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Published: Aug. 15, 2019, 7:30 a.m.

Dr. Anthony Jay is well known for his book Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile, all about a class a class of chemicals that appear almost everywhere in our daily lives (from skincare to food to water and beyond) and how these unconscious daily exposures can cause weight-gain, depression, infertility and many other exploding health problems, as well as how we can address this systemic problem.

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Today, though, Ashleigh and Dr. Jay will mostly be talking about his work with DNA consulting, and how he can interpret the results of simple saliva DNA tests to tell you much more about your physiology than any of those generic website-based programs will. They talk about the confluence of genetics and epigenetics (how lifestyle factors can alter genetic expression), why they\u2019re both important, and how you can empower yourself with information to customize the ideal diet, lifestyle, and workouts for your own optimal health and longevity. We also talk about some of his super cool work involving designing viruses for the government, cutting open brains, and a hobby called \u201cmutton busting.\u201d You don\u2019t want to miss this one!\xa0

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Anthony G Jay, PhD, is the President and CEO of AJ Consulting Company.\u202fDr. Jay earned a B.A. with a double\xa0\xa0

major in Biology and Theology from Ave Maria University in Naples,\xa0 Florida, where he researched HIV\xa0\xa0

(human immunodeficiency virus) inhibitors. \u202fAfter college, he continued to work with virus in the context of\xa0\xa0

Alzheimer's disease for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.Next,\u202fDr. Jay earned his Ph.D. in\xa0\xa0

Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine,\u202fresearching fats, hormones, and cholesterol.\xa0\xa0

Dr. Jay currently is at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota\u202fresearching stem cells, epigenetics, and\xa0\xa0

infrared light. Dr. Jay is a also the author of bestselling book Estrogeneration.\xa0

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Minute Breakdown:\xa0

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5 - 14\xa0 Intro to what Dr. Jay is researching these days, and a brief discussion of his daughter\u2019s recent hobby, \u201cmutton busting\u201d\xa0

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14 \u2013 24 \xa0 Talking about his DNA consulting business and some of the major \u201cissues\u201d he sees; the difficulty with standard testing because ranges are too broad and not necessarily reflective of optimal health, just what happens to be \u201caverage\u201d in our society\xa0

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24 \u2013 27\xa0 Dr. Jay talks about his past projects in labs creating and testing viruses for the government and his work with Alzheimer\u2019s research\xa0

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27 \u2013 40\xa0 The benefits of companies that sequence your DNA for you; what Dr. Jay thinks about fears of misuse of genetic information; how Dr. Jay interpret these results to get actual personal and useful information above and beyond the simple analyses the website generally provide\xa0\xa0

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40 \u201347\xa0 A discussion of ways to address genetic issues and alter genetic expression; apparently we have more control over our genes than we think! How being aware of your \u201cfaulty\u201d genes can actually empower you to make smarter decisions that lead to improved health\xa0

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47 \u201353\xa0 What tends to be different about athlete DNA (it may surprise you!). Why it\u2019s important to respect both your genetic profile and epigenetics\u2014and the earlier you take control, the better.\xa0

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53 \u2013 60 The major differences he sees in men and women\u2019s data, and addressing hormonal imbalances.\xa0

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1:00 \u2013 1:04 telomere testing \u2013 is it accurate and worthwhile? What can these tests tell you?\xa0

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58 \u2013 General guidelines for supplementation, things we\u2019re generally missing\xa0\xa0

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1:04 \u2013 1:13 why there\u2019s no such thing as a perfect diet; Dr. Jay\u2019s experience conducting a crowd-sourced carnivore diet while testing telomere length\xa0

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1:13\xa0 - We talk about his groundbreaking book Estrogeneration, including key lifestyle factors that can mess with your hormones and how to avoid the dreaded gynecomastia\xa0\xa0

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Learn more and book a DNA consultation at ajconsultingcompany.com and say hi to Dr. Jay on Instagram @anthonygjay\xa0

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Reach out to me on Instagram @themusclemaven to say hi and tell me what you thought of the podcast, head to ashleighvanhouten.com to sign up for my weekly health and fitness newsletter, and if you enjoyed the episode please share on social media and leave me a nice rating and review on iTunes!\xa0

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