DNA, Diets & Foundational Health: Using Your Genes to Personalize Nutrition

Описание: Your genes aren’t your destiny. This episode breaks down how your genetic blueprint shapes the way your body responds to food, nutrients, inflammation, and detox—and how that knowledge puts your health back in your hands.

In this episode of Taste Life Nutrition Radio & Podcast, Nikki Burnett unpacks why cookie-cutter diets fail so many people and how genetics and epigenetics explain the disconnect. You’ll learn how your DNA influences metabolism, inflammation, hormone balance, and detoxification, and why understanding your unique blueprint is one of the most empowering tools for personalized health.

Nikki walks through key genetic variants that directly impact nutrition and wellness, including APOE and fat metabolism, MTHFR and methylation, FADS2 and omega-3 conversion, TCF7L2 and carbohydrate sensitivity, and PPAR-alpha and keto response. These SNPs help explain why certain diets feel amazing for some people and completely backfire for others.

The conversation also explores how ancestry, environment, and epigenetics shape gene expression over time. From inflammation and blood sugar regulation to brain health and detox pathways, Nikki connects clinical insights with real-world application, showing how to layer genetics with labs, symptoms, and lifestyle data.

Whether you’re a practitioner or someone seeking deeper answers, this episode offers practical, actionable steps to support your body with the nutrients and foods it actually needs. The core message is clear: you’re not failing your diet—your diet may be failing you. Personalized nutrition based on your DNA is how we stop guessing.

⏱️ KEY MOMENTS
🧬 00:00 – Why epigenetics matters more than genetics
🧠 08:30 – What you can control vs what you can’t
🥗 22:15 – Why cookie-cutter diets fail
🧪 35:40 – MTHFR, methylation, and nutrient needs
🧠 52:10 – APOE, fat metabolism, and cognitive health
🧬 01:05:30 – SNPs, ancestry, and metabolic pathways
📊 01:15:30 – Labs, biomarkers, and layering data
🌱 01:32:00 – Personalized nutrition and true optimization

⭐ PODCAST SPONSOR:
Susan Drake of Mountain Medical Concepts: mountainmedicalconcepts.org
Health Care Practitioner resource for peptides, stem cells, exosomes, food sensitivity testing, IV therapy, and specialty lab testing.

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💡 ABOUT
Taste Life Nutrition Radio explores health, resilience, and personal growth through real conversations that honor the whole human experience. Hosted by Nikki Burnett, the show blends science, story, and soul to help you live with clarity, purpose, and intention.

ℹ️ DISCLAIMER:
The information provided by me, Nikki Burnett or through Taste Life Nutrition or any related services, materials, or communication, whether verbal, written, or otherwise, is for educational and informational purposes only. I am not a licensed medical doctor, physician, or healthcare provider. The information provided should not be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any health condition.By engaging with my services, you acknowledge that no doctor-patient relationship is being established, and I do not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical conditions. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition or treatment options. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in connection with my services.Use of the information provided is at your own risk. I, Nikki Burnett, Taste Life Nutrition, and any related entities or partners, disclaim all responsibility for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any suggestions or services provided.