In this episode, Dr. Zimmerman and Dr. Shay dive deep into how genetics intersect with diet, inflammation, and brain functionâdispelling popular myths and reframing what it truly means to eat for your unique biology.
Key Takeaways:
- 𧏠Genetics are the foundationâbut not the full picture: Your genes reveal propensities (not destinies) around carb tolerance, food sensitivities, inflammatory risk, and metabolismâbut they must be paired with lifestyle and functional testing for meaningful change.
- đ˝ď¸ Why one-size-fits-all diets fail: From keto to Mediterranean, the âbest dietâ depends on your genetic makeup, metabolic function, and even personal food reactions. Genetic testing helps tailor nutrition to your biologyâso you stop guessing.
- đ§ Functional testing + lifestyle coaching = results: Genetic data has long-term value, but it's not actionable without a strategy. Learn why integrating personalized coaching and functional labs (like gut or mitochondrial testing) helps cut through overwhelm and get real results.
- đ¨ Beware of âmagic bulletâ health trends: Dr. Shay warns against oversimplified solutionsâlike methylation-only tests or internet-fueled biohacksâand emphasizes the importance of prioritizing gene categories like inflammation, vitamin D receptors, and detox pathways.
To Learn more about Dr. Shay
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