Decode and Defend: Unlocking Genetic Secrets to Metabolic Health

Imagine being able to foresee and address metabolic health risks before they manifest into chronic diseases. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores how genetic testing can be helpful in identifying potential metabolic imbalances, from insulin resistance to carbohydrate sensitivity and use these to personalize healthful eating plans. 

Discover how specific genetic SNPs influence blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, and fat metabolism. Whether you're a health practitioner or a self-healer, this episode will revolutionize the way you approach personalized health care.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• Genetics as a Predictive Tool: How understanding certain SNPs can reveal hidden metabolic risks and be used to personalize plans.
• Practical Applications: How to integrate genetic insights with lab testing for personalized dietary and lifestyle strategies.
• The Sweet Tooth Gene and Beyond: Explore key SNPs affecting blood sugar, insulin resistance, and weight management.
• Fasting Protocols: The role of fasting mimicking diets in optimizing metabolic health safely and effectively.
• Actionable Lab Testing Tips: What markers to test for a comprehensive metabolic health assessment.

Links & Resources

• Download our FREE Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient Outcomes
• References to GLUT2 gene?
• Video for Adiponectin?
• Find out more about our Insulin Resistance Mastery Program for Practitioners here.
• Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free resources and community support.
• Get the replay and slides from our most recent summit for practitioners, ReInvent 2025 here, a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome, lab 
• Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills.

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