Dr. Sam Shay joins the show to talk about how genetics impact your weight loss, and how you can use your genetics panel to customize your weight loss journey. Dr. Shay talks about the three gene types that affect weight loss, what genetics tests you can take to determine the best weight loss lifestyle changes, how your hormones play a role in your weight, why a proper exercise regiment for your genetics is essential, and so much more! If you're struggling with your weight, your hormones, addictions, eating and overeating, this is a must watch episode!

On today's podcast, you will learn:

1. The three genetics types that people fall into that determines weight loss.
2. What genetic tests you can take to find out how many carbs you should be eating.
3. Your liver's role in weight loss, and what Dr. Shay does to address it.
4. How hormones affect weight gain and can lead to inflammation.
5. The proper exercise regiment based on your genetics. (Over-doing it can lead to weight gain!)
6. The trade offs for each type of genetic profile. Having a fast metabolism can create issues with toxins.
7. How Dr. Shay approaches genetics and weight loss using focused lifestyle changes.

Dr. Sam Shay's Bio: Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP helps busy, health-conscious entrepreneurs & Mom-preneurs attain and sustain high performance, so that they can create more freedom for themselves and others. He has dedicated his life to helping others through functional medicine and functional genetics.

Dr. Shay walked own health journey from being chronically unwell from age 6-18, including severe fatigue, anxiety, digestive problems, chronic pain, severe insomnia, and poor nutrition. He dedicated his life to natural medicine to get himself and others well, which led him to functional medicine and functional testing.

Dr. Shay has recently authored a new eBook on Genetics where you can learn the different types of genetics-based weight gain, how to future-proof your brain, food triggers, how to genetically determine your optimal carb-tolerance, vitamin D absorption, and immunity support. Get your free copy at drsamshay.com/genetics

You can learn more about Dr. Shay and his work at www.drsamshay.com

 

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