{"id":169719,"date":"2023-08-15T03:28:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T08:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/genetics-how-they-impact-disease-risk-what-you-can-do-about-it-testing-more-ama-50-sneak-peek"},"modified":"2023-08-15T03:28:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T08:28:13","slug":"genetics-how-they-impact-disease-risk-what-you-can-do-about-it-testing-more-ama-50-sneak-peek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/genetics-how-they-impact-disease-risk-what-you-can-do-about-it-testing-more-ama-50-sneak-peek","title":{"rendered":"Genetics: how they impact disease risk, what you can do about it, testing &amp; more [AMA 50 sneak peek]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HovRB26gbIg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;\n   picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Watch the full episode and view show notes here: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Oo9mE5\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Oo9mE5<\/a><br \/> Become a member to receive exclusive content: <a href=\"https:\/\/peterattiamd.com\/subscribe\/\">https:\/\/peterattiamd.com\/subscribe\/<\/a><br \/> Sign up to receive Peter\u2019s email newsletter: <a href=\"https:\/\/peterattiamd.com\/newsletter\/\">https:\/\/peterattiamd.com\/newsletter\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this \u201cAsk Me Anything\u201d (AMA) episode, Peter delves into the realm of genetics, unraveling its connection to disease and emphasizing the value of understanding one\u2019s genetic risks. He elucidates essential background knowledge on genetics before delving into the myriad reasons why individuals might consider genetic testing. Peter differentiates scenarios where genetic testing provides genuine insights from those where it may not be as useful. From there, Peter explores a comprehensive comparison of commercial direct-to-consumer genetic tests, providing insights on interpreting results and identifying the standout options for gaining insights into personal health.<\/p>\n<p>In this sneak peek, we discuss:<br \/> 00:00 \u2014 Intro.<br \/> 02:09 \u2014 Defining the term \u201cgenetics\u201d and why it\u2019s important.<br \/> 04:03 \u2014 What is DNA, and how does it impact our biology and traits?<br \/> 07:13 \u2014 How are genetics passed down from parent to child?<br \/> 11:44 \u2014 How much do genes vary across individuals?<br \/> 16:22 \u2014 Which traits are determined by genetics versus experience or environmental factors?<br \/> 22:30 \u2014 Reasons for genetic testing.<\/p>\n<p>In the full episode, we also discuss:<br \/> \u2013What exactly is being measured by a genetic test?;<br \/> \u2013Testing for monogenic disorders;<br \/> \u2013Understanding polygenic risk;<br \/> \u2013Is genetic testing more important for someone who doesn\u2019t know their family history?;<br \/> \u2013What does it mean to be positive for a particular variant?;<br \/> \u2013What does it mean to be negative for a particular variant?;<br \/> \u2013How does someone get genetic testing through their healthcare provider, and how are these tests performed?;<br \/> \u2013The financial cost of various genetic tests;<br \/> \u2013Could having a risk allele for a disease result in an increase in one\u2019s insurance premium?;<br \/> \u2013Other risks associated with genetic testing;<br \/> \u2013How do commercial, direct-to-consumer genetic tests compare to the information one might receive from clinical genetic testing?;<br \/> \u2013Are certain direct-to-consumer tests better than others?;<br \/> \u2013How long until whole genome sequencing becomes genuinely useful?;<br \/> \u2013How useful are personalized dietary recommendations based on genetics?;<br \/> \u2013Final thoughts and advice regarding genetic testing; and.<br \/> \u2013More.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014-<br \/> About:<\/p>\n<p>The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 70 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/genetics-how-they-impact-disease-risk-what-you-can-do-about-it-testing-more-ama-50-sneak-peek\">Continue reading \u201cGenetics: how they impact disease risk, what you can do about it, testing &amp; more [AMA 50 sneak peek]\u201d | &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch the full episode and view show notes here: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Oo9mE5 Become a member to receive exclusive content: https:\/\/peterattiamd.com\/subscribe\/ Sign up to receive Peter\u2019s email newsletter: https:\/\/peterattiamd.com\/newsletter\/ In this \u201cAsk Me Anything\u201d (AMA) episode, Peter delves into the realm of genetics, unraveling its connection to disease and emphasizing the value of understanding one\u2019s genetic risks. 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