Dr. Melina is joined this week by Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, a professor and associate chair of nutritional sciences at the University of  Toronto and founder of Nutrigenomix, a multinational company with over 10,000 practitioners in 40 countries. Dr. El-Sohemy's studies have identified how unique genetic makeups can predispose us to experiencing positive or negative outcomes in different settings. His work focuses on the interface between nutrition and our genetic makeup, using ground-breaking genetic testing to add precision to health optimization and disease prevention.  Melina and Ahmed discuss his business, his impressive medical career, and the complex yet promising fields of modern medicine attempting to treat each patient in more informed ways. To learn more about Dr. El-Sohemy and how Nutrigenomix can use genetic testing and personalized nutrition to improve your life, visit: Nutrigenomix.com

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