Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's What Role Do Your Genes Play in Thyroid Health?
Is your thyroid health determined by more than just your food choices and lifestyle?
In this episode, I speak with Justin Harris, a certified functional genomics practitioner, who explains how understanding your genetic blueprint can unlock personalized strategies for managing thyroid health. We dive into how genetics influences key factors like oxidative stress, detox pathways, and autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s and Graves' disease. Justin also shares how genetic testing can offer insights into your body’s unique response to food, exercise, and environmental factors.
By understanding your genetic makeup, you can make more informed decisions about nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes. We also touch on the role of epigenetics in how your genes express themselves and how modifying your lifestyle can improve thyroid function and overall health.
Tune in to find out how your genes could be the missing piece.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Episode Preview
01:50 – Podcast Intro
01:50 – Justin’s background story
05:58 – Can genes be changed?
09:34 – Key thyroid-related genes
10:32 – Oxidative stress explained
13:26 – Measuring oxidative stress
15:52 – Estrogen metabolism genes
18:53 – Understanding methylation
20:48 – Gut health and genes
23:23 – Caffeine metabolism genetics
25:50 – Weight loss gene factors
30:19 – Histamine and genetics
31:36 – Bone and vitamin D genes
34:57 – Vitamin D dosing risks
38:21 – Who should test genetics
40:33 – Final thoughts on healing
41:52 – Where to find Justin
42:53 – Post-Episode Reflections
About Justin Harris:
is a certified Functional genomics practitioner, Functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, primal health coach, and nutritionist. He is on the internal clinician team of the DNA company, and has written articles for the DNA digest, and contributed content for the DNA university. He's also the podcast host for the DNA talks podcast.
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