Top 5 Genes in Functional Medicine: Upgrade Mental Acuity, Lean Body Mass & Healthspan
Top 5 Genes in Functional Medicine: Upgrade Mental Acuity, Lean Body Mass & Healthspan is organized by National University of Health Sciences (NUHS).
Last updated: 12 Apr 2023
Description:
Learn how to apply evidence-based functional medicine to the gene/environment interface, particularly with the genes associated with the aging process and hormone balance. Learn how to apply the science of epigenetics—the interaction of genes with the environment, which leads to heritable changes in the way DNA is expressed in the body—to modulate the genes of aging. These strategies are taken from Dr. Gottfried’s seven-week protocol, which is the basis of her new book,Younger. The goal is lengthening one's healthspan—the period of time when you feel young, healthy and in your prime—relatively free of disease.
Objectives:
Recognize warning signs
• Learn how to recognize warning signs of aging and inflammation ("inflammaging")
Genetic variants vs. environment
• Learn the relative contributions of genetic variants vs. environment when it comes to chronic disease, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, blood sugar dysregulation, and cognitive impairment
Apply the science of epigenetics
• Learn how to apply the science of epigenetics to improve the gene/environment interaction via nutritional choices and lifestyle redesign.
