The Data-Driven Coach: A Conversation on Nutrigenomics and Martial Arts with Merrick Morlan

In this episode of The Power of Genetics podcast, Dr. Yael Joffe interviews Merrick Morlan, a martial artist with cystic fibrosis and founder of Fyte Genomics, a company that uses genetics to optimize training and nutrition for martial arts fighters. Morlan shares his journey of overcoming his genetic limitations through martial arts and his interest in nutrigenomics. As a coach, he emphasizes the importance of a data-driven approach, recognizing individual strengths and limitations, and being flexible. He also discusses how genetics can minimize trial and error in training and help identify fighters vulnerable to brain injury. Morlan advises young people to make a commitment to learning something new every month and invites people to visit myfyte.com to learn more about Fyte Genomics.  

Topic Points: 

1. Merrick Morlan's journey of using his genetic limitations as a weapon in martial arts. 
2. His interest in nutrition and nutrigenomics, and how it played a role in his career choices. 
3. Morlan's data-driven approach to coaching and his emphasis on recognizing individual strengths and limitations. 
4. The importance of minimizing trial and error and avoiding injuries in training through the use of genetics. 
5. The role of genetics in identifying fighters who are more vulnerable to brain injury. 
6. Merrick's advice to young people to enjoy the process of learning and to make a commitment to learning something new every month.