235 | Unpacking Genetics and It's Impact on Our Health with Dr. Yael Joffe

“The moment you make a better choice, you’re switching on a gene that is doing something wonderful to your body” Simplifying the mechanisms of genetics, Dr. Yael provides insights on the inability to change your genes, but the ability to impact the expression of genes. With a clear explanation of genetics, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics, Dr. Yael discusses medical genetics and the concept of "genes are destiny." Additionally, she dives into the heritability of injury, how genetic testing can be beneficial for behavior change, and how your genes are involved in your detoxification efficacy and inflammation regulation. Finally. Dr. Yael shares a case study on genetics and root-cause analysis to approach obesity. Let's dive in! MAJOR DISCOUNT FOR JEN.HEALTH. Sign up now to get 57% off for life! You will have access to 11 different calendar-follow plans with 2-3 phases and short videos daily, monthly check-ins with DocJen with anatomy breakdowns, and a growing community. Sign up right now and start a free week. See what it feels like to commit for a week! Click here to join Jen.Health! Be one of the first 50 to buy the 3x4 genetic blueprint and fill in the survey and you will receive a free book " The Power of Genetics." Furthermore, Dr. Yael is offering a 20% discount on the blueprint with the code 'OPTIMAL20'. Click here to purchase your blueprint! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Yael Joffe: 6:16 - Genetics & epigenetics 12:52 - What is Nutrigenomics? 15:37 -  Medical Genetics vs “Our genes are destiny” 20:20 - Gene expression of injury 23:13 - Genetics and driving true behavior change 27:07 - Influences on genetic expression 29:11 - How your genes can indicate if you are more prone to inflammation 33:54 - Case studies on root cause analysis with genetics 44:11 - Get your genes tested! Items Mentioned: Get your genes tested! Use code 'OPTIMAL20' Dr. Yael's Instagram To learn more about Dr. Yael and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/235 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.