Joe Cohen, Founder of SelfDecode, takes 150+ supplements a day. They discuss the benefits of SelfDecode for genetic analysis, the criteria for selecting supplements, thyroid health, measuring and controlling supplement quality, the use and effects of probiotics, the value and limitations of DNA testing and microbiome analysis, enhancing mood and cognitive function, importance of control and safety in taking supplements, and strict regulations on heavy metal levels in supplements.

Find out what’s in Joe’s mood toolkit! Joe Cohen has been doing health experiments on himself for over 20 years, and he’s finally sharing all his knowledge with you. In this episode, Joe walks you through lifestyle changes and 3 of his favorite supplements for mood: 5-HTP, thiamine, and resistant starch & butyrate. He discusses his megadosing experiments, dosages, and his problem with the RDA. He explains why he takes each supplement, the mechanisms of action of these supplements, and the effects they have on his mood. Plus, discover the one problem Joe has with resistant starch. Find out how Joe determines if he’s deficient in a nutrient, and the importance of learning your genetic predispositions and tracking your labs when building your regimen. Learn all about Joe’s favorite mood stabilizer supplements! - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe’s online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok

Topics discussed include bloodwork results, genetic risk scoring, optimal reference ranges, urinary amino acids test, genetics report, good and bad genes, amino acids for longevity, analyzing amino acid levels during infection, optimizing bloodwork for active lifestyles, benefits of magnesium for anxiety and sleep, personalized health recommendations, genotyping vs whole genome sequencing, and precision supplements discussion.