270: How to Optimize Foundational Health with Rachel Sanders of Rootine
Sep 11, 2023
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Rachel Sanders, CEO and co-founder of Rootine, discusses personalized healthcare, genetic variations on supplement absorption, stress and burnout, cortisol imbalances, nutritional supplementation based on genetic mutations, lifestyle choices and chronic illnesses, differentiating in a saturated market, and the impact of genetic mutations on aging.
Incorporating at-home diagnostics and precision analytics into healthcare regimens is crucial for optimizing foundational health.
Personalized nutrition and supplementation based on genetic variations can help address nutrient deficiencies and support individual health needs.
Deep dives
The Future of Health and Diagnostic Testing
In this episode, the host speaks with Rachel Sanders, CEO of Routine, a health and wellness brand that offers science-backed insights and personalized nutrient solutions. They discuss the importance of incorporating at-home diagnostics and precision analytics into healthcare regimens. They explore genetic variations that affect nutrient absorption and emphasize the need for personalized healthcare. The conversation highlights the role of data and technology in empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
Building Smarter Health Routines with Routine
The guest explains how Routine helps individuals optimize their daily health routines. They offer customized nutrient solutions based on biological data and health profiles. Their smart multivitamin, personalized to each individual's needs, helps address vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The conversation also delves into the importance of stress management and how cortisol imbalance can impact overall health. Routine's stress membership provides targeted supplementation, at-home cortisol testing, and coaching for stress-related symptoms.
The Impact of Nutrition and Supplementation
The podcast explores the significance of nutrition and supplementation in achieving optimal health. They discuss how inadequate nutrition contributes to chronic diseases and the metabolic health crisis. The guest highlights the need for personalized nutrition, as genetic variations can influence nutrient absorption and utilization. They mention the importance of monitoring vitamin and mineral levels, such as B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc. Routine's approach aims to provide science-backed products that support individual health needs.
The Rise of At-Home Diagnostics and Wellness Trends
The conversation touches on the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare. The host and guest discuss the shift towards telehealth and increasing consumer access to health data. They explore the growing interest in at-home diagnostics, wearables, and personalized wellness approaches. The guest envisions a future where technology, data science, and AI work together to provide actionable insights and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health. They emphasize the importance of balancing biohacking with intuitive understanding of the body.
Rachel Sanders is the CEO and co-founder of Rootine, a health and wellness brand that helps you understand your through science-backed insights and provides smarter supplements to unlock your best health. She joins the show today to discuss why the future of health includes at home diagnostics, why supplements are not one size fits all and what we get wrong about our approach to wellness. She explains why precision nutrition is foundational when it comes to overall health, why genetic testing is essential in understanding our bodies, how stress affects every aspect of our lives and so much more.
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