Genetics Meet Nutrition: Alisa Bloom on DNA Testing, MTHFR, Inflammation, Weight Loss Myths, and Customized Health

EPISODE #12 — NOV 1, 2024

In this episode, I chat with Alisa Bloom, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in genetic-focused nutrition coaching. We discuss the difference between genetics and genomics, what your DNA can tell you about your wellness needs, and how discovering any genetic variations (like MTHFR and MTHFD1) plays a role in creating a more targeted health plan. Alisa shares insights on managing inflammation, debunks common weight loss misconceptions, and explains who the best candidates are for genomic testing. 

Resources shared in this episode:

• Functional lab testing

• The THR® Method Health Program

You can find Alisa Bloom on her website!

Additional resources:

• The (free) wellness personality quiz

• The women’s holistic health course

• The monthly women’s health membership

• Connect on instagram @theholistic.remedy

What we discuss in this episode:

04:13 — Introducing Alisa Bloom

08:03 — The symptoms of inflammation 

09:30 — Genetics vs genomics

10:51 — What your DNA can tell you

11:32 — How genetics affect methylation  

12:50 — Our experiences with MTHFR & MTHFD1

16:28 — Creating wellness plans for genetic variations

23:27 — Pretty much everyone has inflammation

24:10 — Excessive exercising deters weight loss

26:01 — Overnight fasting for detox 

27:02 — The most common weight loss misconceptions

29:01 — Genomic differences for women vs men

31:38 — Limitations with genomic testing

32:49 — Biggest misconceptions about genomic testing

37:54 — Who’s the best candidate for genomic testing?

40:35 — The genomic testing process

45:11 — Difference in addressing women’s genomics

48:49 — Naturally raising GLP-1 through DNA results

50:38 — The most surprising thing about genomic testing  

51:37 — Relief and empowerment that comes with test results

54:22 — Getting the right health recommendations for you (resource)

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