Episode 79: Chad Yarbrough, DC
Once upon a time, we thought our genes define our future. Any condition or illness that our parents suffer can be passed on to succeeding generations in the family.
But the past decade, especially in the biohacking space, we’ve seen a lot of myth-busting breakthroughs around DNA, genes, genetic testing and optimal health.
For one, Chad Yarbrough, chiropractic doctor and founder and CEO of MaxGen Labs, has been leading one of the most advanced and accessible genetic testing for SNPs (Single-nucleotide polymorphism) and integrating this knowledge to functional medicine and approaching optimal health.
Dr. Chad has over ten years of functional medicine experience focusing on genetics. He specializes in autism, infertility, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, and optimizing overall health. Dr. Chad believes that the best route toward optimum health is to identify the root cause of the problem and treat it according to the person’s unique profile using the least invasive methods.
His mantra: You can’t change your genes, but you can change how they are expressed. You can modify your lifestyle based on certain aspects of what your genes say.
Contrary to what we used to know, the DNA is not your destiny, but it is your tendencies. And looking at genetics helps tell what you’re prone to and what changes you can make to influence those tendencies.
In my latest episode of the Thrive State Podcast, learn how to BioHack your DNA through genetic testing!
Watch the full episode and use code: THRIVE15 at maxgenlabs.com to get exciting discounts!
Show notes
07:07
What your genes tell you
You can’t change your genes, but you can change how they are expressed. You can modify your lifestyle based on certain aspects of what your genes say.
The DNA is not your destiny, but it is your tendencies. Looking at genetics helps tell what you’re prone to for your entire life while bloodwork is a snapshot in time.
09:04
“Snips” (Single-nucleotide polymorphism – SNPs) Explained
DNA is essentially like a recipe book.
DNA turns to RNA turns to proteins. The different proteins in each cell constitute what that cell does or how it behaves. SNPs create different proteins or different biology for certain types of protein.
Knowing what snips you have could help you control for optimal health.
12:05
Changes in the DNA environment you can do for Autism
Genes that make methyl B12 and methyl folate are one of the most drastically influential for people with autism.
14:03
SNPs for Tylenol: Don’t drink alcohol and take Tylenol.
Tylenol trashes your liver and depletes glutathione. Oxidative stress is one of the root causes of all evil in health and tylenol is one of the worst things to aggravate that.
15:02
SNPs for Diet and Sleep
- SNPs that modify the signaling that we’re full. The signal gets delayed and so people with this tend to overeat and should watch their portions.
- SNPs for fat transport: People with this drop weight immediately when they drop dairy.
Finding out about your SNPs for diet is not just about you losing weight but about finding the optimal diet for YOU. When you’re on an optimal diet, you can optimize your chemistry.
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22:40
What to do with your results
Most functional medicine practitioners likely know what to do with it. It’s a lot of information but take the time to read it and look up some things.
Each SNP comes with an actionable thing that you can do.
Dr. Chad Yarbrough’s Best Medicine: Sleep
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