Understanding Genetic Testing with Kashif Khan

Kashif Khan is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The DNA Company where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome. In this episode, Kashif shares his approach to genetic testing and how, with the proper information, we can learn more about our bodies and get ahead of illnesses!

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Highlights

3:03 - Kashif talks about his background and what got him interested in Genetics

5:22 - Information that Kashif learned about his genes that changed his life

7:51 - How a common clinical protocol doesn’t work for everyone

9:22 - Supplementation as related to methylation

11:39 - Kashif’s response to those that are skeptical of how useful genetic testing is

15:45 - Taking responsibility for the root causes of illness

19:52 - The role hormones can play in illnesses

22:43 - The role estrogen plays in men

24:04 - The profile of their genetic testing

24:59 - The types of genes that are the most actionable

26:38 - Kashif shares a personal example of how genetics can predict people’s behavior

29:28 - The diets of our ancestors, and how strictly we should stick to them

32:32 - Genetic testing in relation to the gut microbiome

35:00 - Where to learn more about Kashif

36:28 - Kashif’s epiphany

38:12 - A chronic wellness hack that Kashif is excited about

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About Kashif Khan

Kashif Khan is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The DNA Company where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome. With the largest study of its kind globally, The DNA Company has developed a functional approach to genomic interpretation overlaying environment, nutrition and lifestyle on the genetic blueprint to create personalized and deterministic health outcomes. 

Prior to his tenure at the DNA Company, Kashif participated in a number of high growth start-ups where he took an active role as an angel investor and advisor.  He ran two successful marketing firms where his client list comprised Canada’s top earners and most affluent individuals.  From Canada’s largest company to small neighbourhood businesses, Kashif has advised on business strategy in industries ranging from luxury retail, technology, finance, fine arts, healthcare, tourism and real estate. He participated in over $300 million in revenue in his own retail business prior to launching consulting services to help others thrive. 

Growing up in Vancouver, B.C., Kashif’s drive started from witnessing his immigrant parents’ struggles to establish themselves in their new country. Inspired by their iron-clad work ethic and resourcefulness, Kashif developed an industrious entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. While his high school peers were languishing in minimum wage jobs, Kashif was hard at work starting his first business.  

As CEO of The DNA Company, Kashif later learned that his neural wiring was actually genetically designed to be entrepreneurial. He has since made it his mission to build The DNA Company into a business that has impact and who’s success is measured not in dollars earned, but in lives improved.

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