Diet, DNA, & the Science Behind a Younger You

Today, we’re excited to talk to Kara Fitzgerald, ND, a leader in the field of Functional Medicine and author of several textbooks that have become bibles for this specialty. Dr. Fitzgerald recently had a new book published for healthcare consumers, “Younger You: Reverse Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better.” The book is based on her groundbreaking study on reversing epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle interventions that was published in the journal Aging in April 2021. Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on the DNA methylome using diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her practice in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. She is a research clinician for The Institute for Therapeutic Discovery. Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine, an IFM Certified Practitioner, and lectures globally on the field of Functional Medicine. ◘ Related Content Study: Potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention: a pilot randomized clinical trial https://bit.ly/3t3JHHm Digital Program/Ongoing Study https://bit.ly/3I61MIZ Dr. Fitzgerald's website https://bit.ly/3vX9W3Q New Frontiers in Function Medicine (Dr. Fitzgerald's podcast) https://bit.ly/3vZBFRI ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3vUNzMB ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.