Joe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode, used genetic testing to biohack his way back to health when he couldn't find answers from traditional medicine. He shares the importance of understanding your genetics to create a personal plan that gives you the greatest results with the least amount of effort. We also dive into Th1 vs Th2 balance, lectin sensitivity, the pros and cons of a plant-based diet, and the risk assessment tool he created for learning your viral risk.
SHOW NOTES:
1:21 Welcome to the show!
3:47 Joe Cohen’s Bio
5:38 The beginning of Joe’s journey
8:02 Figuring out your own “kryptonite”
10:12 Food Sensitivities
10:39 The problem with “specialists”
11:58 Lectin Sensitivity & Cannabinoids
14:02 Dr Gundry’s work
14:36 The power in knowing your genetics
16:50 Immune-modulating effects of plants
17:23 Th1/Th2 Balance
19:10 Discussing Plant-based & Vegan diets
19:36 Genes involved in Th1/Th2
21:37 Balancing the Th1/Th2 system
23:19 The role of herbal supplements
24:44 What to know about Lectin Sensitivities
27:09 Explaining SelfDecode testing
30:44 What do YOU want to improve?
33:28 User experience: genetics & lab work
37:04 Gene Packs
38:20 Renee’s experience comparing labs to genes
40:25 How he used to experiment with his health
42:43 Our bio-individual “blueprints”
43:10 Simplifying the biohacking & health efforts
47:04 COVID Discussion
48:54 The role of genetics
51:09 Joe's genetic propensity to COVID
53:22 Risk assessment tool
56:38 His one piece of advice for takeaway
1:01:33 SelfDecode vs SelfHacked
1:02:38 Where to find him
1:03:05 Thanks for tuning in!
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