ELH Podcast Episode 4: Dr. Marilyn Cornelis – Surprising Coffee Facts Most People Miss

Описание: In this episode of the Enjoy Life Healthier™ podcast, host Jason Kam sits down with Dr. Marilyn C. Cornelis, a pioneering researcher in nutritional epidemiology and genetic determinants of diet at Northwestern University. They explore the fascinating intersection of caffeine, genetics, and health—unpacking why your morning coffee might be helping or hurting you, depending on your DNA.

Dr. Cornelis shares insights from large-scale studies on caffeine metabolism, personalized nutrition, and how our genetic makeup influences taste preferences and dietary behaviors. From energy drinks to coffee jitters to the myth of cutting back, this episode provides a science-backed look into one of the world’s most consumed psychoactive substances.

Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how genetics shape our response to caffeine, why some people crash and others thrive, and what this means for long-term health and disease prevention.

Keywords:
coffee metabolism, caffeine genetics, personalized nutrition, taste preferences, energy drinks, diet and disease, caffeine sensitivity, genetic nutrition, Dr. Marilyn Cornelis, Northwestern University, nutrigenomics

About Dr. Marilyn C. Cornelis:
Dr. Marilyn C. Cornelis is an Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University, specializing in nutritional epidemiology. Her research combines omic technologies with clinical and population data to uncover how genetic and behavioral factors influence dietary choices and health outcomes. With a unique focus on caffeine metabolism and taste genetics, Dr. Cornelis is at the forefront of personalized nutrition science.