Summary: On today’s episode of the BioCurious podcast we are discussing personalized approaches for health optimization with Tye Jensen who is a well known leader in the field of health and wellness, and a successful entrepreneur in the health sector. Tye is originally trained in the biological sciences, but decided to forgo traditional medical school to found multiple startups in the health and nutrition sectors. Currently, he operates BareNutButter.com which is a bulk almond butter company, and is the Head of Business Development at Rootine Vitamins, a consumer biotech company specializing in nutrigenetics and personalized vitamins. On this episode we discuss: - The most important foundational pillars of health - If the “magic pill” really exists - Foundational biohacks to try before investing money in advanced biotech - Personalizing vitamins based on DNA, lifestyle, and blood nutrient levels - Most common genetic mutations that cause micronutrient imbalances - How to repurpose your 23 and Me data to better understand your heath status and needs + best DNA analysis software to use - Why the nature vs. nurture debate is outdated - The most effective ways to improve sleep - And how terms like “biohacking” are being misused for marketing There’s a TON of great info in this episode, so you might want to take notes! And if you want to learn more about the genetic variants discussed in this episode, please reach out! Tye has a plethora of great resources and visuals that explain the details that he would be happy to share! Also, if you’d like to try Routine Vitamins you can use the code “BIOCURIOUS” for 10% off! To connect with Tye: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/tyejensen Routine Vitamins: https://rootinevitamins.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global/iceland-sep19 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message
