"Genetics and Down Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Epigenetics"
In this episode
A plain-language primer on genetics vs. epigenetics
Why the extra chromosome in Trisomy 21 makes epigenetics especially relevant
How DNA methylation connects to detoxification, cognition, and cellular repair
The genes on chromosome 21 that tend to run "loud," and what that can mean day to day
Nutrients, antioxidants, and foods that support healthy gene expression
How functional medicine personalizes a plan instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach
A Q&A on common questions parents ask about epigenetics
Show notes
Epigenetics is the study of how our environment, the food…
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