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266. Summary: Optimal Health: Is It In Your Genes?

What do your genes say about your health?

Michael Willoughby

Michael Willoughby is the President and Founder of Fagron Genomics, previously known as GX Sciences. Michael has been in the laboratory sector for over 20 years, and has consulted for many specialized testing companies, both nationally and internationally. His primary focus is to build companies that have real impact to people health.

266. Optimal Health: Is It In Your Genes?

What do your genes say about your health?

Personalization is the future of healthcare.  Our uniqueness lies within our genes and uncovering individual genetic variations can be a guide to the best nutritional approach for optimal health. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal sit down with Michael Willoughby to discuss a genetic test that Analyzes genetics in 7 key areas of health (methylation, neurotransmitters, mitochondrial health, detoxification, inflammation, and more.

Michael Willoughby

Michael Willoughby is the President and Founder of Fagron Genomics, previously known as GX Sciences. Michael has been in the laboratory sector for over 20 years, and has consulted for many specialized testing companies, both nationally and internationally. His primary focus is to build companies that have real impact to people health.

265. Summary: Which Nutrients Are Missing From Your Vegan Diet?

Nutrition add-ins for plant-based diets

Holli Ryan, RD, LD/N

Holli Ryan, RD, LD/N is a food and nutrition expert, registered and licensed dietitian-nutritionist, health and wellness writer, blogger, and social media content specialist. She graduated from Florida International University and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In her free time, she enjoys photography, travel, cooking, art, music, and nature.

265. Which Nutrients Are Missing From Your Vegan Diet?

Nutrition add-ins for plant-based diets

Omnivores are often told to include more of these plant-based foods in their diet for good health. On the other end of the spectrum are vegans who not only go meatless but exclude foods of animal origin completely. While there are plenty of health benefits to being plant-based, there are some nutrients that are abundant in foods of animal origin that vegans may be lacking. It is possible to avoid nutrient deficiencies while enjoying the benefits that plant-based diets offer us, but just like other diets that restrict certain foods or exclude food groups entirely, it takes some planning to make sure you are meeting your needs and avoiding common nutritional deficiencies. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike sits down with Registered Dietitian Holli Ryan to talk about what nutrients may be left out when foods from animal origin are excluded. Learn more at www.LifeExtension.com/Vegan.

Holli Ryan, RD, LD/N

Holli Ryan, RD, LD/N is a food and nutrition expert, registered and licensed dietitian-nutritionist, health and wellness writer, blogger, and social media content specialist. She graduated from Florida International University and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In her free time, she enjoys photography, travel, cooking, art, music, and nature.

264. Summary: Doctors Break Down the Latest Nutritional Findings on Periodontitis, Blood Pressure, Sauerkraut, and Sugar Cravings

Current research on green tea, hypertension, fermented food, and junk food.

264. Doctors Break Down the Latest Nutritional Findings on Periodontitis, Blood Pressure, Sauerkraut, and Sugar Cravings

Current research on green tea, hypertension, fermented food, and junk food.

Listen to the latest episode of Live Foreverish as Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss how a matcha mouthwash inhibits the bacteria that causes periodontitis; an aggressive approach to lowering blood pressure; health benefits of sauerkraut; and why you crave sugar.

263. Summary: Can Vegetables Be High in Protein?

Determining Protein Quality

263. Can Vegetables Be High in Protein?

Determining Protein Quality

It’s hard to deny the health benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet, but vegetables as a good source of protein continues to be debated. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss protein in plants vs. meat, complete vs. incomplete protein, and the best food combinations.

262. Summary: How Your Nutrition Impacts Hair Loss

Causes and testing for hair loss

262. How Your Nutrition Impacts Hair Loss

Causes and testing for hair loss

There are many causes of hair loss. Genetics play a major role, but so do vitamin deficiencies, hormone imbalances and chronic stress. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs, Mike and Crystal discuss the main causes, lab tests to point you in the right direction, how to stop hair loss naturally, and how to thicken hair.