Uncovering the benefits of genetics for overall health

The Healthy Helix

In this episode, Nancy and Lois explore health through the lens of genetics, personalized medicine and prevention in order to help listeners make the best decisions to live their healthiest lives in the context of COVID-19. Specifically, how genes play a vital role in this virus susceptibility and disease outcome

“There's a lot we can learn through our genetics and how you can take preventive action to keep you and your family safe. We want to start with talking about prevention because an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Nancy states.

Lois introduces immunePower, a tool to understand the common genes that have been linked to COVID-19.

A few highlights of the second episode are:

  • Lois walks through immunePower and uncovers some genetic variances in a couple of critical genes that increase susceptibility to COVID-19
  • Which blood types have a higher predisposition to the virus
  • What we can learn about genetics and what they can tell you about predispositions towards getting sick
  • How to understand the rate at which you process medication
  • COVID and mental health implications

To learn more:  

https://inagene.com/ 

https://www.dnapower.com/

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