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284: DNA Testing For Fitness And Nutrition: A Fad Or The Future with John Berardi, PhD
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John Berardi
Have you wondered what genetic testing can really tell you about your medical future?
If you’re a curious person like me who is always checking the trends of health and fitness, you’ve probably seen those home DNA testing kits that promise to tell you exactly how to exercise and eat based on your genes.
In today’s interview, Dr. John Berardi explains what you need to know about genetic testing and if it’s a fad or the future.
Dr. John Berardi is a legend in the health and fitness industry, having written for Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, and Testosterone Nation.
You’ll Learn
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How companies are marketing genetics testing for nutrition and exercise (4:38)
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Why you should question the genetic testing technology of companies trying to sell you DNA testing kits (5:50)
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Do DNA test kits actually give you actionable advice (7:00)
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Why medicine has failed at treating and preventing chronic disease (9:34)
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Why epigenetics are just as important as your DNA (14:08)
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How your genes and your lifestyle interact to affect your health (15:40)
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Why having a higher genetic risk of cancer may not mean what you think (16:30)
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Why genetic mutations are very common (20:00)
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Who should buy a DNA testing kit and how will it help (22:04)
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How some DNA testing companies exaggerate the claims of what their test can do (25:56)
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Why science is complicated and you need to be cautious about what your hear in the media (32:10)
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What practical take-away John got from his DNA testing experiment (34:11)
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Link Mentioned:
- NOVA documentary: Ghost In your Genes
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