Understanding the Flaws of DNA and Food Intolerance Testing

In this episode I talk about DNA food intolerance tests and why using a DNA test to decide macro splits and exercise types is not worth your time or money!

I will also go into why some people use these tests, what to do if someone offers you a diet based off a DNA test & how some practitioners get away with putting out such bad information.

TOPICS ⠀

0:00 - What led me to recording this episode ⠀

02:35 - Why specific, personalised DNA diets are not a thing & my previous research in the area of genetics ⠀

08:51 - How genetic testing could be used & what to do if someone tries to sell you a DNA intolerance test when it comes to dieting ⠀

12:30 - References & why you should check them ⠀

14:32 - The reason some practitioners sell out and start using DNA tests ⠀

21:18 - Why some people get benefits when they cut out certain food groups ⠀

29:55 - Tangents & why they are actually useful ⠀

31:48 - Calorie deficit health benefits & the one thing that Slimming World does well ⠀

34:13 - What leads people to joining MLM schemes ⠀

38:44 - Making claims online & conspiracy theories ⠀