#526. Is Personalized Nutrition a Scam? Nutrigenomics, bloodwork and more with Pratik Patel

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Is personalized nutrition a scam?

We explore this topic with Pratik Patel, Health and Performance Coach to high performers.

In this eye-opening episode of The BluePrint, Pratik reveals why personalized nutrition isn't just a trend – it can be a game-changer for your health and performance.

Drawing from his experience as the former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, Pratik breaks down the science behind nutrigenomics and blood work analysis.

Discover:

• Why generic nutrition advice might be holding you back
• The hidden health markers that could be sabotaging your goals
• How to leverage your genetic profile for optimal performance
• The surprising link between caffeine metabolism and your sleep
• Simple steps to start your personalized nutrition journey today

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Quotable moments:

"Understanding even fundamentally getting blood work done, I think is the very first step that everybody should do if you're trying to improve your health." - Pratik Patel

"When you combine getting nutrigenomics or personalized DNA analysis with your current health status via blood work, that gives you some really good insights." - Pratik Patel

"The goal is to understand where you're at from a health perspective and provide context and nuance to it." - Pratik Patel

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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