EP 454- DNA Testing & Health Optimisation Part 1: Personalize Your Longevity Plan, Lower Your Biological Age & Balance Your Hormones

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DNA Testing & Health Optimisation Part 1: Personalize Your Longevity Plan, Lower Your Biological Age & Balance Your Hormones | Joe Cohen

Angela talks to Joe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode about the power of DNA testing

Description

Angela talks to Joe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode about the power of DNA testing and how understanding one's genetic code can unlock insights into predispositions for diseases, optimal supplements, and dietary needs.

Joe shares his personal journey of health optimisation, discussing the importance of combining genetic information with blood work to create actionable health strategies.

Key Takeaways

DNA as a Health Compass: Your DNA holds key clues about your risks, strengths, and how to personalise your health plan.

Not All DNA Tests Are Equal: Many tests look at too few variants. SelfDecode uses millions to give accurate, usable insights.

Genes Aren’t Destiny: Even if you have high genetic risk, your environment and habits can still shape your outcomes.

Precision Supplements: Knowing your genes can guide which supplements actually work for your body.

Tracking Matters: Blood tests, wearables, and advanced genetic analysis together give the most powerful health roadmap.

Smart Lifestyle Tweaks: DNA risk helps guide diet, exercise, and supplement choices so you don’t waste time guessing.

Functional Goals > Diagnosis: This episode shifts focus from diagnosing disease to optimising performance and energy.

Timestamps and Key Topics

0:05 – Genetics can predict health risks, supplement needs, and more
6:57 – Joe's health journey and obsession with optimisation
9:47 – Do supplements harm your liver? Joe explains
12:09 – Why testing (not just blood) is key to tracking health
19:49 – LDL vs ApoB: how genes and lifestyle interact
23:37 – Lp(a) is harder to shift due to strong genetic ties
28:11 – What Joe takes to lower LDL naturally
32:20 – Why Joe chooses to eat saturated fat
38:17 – Not all DNA tests are helpful—many lack depth
42:00 – MTHFR is just one part of the methylation picture
47:52 – Why InsideTracker isn’t reliable for genetics
54:53 – SelfDecode mimics & improves on other reports
56:07 – What’s next: Angela will upload her results for part two

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Packed full of actionable insights, strategies, bio hacks, lifestyle hacks, mindset strategies and expert performance advice, Angela Foster is on a mission to optimise your human potential. Featuring interviews with some of the top experts on the planet in the fields of health, performance and business, this show aims to inspire, educate and empower you to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.

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A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.

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