In this podcast episode, Dr. Tim Jackson interviews Joe Cohen, the creator of Self Decode, a platform that provides personalized health recommendations based on genetics and lab data. They discuss the importance of genetics and blood tests in improving health, as well as the value of self-experimentation and personalized approaches in complex cases. Joe shares his own experiences with nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and supplementation. They also touch on topics such as tryptophan supplementation, fish oil, niacin, and probiotics. Joe emphasizes the need for reliable genetic testing technologies and the importance of individualized approaches to health.

Episode highlights:

• • Importance of genetics and blood tests in improving health
  • Value of Self Decode in providing personalized health recommendations
  • Challenge of determining the effectiveness of supplements with multiple ingredients
  • Importance of understanding genetic predispositions and nutrient needs
  • Role of fish oil, butyrate, vitamin D, vitamin A, thiamine, zinc, and niacin in health improvement
  • Personal experience with nutrient deficiencies and food sensitivities
  • Approach to measuring and managing LDL cholesterol levels
  • Importance of finding the right probiotic for one’s gut
  • Caution against companies making false claims in the genetic space
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Connect with guest:

Joe Cohen flipped the script on conventional and alternative medicine…and it worked.

Growing up, he suffered from inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, digestive problems, insomnia, anxiety, and other issues that were poorly understood in traditional healthcare.

Frustrated by the lack of good information and tools, Joe decided to embark on a learning journey to decode his DNA and track his biomarkers in search of better health.

Through this personalized approach, he discovered his genetic weaknesses and was able to optimize his health 10X better than he ever thought was possible.

Based on his own health success, he went on to found SelfDecode, the world’s first direct-to-consumer DNA analyzer & precision health tool that utilizes AI-driven polygenic risk scoring to produce accurate insights and health recommendations. Today, SelfDecode has helped over 100,000 people understand how to get healthier using their DNA and labs.

Joe is a thriving entrepreneur, with a mission of empowering people to take advantage of the precision health revolution and uncover insights from their DNA and biomarkers so that we can all feel great all of the time. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbiohacker/

Website: https://selfdecode.com/

My Regimen of 150 Supplements: https://selfhack.com/blog/my-regimen-of-150-supplements-why-i-take-them/ 

Episode Transcript

Click the link below to read the transcript from today’s episode:

https://healyourbody.org/episode44

All the best,

Dr. Tim Jackson