June 8, 2024
Reading Time: 7 minutes
What We Discuss with Dr. Matthew Dawson
-Welcoming Dr. Matt Dawson back to the show for his seventh appearance – 05:25
-The use of ketones – 06:56
-Epigenetics and methylation testing – 10:47
-The three tests at Wild Health – 24:03
-Creating actionable recommendations based on data – 37:00
-Heart disease studies — intermittent fasting and niacin – 45:54
-Changes in his personal life and approach to patients – 48:21
-The use of advanced diagnostics and other tests and tools – 52:57
-And much more… TruDiagnostic TruAge Complete (code BENVIP for 10% off)
In today's episode, you'll dive deep into the world of cutting-edge diagnostics and personalized health management with Dr. Matthew Dawson, a seven-time guest. You might know Dr. Dawson for his groundbreaking work at Wild Health (use code BEN20 to save 20%), where he's revolutionizing patient care with advanced DNA methylation testing and AI-driven health recommendations. Use code BENVIP for 10% off the TruDiagnostics TruAge Complete Test.
During this show, Dr. Dawson and I explore the intriguing evolution of methylation tests, demystify various biological age tests, and provide insights into how lifestyle choices significantly impact gene expression. Additionally, you'll discover the potential of AI in providing personalized health advice, the importance of human connection, proactive cancer detection strategies, and much more.
Dr. Dawson attended medical school at the University of Kentucky before completing his residency in emergency medicine at The University of Utah, where he served as both chief resident and fellow. He has practiced medicine and was an associate professor at the University of Kentucky for seven years, with an acute interest in functional medicine and, later, genomics.
Dr. Dawson’s obsession with performance optimization began well before medical school. In high school, he would implement any fitness or nutrition technique that’d give him “an edge” in athletics, resulting in college scholarship offers in two sports. Dr. Dawson carried this obsession with him through medical school and into his profession as a physician, earning numerous national awards for education, innovation, and leadership because of his research and approach to health care.
Dr. Dawson crystallized this approach to providing patients with true health care, rather than sick care, by building Wild Health — a Precision Medicine service providing personalized, genetics-based care to help patients achieve optimal well-being. Dr. Dawson has trained thousands of physicians in Precision Medicine through online education and has lectured in over twenty countries around the world. He also co-hosts the Wild Health Podcast, a tool for teaching thousands about personalized, genetics-based Precision Medicine. His passion for helping patients maximize their health span and perform at their absolute best considers all aspects of health: mental, physical, and spiritual.
You can find all of my podcasts featuring Dr. Dawson listed below:
- Using AI To Interpret Bloodwork, Creating Genetic Freak Of Nature Athletes, The Most Fancy & Comprehensive Executive Health Program Ever Created, Reversing Disease With Precision Medicine & Much More With Wild Health’s Dr. Matt Dawson.
- One Comprehensive Health Test To Rule Them All? How To Get An At-A-Glance “Clarity” Report Of Your Genetic Age, Death Risk, Gut Health, Ideal Diet, Exercise, Sleep & Much More.
- Everything You Need To Know For Antivirus & Immune System Enhancement: A Special One-Two Podcast Episode With Dr. Matt Cook, Dr. Matt Dawson, & Dr. Michael Mallin.
- How To Use Precision Medicine To Enhance Athletic Performance, Defy Aging, Balance Hormones, Fix The Heart & Much More.
- Why Your DNA Is Worthless (& What You Need To Focus On Instead)
- CBD & Cannabis Special Episode: How CBD Affects Hormones, Fat Loss, Athletic Performance, Sleep, Recovery & Much More
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Resources from this episode:
– Dr. Matt Dawson:
- Wild Health (use code BEN20 to save 20%)
- Wild Health Precision Medicine
- Wild Health Podcast
– Podcasts:
- Is This The Most Advanced Anti-Aging Analysis & Epigenetic Diagnostic Test Of The Future?
- Which Ketone Supplement Works Best: Ketone Salts vs. Ketone Esters With Dr. Dominic D’Agostino.
- The 55-Year-Old Mom Who Spends Just $106 Per Month On The Gym & Supplements Is Reversing Her Age Faster Than Biohackers & Tech Billionaires: Julie Gibson Clark
- A Step-By-Step Blueprint For Longevity: The Most Advanced Age Reversal Strategies Known To Humankind, With Bryan Johnson.
– Book mention:
-Other Resources:
- Vanilla Protein
- Coconut Water
- Oura
- Apple Watch
- deltaG Ketones (use code BEN10 to save 10%)
- Ketone-IQ
- Ketone Aid
- Omega-3
- Senolytic (use code SENOBEN to save 15% off any purchase)
- NAD
- Spermidine (use code BGF15 to save 15%)
- Rapamycin (use code BGF15 to save 15%)
- Niacin
- TruDiagnostics TruAge Pace Test (use code BENVIP for 10% off)
- TruDiagnostic (use code BENVIP for 10% off)
- LLM (Large Language Model)
- Whoop
- Rejuvenation Olympics
- Epigenetic Clocks
- Looking to Rewind the Aging Clock
- DunedinPACE, a DNA Methylation Biomarker of the Pace of Aging
- Epidemiologists Develop State-of-the-Art Tool for Measuring Pace of Aging
- NMN Probably Won't Make You Live Forever — Chris Masterjohn
- Good Genes Are Nice, but Joy Is Better — The Harvard Gazette
– Ben's TruDiagnostic TrueAge Results:
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