We're talking all about genes and nutrigenomics with genetics expert Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed. Dr. Penny is an award-winning naturopath who travels worldwide lecturing on the following topics: genetics- how to interpret and treat single nucleotide polymorphisms, neuroendocrine disorders, and metabolic-related diseases and is the creator of an integrated genetic platform GeneRx.ca. She has also authored a number of books including the soon-to-be-released book, "Fix Your Genes To Fit Your Jeans" which is all about using genes to find your best diet. In this episode we discuss:

• Why certain genes turn on and off
• How to turn genes on and off
• How genes affect people w. the same experiences have different reactions
• How stress alters gene expression
• How genetic alteration is passed down to generations
• Genes tell you what nootropic or antidepressant you respond best to
• The problem with experiencing too much dopamine or serotonin 
• Genetics 101 including the protein recipes for SNPs
• The genes that create “dopamine junkies” and more risky behaviors
• The gut bacteria dictates our neurotransmitter production
• How methylation works and influences genes.  Balancing over vs under-methylation
• How methylation affects arsenic and Homocysteine in the body
• The function of the HPA Axis and genes to slow down the stress response
• Rhodiola Rosea's interaction with COMT genes
• HIIT Training for dopamine
• Boosting dopamine through learning new things
• BDNF production and genes associated with neural growth factor
• The problem with circumin 
• ++ So Much More

  Be sure to check out Penny's genetic algorithm reader: GeneRx.ca   Full show notes are available at HolisticNootropics.com/Penny   Follow Erik on Instagram at @holisticahole   To learn more about using supplements, diet, and lifestyle to hack your brain for peak performance check out holistic nootropics.com