Dr. Erika Gray is a UCSF trained pharmacist, educator, national speaker, and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of ToolBox Genomics and MyToolBox Genomics. Today we’re talking all about epigenetics. Dr. Gray discusses ways in which understanding our epigenetics can help us more effectively fight signs of aging, fine-tune our diet, and lead happier and healthier lives. Dr. Gray also shares the immediate steps we can take to optimize our epigenetics!
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Highlights
5:32 Dr. Gray talks about how a phone call with her parents changed her career path.
7:22 What is epigenetics?
9:40 What is methylation? Dr. Gray also talks about the confusion around the terms “over-methylation” and “under-methylation”.
11:59 Common themes of under-methylation.
12:34 The parts of the body that are dependent on methyl groups.
13:52 How studying mice and astronauts gave us a better understanding of the factors that influence epigenetics.
15:40 The Pottenger Cat Study and how we know diet affects epigenetics.
18:30 The way in which our ancestor’s trauma impacts our epigenetics. Dr. Gray also discusses the mind-gut connection.
22:22 The huge role our microbiome plays in our genetic expression.
24:05 Obesity at the genetic level. Dr. Gray also talks about how knowing your genetics can help you fine-tune your diet.
30:22 How understanding the fermented foods of your ancestors can help your diet.
32:34 Do other toxins (besides the ones found in our diet) actually influence our epigenetics?
36:22 Steps you can take to optimize your epigenetics.
37:59 Ways to connect with Dr. Gray.
38:50 The chronic wellness optimizers that Dr. Gray is excited about!
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About Dr. Erika Gray
Dr. Erika Gray is a UCSF trained pharmacist, educator, national speaker and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of ToolBox Genomics and MyToolBox Genomics, a digital platform that takes an individual’s genetic test results and offers a virtual toolbox of informative, user-friendly, lifestyle choices and action plans to live the healthiest possible life. With almost 2 decades of experience in the world of functional medicine and a decade of experience in genomics and pharmacy, Dr. Gray is dedicated to helping practitioners and individuals understand the intersection of their unique genetics with the environment, and how they can positively change their health trajectory.
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Connect with Dr. Gray
Website | My Toolbox Genomics
Company Instagram | @mytoolboxgenomics
Personal Instagram | @thegenewhisperer
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