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Joe Cohen discusses Biohacking and DNA Testing with Dr. Ben Weitz.

Unlocking Health Potential: Joe Cohen on Biohacking, DNA Testing, and Personalized Health   In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz welcomes Joe Cohen, a successful biohacker and entrepreneur. Joe shares his journey of overcoming 75 different health issues through extensive research and personal experimentation. He discusses the inception of his companies—SelfHacked, Lab Test Analyzer, and SelfDecode—which utilize advanced DNA analysis and AI to provide personalized health recommendations. The conversation delves into the limitations of conventional and certain functional medicine practices, the importance of precision health, and the integration of comprehensive lab and genetic data in health management. Joe also shares some of his favorite biohacks and longevity strategies, emphasizing the need for personalized care based on individual genetic predispositions and health data. The episode highlights the transformative potential of combining modern technology with expert medical guidance to optimize health outcomes.     00:28 Meet Joe Cohen: Biohacker and Entrepreneur 01:26 Joe's Personal Health Journey 02:21 The Role of DNA in Health 02:44 Challenges with Conventional and Alternative Medicine 03:13 Precision Health and Genetic Testing 06:45 Functional Medicine: The Good and the Bad 12:44 Advanced Genetic Analysis in Functional Medicine 17:54 The Future of Genetic Testing and Personalized Health 20:31 Practical Applications of Genetic Data 27:16 Exploring the Self Decode Platform 30:35 Apollo Wearable: Enhancing Health with Technology 32:30 Genetic Risks and Lab Correlations 32:55 Fish Oil Benefits and Lifestyle Risks 34:42 The Role of Practitioners in Functional Medicine 35:34 Challenges in Self-Reporting Symptoms 37:24 The Importance of Personalized Medicine 42:35 Vitamin C and Zinc: Personal Experiences 48:38 Niacin and Other Nutrient Insights 51:30 Longevity Hacks and Personalized Care 58:35 SelfDecode: Genetic Testing for Biohackers and Practitioners   ___________________________________________________________________________

Joe Cohen is a successful biohacker and entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of Self Hacked, Lab Test Analyzer, and now SelfDecode, a DNA analyzer & precision health tool that utilizes AI-driven polygenic risk scoring to produce health recommendations.  The website is selfdecode.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.