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Have you ever wondered what your DNA says about your diet and hormones? Well in today's episode we are going to explore the connection between genetics and popular diets like keto, vegan, and low carb. Additionally, we'll explore how DNA reports can help us better understand our hormones and their impact on our health.

Kashif Khan the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The DNA Company, where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome.
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In this episode:

• How your body's processes affect your ideal dosages and timings of supplements.
• The benefits of working directly with functional medicine practitioners.
• How Kashif's discovery about his own DNA led him to become more entrepreneurial.
• A situation that made Kashif realize how our bio-individuality is so important.
• Identifying which processes and jobs your body struggles with.
• How DNA records help you proactively support your health.
• Changes in estrogen during menopause and other related symptoms.
• Signs that we're not designed for living in today's world and why detox can help.
• Why the hormonal cascade is so sensitive.
• The difference between being estrogenic compared to androgenic dominant.
• Estrogen toxicity and the associated symptoms that often come along with it.
• Why your body could struggle with heavy metal detoxification.
• How your genes can inform your workout routines to achieve optimal results.
• The impact of diet, and finding out if you are more prone to weight gain than others.

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