#344 Unlock Your Genetic Code: Kashif Khan on Personalized Health, Longevity & the #1 Nutrient You Need

Oct 6, 2025

Kashif Khan, co-founder of The DNA Company and a trailblazer in genetic research, shares his inspiring journey from chronic illness to pioneering personalized health insights. He explains how understanding our genetics can tailor health strategies, improve longevity, and enhance well-being. Discussing everything from the role of dopamine in career burnout to the effects of social connections on health, Kashif emphasizes the importance of individualized approaches. His take on women’s health research and strategies for athletes based on hormonal profiles is particularly enlightening.

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INSIGHT

Genetics Explain Individual Responses

Genetics explain why identical choices affect people differently and can flip from superpower to kryptonite in a new environment.
Kashif used genetics to discover why his lifestyle suddenly caused eczema, migraines, and chronic disease.

ADVICE

Schedule To Match Dopamine Wiring

Structure time and tasks to match your dopamine wiring instead of forcing a generic schedule.
If you seek reward quickly, break goals into micro-deadlines; if not, show clear outcomes to stay motivated.

INSIGHT

Modern Life Amplifies High-Detail Brains

Some people genetically perceive far more detail and become chronically stressed in modern life overloaded with stimuli.
High-functioning anxiety in clinics appears far more common than in the general population due to nervous-system wear.

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