fitNERD
Fit Nerd is where faith, fitness, and science collide. We geek out on genetics, health, and training — all while keeping Christ at the center. From nutrition and hormones to joyful movement and real-life faith, you’ll discover how to work with the body God designed so you can feel strong, energized, and fearfully fit. I like to explore the current trends- food, exercise, and lifestyle- and discuss who that trend will benefit and why.
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Episode 7: Super Seven Dirty Genes
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Have you ever been told your DNA determines your destiny?
Well… it doesn’t.
In this episode of Fit Nerd, we’re diving into Dr. Ben Lynch’s book Dirty Genes — a powerful look at how your choices can actually switch your genes on or off. We’ll break down the seven key “dirty genes” that affect everything from mood and energy to detoxification and heart health — and I’ll show you simple, faith-based ways to “clean” them through nutrition, sleep, stress management, and mindset.
You’ll learn that your genes are your blueprint, not your sentence — and that God designed your body with everything it needs to heal, adapt, and thrive when you care for it the way He intended.
✨ The Super Seven Dirty Genes:
- MTHFR — Energy, detoxification, mood
- COMT — Focus, stress response, hormone balance
- DAO — Histamine and allergy regulation
- MAOA — Mood, motivation, emotional balance
- GST/GPX — Detoxification and antioxidant defense
- NOS3 — Blood flow and heart health
- PEMT — Liver and cell membrane health
💛 Get ready to rethink your DNA, renew your mind, and take back control of your health — one clean gene at a time.