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b'Are there things happening in your body that you can\\u2019t see? We were all born with the genes that are code for everything in our physical bodies and even account for some personality traits. Genes determine hair and eye color, sleep patterns, how you detoxify, food sensitivities, and so much more!\\nSome genes have what are called SNPs and that\\u2019s when things can get complicated. Finding out if you have SNPs, and what they are, is important. Even though there are strengths and weaknesses to having SNPs, there are practical things you can do to support the genes you have so your body can function better\\u2014right now and in the future.\\nToday, our Broken Brain Podcast host Dhru talks to genetic expert and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Ben Lynch, author of the best selling book Dirty Genes. Dhru and Dr. Ben discuss what dirty genes are and how we can clean them up! Dr. Ben shares his personal genetic testing story and how he manages with a SNP in his MTHFR gene. You\\u2019ll get to hear Dr. Ben\\u2019s advice on finding a doctor who knows how to work with genetics and so much more.\\nIn this episode, we dive into:\\n-What are dirty genes? (2:45)\\n-Are we doomed or will epigenetics save us? (4:25)\\n-SNPs in our genes (8:14)\\n-What is the MTHFR gene all about? (10:50)\\n-Dr. Ben puts the pieces together (20:50)\\n-Other important SNPs we may have (29:57)\\n-Cleaning up the COMT gene (34:34)\\n-Practical tips to scrub those genes clean (36:12)\\n-Dr. Ben\\u2019s approach to testing (40:56)\\n-Where can I find a skilled practitioner? (47:36)\\n-Thriving with the genes we have (52:02)\\n-Dr. Ben\\u2019s dream vision for gene testing (53:25)\\n-Finding Dr. Ben online; bonus book chapter (58:36)\\nSponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AquaTru Water Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filter\\xa0\\nInterested in joining Dhru\\u2019s\\xa0Broken Brain Podcast\\xa0Facebook Community? Submit your join request here:\\xa0https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/\\nFor more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram\\xa0@dhrupurohit, on Facebook\\xa0@dhruxpurohit, on Twitter\\xa0@dhrupurohit, and on YouTube\\xa0@dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at\\xa0(302) 200-5643\\xa0or click here\\xa0https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'