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Eating for your unique biology | Dr Tim Spector


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In Episode #224, I sit down with Dr Tim Spector to address the significance of eating for your specific biology. We discuss research on twins, exploring nature versus nurture; the role of the microbiome in health outcomes; and whether conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes are genetic. Dr Spector also offers advice on adapting your diet to your specific needs.

When we place so much focus on population-level data for health outcomes, it can be easy to lose sight of the unique biology that defines the way each person interacts with food. Dr Tim Spector joins me today to discuss how personalised nutrition may be the key to unlocking the healthiest version of ourselves.

Specifically, we discuss:

  • Intro (0:00)
  • The Twin Study (2:33)
  • How Medicine Has Changed (7:24)
  • Obesity: Genetics & The Microbiome (13:30)
  • How much Genetics plays a role (23:36)
  • Zooming in on the Microbiome (32:36)
  • Big Picture (54:37)
  • Artificial Sweeteners (1:05:30)
  • Changing the Microbiome (1:14:58)
  • Blood Glucose (1:18:18)
  • Blood Lipids (1:26:40)
  • Vision for the Future (1:32:22)
  • Outro (1:35:45)

  • If you found this conversation informative, Dr Tim Spector has an abundance of resources and contact points available. To connect with Dr Spector, you can do so on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about him and his books at https://tim-spector.co.uk/. Discover more about ZOE at https://joinzoe.com/.

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    Simon


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    Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)

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