Can DNA Really Give You a Personlized Diet and Exercise Plan?

Can DNA Really Give You a Personlized Diet and Exercise Plan?

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Episode: Census Lawsuit, Nebraska Tourism, Disasters and Mental Health, Paralyzed and Walking

  • Nov 6, 2018 10:00 pm
  • 16:49 mins

Guest: Mark Sarzynski, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina Hand over some saliva and genetics companies can tell you all about your heritage and even if you are susceptible to certain diseases. But have you thought about asking one for a personalized diet and exercise plan? A handful of companies say they can do just that, and promise to help you build muscle, lose weight, and improve endurance, all based on your DNA. But many experts are skeptical. Are personlized genetic diet and exercise programs a passing fad, or the emerging future of wellness?