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Your DNA Has the Answers: Functional Genomics, Methylation & Personalized Health with Debi Bryk of MaxGen Labs

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Debi Bryk has spent over eight years using functional genomics in clinical practice — and what she found changed everything about how she works with clients. In this conversation, Debi walks through the MaxGen Labs WORX panel, breaks down methylation in plain English, explains why MTHFR is only one piece of a much larger puzzle, and reveals why jumping straight to methylated B vitamins without knowing your COMT status can leave you feeling dramatically worse. She also unpacks how genetic variants in toxic response to plastics, pesticides, and seed oils can explain why some people develop chronic illness in environments that don't seem to affect others — and what you can actually do about it.

Debi also explores the emerging role of lithium orotate in ADHD and Alzheimer's prevention, why low choline may be driving the mood and cognitive crisis more people experience every day, and shares her clinical framework for sequencing testing that dramatically accelerated healing and reduced costs for her clients by eliminating the guesswork entirely. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a discount on MaxGen Labs testing at MaxGen Labs. 

Episode highlights

00:00 Understanding Genetic Variants and Their Impact 09:40 The Power of Genetic Testing 19:21 Methylation and Its Role in Health 29:04 Epigenetics: Environment and Gene Expression 32:17 Understanding B12 Levels and Genetic Implications 33:31 Genetic Risks: Alzheimer's and Toxins 36:33 Precision Medicine and Personal Health 38:21 Neurotransmitter Dynamics and Mental Health 38:52 The Role of MAO and COMT in Neurotransmitter Regulation 43:33 The Impact of Supplements on Mental Health 47:07 Nutritional Insights: Choline and Creatine 48:32 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing 50:09 Future of Peptide Research and Safety Concerns 54:17 Closing Thoughts on Health and Wellness

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