ZOE Science & Nutrition 5 years after COVID, what did we learn? | Dr. Tim Spector
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Nov 21, 2024 
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Tim Spector, a leading epidemiologist and co-founder of ZOE, shares key lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He delves into the evolution of symptom tracking and the importance of personalized nutrition. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of health measures like face masks and vaccines, scrutinizes the long-term impacts on mental health, and underscores how dietary choices can bolster immunity. Dr. Spector also addresses the complexities of long COVID and emphasizes the critical role of nutrition in future health strategies.
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ZOE's Pivot to COVID-19
- In March 2020, ZOE was studying personalized food responses.
- Then, COVID-19 hit, and everything changed.
The Birth of the ZOE COVID App
- Tim Spector had the idea to repurpose ZOE's twin study app for COVID-19 symptom tracking.
- Jonathan Wolfe and George Hadjigeorgiou supported the idea, leading to the creation of a free COVID app.
Rapid Adoption of the App
- The ZOE COVID app had a million downloads in 24 hours, exceeding expectations.
- This rapid uptake highlighted the public's desire to contribute and be part of something larger.
