# Fix Your Genes: Using Nutrigenomics and SNP's To Optimize Your Brain w. Penny Kendall Reed (Ep 8)

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- **Content type:** podcast
- **Published:** 2020-06-25
- **Episode:** 8
- **Video:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHduDN988TA
- **Audio:** https://holisticnootropics.com/sites/default/files/podcasts/audio/EP008_audio.mp3

Join us for an illuminating conversation with **Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed**, an award-winning naturopathic doctor and pioneering expert in nutrigenomics. With over 20 years of experience analyzing genetic profiles, Dr. Kendall-Reed shares her expertise on how understanding our genes can lead to optimized brain function and better mental health outcomes.

## About Our Guest

Dr. Kendall-Reed holds degrees from McGill University in Neurobiology and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As the creator of the integrated genetic platform [GeneRx](https://www.generx.ca) and author of five national bestselling books, she received Canada's top Naturopathic Doctor Award in 2018.

## Key Topics Explored

### Fundamentals of Nutrigenomics

- Gene expression and environmental influences

- Generational transmission of genetic alterations

- Understanding SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms)

- The role of methylation in gene expression

### Brain Chemistry and Genetics

- Genetic influence on neurotransmitter expression

- HPA Axis function and stress response genes

- Natural approaches to dopamine production

- BDNF production and neural growth factors

### Key Genetic Pathways

- **Serotonin Regulation**: 5HTPLR pathway

- **Dopamine Processing**: COMT and DRD2/DRD1 receptors

- **Methylation**: MTHFR pathway

- **Stress Response**: FKBP5 gene

### Natural Compounds Discussed

- Rhodiola

- L-Theanine

- Phosphatidylserine

- L-Tyrosine

- Coenzyme Q10

- Adaptogenic herbs

## Practical Applications

- Interpreting personal genetic profiles

- Optimizing neurotransmitter production naturally

- Managing stress response through genetic awareness

- Implementing lifestyle modifications based on genetic expression

For scientific reference, the discussion includes insights from the [Mexico Women Arsenic Rate Study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25325819).

Watch the full episode on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHduDN988TA).

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