Nutrigenomics & Biohacking | Dr. Bhanote on The Synthesis of Wellness Podcast

Dr. Monisha Bhanote was recently featured on The Synthesis of Wellness Podcast, where she discussed her expertise in nutrigenomics, biohacking, and functional culinary medicine. In this insightful episode, Dr. Bhanote shares how food can be used as medicine to optimize gene expression and improve overall health. A quintuple board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå, Dr. Bhanote offers a unique perspective on how modern science and ancestral wisdom can work together to enhance wellbeing.

You can listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast player.

In This Episode, We Cover:

1. What is Nutrigenomics?

Dr. Bhanote begins by explaining the concept of nutrigenomics, which examines how food and nutrients interact with our genes to influence health. She outlines how certain foods can turn genes "on" or "off," affecting everything from metabolism to inflammation and longevity.

2. Biohacking for Optimal Gene Expression

In this episode, Dr. Bhanote explores the cutting-edge field of biohacking, sharing techniques that can enhance gene expression for better health outcomes. She talks about how lifestyle factors like sleep, stress management, and movement play a critical role in biohacking our body's natural systems for longevity and wellbeing.

3. Functional Culinary Medicine | Using Food as Medicine

Food is more than fuel; it’s medicine. Dr. Bhanote emphasizes how functional culinary medicine can help optimize gene expression and overall health. Individuals can support their body’s natural healing processes and enhance cellular health by focusing on whole, plant-based foods that provide specific nutrients.

4. The Intersection of Science and Ancestral Wisdom

One of the unique aspects of Dr. Bhanote’s approach is her ability to blend modern science with ancestral practices. She discusses how ancient wisdom—like Ayurveda—offers insights that can complement today’s scientific advancements, especially in the realm of food and healing.

5. Practical Biohacks for Better Health

Throughout the episode, Dr. Bhanote shares actionable biohacks that anyone can incorporate into their daily routine, including:

  • Time-Restricted Eating: Implementing fasting windows to support cellular repair and longevity.

  • Optimizing Sleep Cycles: Aligning sleep patterns with natural circadian rhythms to boost gene expression and recovery.

  • Plant-Powered Nutrition: Prioritizing nutrient-dense, plant-based foods to enhance cellular health and reduce inflammation..

Listen to the Full Episode

Dr. Monisha Bhanote offers a deep dive into nutrigenomics, biohacking, and functional culinary medicine in this thought-provoking episode of The Synthesis of Wellness Podcast. Whether you're looking to optimize your health, boost longevity, or simply learn more about how food can influence your genes, this episode is a must-listen.

Listen to the full episode here or on your preferred podcast platform to gain more insights from Dr. Bhanote's expertise.


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Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, is one of the few quintuple board-certified physicians in the nation. She combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to naturally bio-hack the human body through her expertise as a cytopathologist, functional culinary medicine specialist, and integrative lifestyle medicine doctor. Known as the Wellbeing Doctor, Dr. Bhanote has diagnosed over one million cancer cases, provides health programs at DrBhanote.com, and leads wellness workshops and retreats worldwide. Featured in Shape, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Living, Dr. Bhanote serves on several clinical advisory boards and is a go-to health and wellness expert for Healthline, Psych Central, and Medical News Today.

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