DNA Testing & Health Optimisation Part 1: Personalize Your Longevity Plan, Lower Your Biological Age & Balance Your Hormones | Joe Cohen

Imagine having a personalised health roadmap created from your own DNA—one that tells you which supplements will work best for you, which diets to avoid, what conditions you may be predisposed to, and how to take proactive steps to optimise your longevity and performance. In this powerful episode, Angela sits down with Joe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode, to explore how advanced AI and genetic testing are revolutionising the way we approach wellness. Instead of guessing what might work for your health, Joe explains how we can now tap into science-backed insights tailored to your unique genetic makeup. From brain fog and fatigue to inflammation, anxiety, and stubborn health challenges, Joe shares how DNA-based tools helped him transform his own health after years of trial and error. He breaks down how to understand your genetic blueprint, combine it with lab data and lifestyle habits, and use it to make smarter choices about everything from supplements to workouts. Whether you're biohacking for performance or trying to get ahead of chronic conditions, this episode will open your eyes to the future of truly personalised health. KEY TAKEAWAYS DNA as a Health Compass: Your DNA holds key clues about your risks, strengths, and how to personalise your health plan. Not All DNA Tests Are Equal: Many tests look at too few variants. SelfDecode uses millions to give accurate, usable insights. Genes Aren’t Destiny: Even if you have high genetic risk, your environment and habits can still shape your outcomes. Precision Supplements: Knowing your genes can guide which supplements actually work for your body. Tracking Matters: Blood tests, wearables, and advanced genetic analysis together give the most powerful health roadmap. Smart Lifestyle Tweaks: DNA risk helps guide diet, exercise, and supplement choices so you don’t waste time guessing. Functional Goals > Diagnosis: This episode shifts focus from diagnosing disease to optimising performance and energy. TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Joe’s health journey 06:33 Value of testing and DNA 12:52 Environment vs genetics 15:44 ApoB vs LP(a) 19:27 Supplements and drugs used 24:33 Diet vs medication 33:28 Comparing DNA tests 38:18 Industry comparison 42:41 Validating tech and results VALUABLE RESOURCES Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: LVLUP HEALTH: Slow aging, repair gut health boost collagen and recovery and more with LVLUP Health’s amazing products. Save 15% with code ANGELA at https://lvluphealth.com/angela Oxford Healthspan Primeadine: Target 9 out of the 12 Hallmarks of Aging - click here and use code ANGELA to save 15% Supercharge your energy and upgrade your mitochondria with Mitopure - go to timeline.com/angela and enter code ANGELA to save 10% ABOUT THE GUEST Joe Cohen transformed his health by ditching conventional medicine and decoding his DNA. Through a personalized approach, he discovered his genetic weaknesses and was able to optimize his health 10X better than he ever thought was possible. This success led him to create SelfDecode, the most advanced DNA & precision health software, providing AI-driven insights. Today, SelfDecode has helped over 200,000 people, thousands of clinics and 75+ companies which are built on the SelfDecode tech to bring personalized health with DNA to the masses. SelfDecode is trailblazing on the cutting edge of AI and genomics. Joe takes 200 supplements a day, fixed 75 health issues and has optimized 400 lab parameters, and has one of the lowest rates of aging in the world. On his free time, he's a health coach to some of the top health influencers. @Mrbiohacker Selfdecode.com ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. 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