In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we discuss why some people need more nutrients than other people do and how genetic factors and variants can affect nutrient imbalance. We also go through the importance of genetic testing and knowing how to supplement to get your body back on track.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [2:00] Vitamin A - Vitamin shown to be able to knock out fevers in 48 hours
• [5:00] Vitamin B - What is needed to help your neurotransmitters
• [7:00] Zinc - Zinc and low sex hormones and mental health issues 
• [9:00] Iron Metabolism - Hemochromatosis and being prone to Alzheimer’s 
• [18:00] Folate Receptors - Think you have anemia? It could be your Folate Receptors
• [25:00] CoQ10 - Why do people hate the smell of gas?

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⦁Genetic factors and nutrient imbalance varies from person-to-person

⦁ Gene testing can help determine the vitamins and nutrients put patients put at risk of imbalances in order to properly guide them to foods and possibly supplements to protect them

⦁Practitioners need to know the importance of specific nutrients and how genes may influence their absorption and utilization 

 

RESOURCES:

• Genetic Resource Kit
• Christy Sutton Episode
• Organic Acids Test Episode
• Could It Be B12? Book Link
• Nutrigenomics Bundle 
• Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology Advanced Practitioner Training

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