Introduction

Imagine waking up and knowing exactly what foods you need, how much to move, what to drink, and the exact time to go to sleep to feel your best every day. It might seem far-fetched, but the world of personalized wellness is emerging, and it's changing the way we understand the human body and what is possible. In this episode of First In Line, we're joined by Anne Wojciki, the CEO of 23andMe, and Dr. Molly Maloof, a biohacker focused on human optimization. You'll learn about the things you can do today to feel, look, and perform better than ever — and the innovations of tomorrow that are helping you optimize every aspect of your health.

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Where to Find Anne Wojcicki: 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/annewoj23

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annewoj23

Where to Dr. Molly Maloof:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mollymaloofmd

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmolly.co

• Website: https://drmolly.co/

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In this episode, we cover:

(04:40) Why Anne created 23andMe to empower consumers

(09:40) The importance of having data about your genetics

(14:39) What information can you learn from genetic testing

(15:50) How insurance companies operate through cost analysis and do not optimize for patient experience

(16:35) What is Factor V Leiden and how can learning if you have this mutation save your life

(18:53) Why nutrition studies are hard to do—and which information is actually helpful and actionable 

(21:06) How Dr. Molly finds the optimal diet for each patient

(23:07) Which genes influence how nutrients are metabolized 

(24:55) Where to go to have your 23andMe data interpreted

(27:07) The controversy of the MTHFR gene 

(29:14) What is the warrior gene

(30:05) Why some studies are not relevant to all groups of people

(31:00) What genetic information can conclusively show and what is it not likely to show

(33:31) What your genetics show about sleep and why if you’re at risk for diabetes, you should go to bed before 10:00 PM

(35:20) Why you should learn how you metabolize caffeine

(38:00) Tools and tips from Anne

(44:46) Anne’s thoughts on what’s next with using data, health, and genetic interplay

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Referenced:

• 23andMe: https://www.23andme.com/

• Factor V Leiden: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17896-factor-v-leiden

• APOE gene: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/apoe/

• VDR gene: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/vdr/

• About methylation: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/methylation

• About PEMT and choline deficiency: https://selfdecode.com/app/article/choline-deficiency-pemt/

• Gene Food: https://www.mygenefood.com/

• Our Take On the MTHFR Gene: https://blog.23andme.com/health-traits/our-take-on-the-mthfr-gene/

• Genetic Genie: https://geneticgenie.org/

• Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/

• Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/

• Fitbit: https://www.fitbit.com/

• Glucose Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Glucose-Revolution-Life-Changing-Power-Balancing/dp/1982179414

• Levels Health: https://www.levelshealth.com/

• Hanu Health: https://www.hanuhealth.com/

• Heads Up: https://headsuphealth.com/

23andMe does not endorse third-party interpretation of 23andMe customers' results.

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