Collective Insights Longevity - Dr. Matthew Dawson - Precision Medicine
Dec 17, 2024
Dr. Matthew Dawson, CEO of Wild Health and an expert in personalized health optimization, dives into the exciting realm of longevity and precision medicine. He discusses the crucial shift from traditional practices to tailored health strategies that integrate genomics and epigenetics. Dawson shares fascinating anecdotes about the role of social connections in enhancing longevity, and highlights how innovative tools, like Wild Health's app, can revolutionize health coaching through personalized insights. Tune in for groundbreaking takeaways on optimizing well-being!
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Going Upstream
- Dr. Matthew Dawson left traditional medicine after realizing its limitations in addressing recurring patient issues.
- Inspired by the concept of "going upstream," he co-founded Wild Health, focusing on personalized, preventative care through precision medicine and genomics.
Personalized Diet and SNPs
- Dr. Dawson's co-founder, Mike, experienced adverse reactions to standard cholesterol treatment.
- Genetic analysis revealed that Mike needed an alternative diet and had a specific SNP that predicted his negative reaction to statins.
APOE4 and Personalized Nutrition
- Dr. Dawson's mother possessed the APOE4 gene, increasing her risk of dementia.
- Through Wild Health's program, she lost weight, reversed insulin resistance, and felt significantly younger by addressing specific genetic markers through diet.