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Dirty Genes:
Decode What’s Holding You Back

Inspired by the work of Dr. Ben Lynch, but created independently by SelfDecode

Discover how your genes may be impacting your health. While this report draws inspiration from Dr. Lynch’s groundbreaking ideas in functional medicine, it is uniquely developed by SelfDecode to help you uncover your personal genetic variations and get tailored insights to support your wellness journey.

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What Are
"Dirty Genes"?

The term “dirty genes,” coined by Dr. Ben Lynch, refers to genetic variations that may not be functioning at their best, causing your detox systems to stall, mood to fluctuate, energy to crash, and hormones to misfire.

These gene variants don’t mean you’re broken. But they can slow down vital pathways like methylation, detoxification, and neurotransmitter balance, especially when pushed by stress, toxins, or the wrong supplements.

The good news? You can clean your genes.

Clean Genes Start With Knowledge

SelfDecode shows you how your genes behave and more importantly, what you can do about it.
Here are a few genes that could be holding you back:

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MTHFR

Involved in converting folate into its active form for detox, mood, and DNA repair. A sluggish MTHFR can result in brain fog, fatigue, irritability, and poor stress tolerance.

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COMT

Helps break down dopamine, adrenaline, and estrogen. Too fast or too slow COMT activity? You could feel overly anxious… or unmotivated and flat.

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GSTT1 & GSTM1

Part of your glutathione system. If these genes are underperforming, your body may struggle to neutralize toxins, increasing oxidative stress.

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CYP450 Family

These enzymes break down medications and chemicals. Variants here affect how you metabolize drugs and toxins, making you more sensitive or resistant.

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MAO-A

Breaks down mood-related neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine. Variants can influence emotional reactivity and mood balance.

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PEMT

Often overlooked, but critical. It supports liver function and brain clarity by helping make phosphatidylcholine. Dirty PEMT? Think fatigue, sluggish detox, poor memory.

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Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny.
But They’re a Clue.

You might be doing “everything right”. Eating clean, taking your supplements, exercising and still feeling off. That’s where understanding your “dirty genes” changes everything.

Your genes don’t operate in a vacuum. They’re influenced by:

Diet

Sleep

Stress

Toxins

Lifestyle

Supplements

You can support your underperforming genes with the right tools if you know where to look.

See a sample Dirty Genes report

View our sample report, just one of over 1,250 personalized insights waiting for you. With SelfDecode, you get more than a static PDF; you unlock an AI-powered health coach, tools to analyze your labs and lifestyle, and access to thousands of tailored reports packed with actionable recommendations.

Get the Full Picture with SelfDecode

SelfDecode goes beyond MTHFR and COMT. You’ll get insights into 1,250+ health topics, covering your detox system, hormones, neurotransmitters, and more.

Included with your membership:

Detox Pathway Report – Spot detox bottlenecks & support your liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system
Methylation Pathway Report – Dive deeper into your methylation function
Mood & Mental Health Report – Understand how your genes influence focus, anxiety, motivation
Longevity Screener, Medication Check, Family Planning Reports
AI Health Coach – Personalized answers based on your DNA, labs, lifestyle & goals
Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) – The most advanced genetic risk analysis available
Lab Analyzer Tool – Upload labs, track trends, and get AI-powered insights

Your Genes Don’t Define You. But They Can Guide You.

Ready to take control of your health? Start optimizing your genes today with SelfDecode and unlock personalized insights tailored to your unique genetic profile.

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About Dr. Ben Lynch

Dr. Ben Lynch is a best-selling author, founder of Seeking Health, and a globally recognized expert in nutrigenomics and functional medicine. His groundbreaking book Dirty Genes has changed the way people think about genetics, focusing on how lifestyle and environment can clean up suboptimal gene expression.

Learn more about Dr. Lynch at www.drbenlynch.com or check out his best-selling book, Dirty Genes.

SelfDecode is a personalized health report service, which enables users to obtain detailed information and reports based on their genome. SelfDecode strongly encourages those who use our service to consult and work with an experienced healthcare provider as our services are not to replace the relationship with a licensed doctor or regular medical screenings.

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Dirty Genes: Decode What’s Holding You Back

What Are"Dirty Genes"?