Smart People Podcast Scientific Wellness: How to use your blood, your genes, and AI to help you live longer with Dr. Nathan Price
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Jun 6, 2023 AI Snips
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Gut Microbiome's Impact on Health
- Your gut microbiome acts as a transformative envelope affecting absorption of food, supplements, and drugs.
- Modern tests, like microbiome wipes, enable easy and high-quality microbiome DNA analysis for personalized health insight.
Choose Trustworthy Wellness Brands
- Verify credibility by checking the scientists behind wellness products or companies.
- Prefer brands with proven track records and rigorous scientific validation to avoid misleading claims.
Microbiome Influences Drug Metabolism
- The microbiome dictates metabolism of supplements and drugs, affecting efficacy and side effects.
- Personalized gut data predicts drug response and risk for side effects like diabetes with statin use.