Mark Hyman, MD | There Is No Perfect Diet @drmarkhyman | Uploaded October 2023 | Updated October 2024, 19 hours ago.
Food is not just calories or energy; food is information and instructions that upgrade or downgrade your biology with every bite.
Think of it like code that programs your software. Your hardware is your genes. Your software is how those genes are turned on or off. Food regulates not only your genes but also your hormones, like insulin, testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid. It alters your brain chemistry, producing happy chemicals, and it can even trigger addictive patterns.
So how can you personalize your diet (and nutritional needs) to optimize your health?
In today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I talk about how your diet and lifestyle influence your genes and my top strategies for weight loss and optimal health. Find the full episode on your favorite podcast app.
Food is not just calories or energy; food is information and instructions that upgrade or downgrade your biology with every bite.
Think of it like code that programs your software. Your hardware is your genes. Your software is how those genes are turned on or off. Food regulates not only your genes but also your hormones, like insulin, testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid. It alters your brain chemistry, producing happy chemicals, and it can even trigger addictive patterns.
So how can you personalize your diet (and nutritional needs) to optimize your health?
In today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I talk about how your diet and lifestyle influence your genes and my top strategies for weight loss and optimal health. Find the full episode on your favorite podcast app.
