your gut microbiome is out of balance, it can send distress signals to the brain — contributing to anxiety, brain fog, and fatigue. We assess your microbiome alongside genetic and nutrient data to restore this gut-brain axis.

No. We never ask patients to stop psychiatric or neurological medications without coordination from their prescribing physician. Our work complements your existing treatment by helping you understand the biological patterns beneath your symptoms — and often, improving resilience and response to stress.

While nutrigenomics is not a cure for neurodegenerative conditions, it can play a powerful role in symptom management and slowing progression. By addressing inflammation, gut health, and mitochondrial function, we help build resilience and support your nervous system alongside your existing care plan.