Dirty Genes: A Revolutionary Approach to Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Genetics and Personalized Plans for a Happier, Healthier You

Love this book! It's a must read with the intent of implementing the suggestions for those Seeking Health. With multiple, serious, health issues I was already living pretty clean, but Dr. Ben Lynch took it to the next level. I feel like my old self, that has been gone for decades, and I am finally sleeping at night. Dr. Lynch owns a supplement company, (Seeking Health), but doesn't believe you should take a lot of supplements or keep taking them forever, only for short periods in the journey. He doesn't say things like, "Take B12." Instead he explains what is happening in the cascading hormones that are involved, what they need, and when they don't need that particular supplement anymore. I found Dr. Ben Lynch by listening to him as a guest on podcasts from multiple different hosts when I was researching some genetic issues. I was so impressed with him (he's the go-to guy in the world of epigenetics), that I had to get his book and the audio version so that my husband and I could listened to it on a long drive home from a trip. We were both 'sold' on what he said, it filled in so many of the gaps of information I was looking for. I generally look for what the author/podcaster is self-promoting with his version of health and I'm usually skeptical, but I trust this guy, that he truly is on a mission to find health in real ways and share what he learns. He received four different medical degrees along the way as he searched out how he and his family could heal. All four degrees combine to allow Dr. Lynch a comprehensive understanding of what is happening in your body and what needs to happen to heal, and it's not Big Pharma. He's very common sense, but brilliant. I usually find that people with IQs' as high as his struggle to explain things in ways that the typical person could follow, but he does a great job explaining all the methylation and what that means in a very compassionate, relatable, and comprehensive way. He might be the person with the answers you are looking for. Check him out as a guest on a few podcasts, then get his book. My book arrived from this seller quickly in perfect condition.

Loved this book. Science and biology are explained nicely, and it offers practical steps to take to improve your health. It's a resource book, so you may want to use it again depending on the particular problem you are trying to resolve. Highly recommended.

Magical. I’ve fixed so many issues and counting because I’m finally eating the way they recommend. Just buy it. Everything is fixable to don’t have to suffer. It’s helped my nausea with eating, my constant hunger, health isn’t a mystery anymore and I know how to eat correctly when I have a craving to support my body. Amazing life changing book.

Simple easy to read and understand. Imagine a Doctor that speaks on a level that you can comprehend. Very useful information. BTW. Have yourself tested for the MTHfr gene . Life changer.

Very interesting read about how what we consume, breathe, and stress can "dirty" our genes and cause them to go haywire, but by doing a cleanse/detox, you can clean those same genes up and become healthier again. I haven't personally tried the diet, but the read itself is worth it, especially if you suffer from autoimmune disease(s), migraines, gastric issues, etc. to better understand which genes are acting within that issue and different, holistic ways to try to combat the bad.

Should be #1 Best seller; so much fantastic info. Enjoy!

I participated in a live FB webcast with Dr. Lynch, and he is just phenomenal at taking something complex like genetics and explaining their effect on health while giving people a practical guide as to how they can work WITH their unique genetics to regain or improve their health. He takes the unpopular but mostly true stance that our health destinies are not written in stone by our genes, but are influenced, both positively and negatively not just by genes, but by diet, lifestyle, toxic exposures, stress, and even mindset. In the book, he identifies the seven genes which, when "dirty", have the greatest impact on our health and well-being, and explains that a gene can be "dirty" (not functioning optimally) either because of nature (genetics) or nurture (environment). He recommends a 2 week "soak and scrub", during which time a person can function on "cleaning" all of their genes - focusing on diet, exercise, sleep, stress relief, and avoidance of toxins to the extent possible. After that period of time, if a person is still having issues, they can do what he calls "spot cleaning" of specific genes - MTHFR (methylation),PEMT (choline/phosphatidylcholine, important for cell membranes, liver, digestive, and brain health), DAO (diamine oxidase, breaks down histamine in the gut), MAOA (monoamine oxidase - breaks down/helps regulate neurotransmission, mood), NOS3 (produces endothelial nitric oxide, important for cardiovascular health/blood pressure regulation), GST/GPX (glutathione, the body's master antioxidant and important for detoxification), and COMT (metabolizes catecholamines, also involved in mood/personality). And the good thing for the majority of readers is that genetic testing isn't necessarily required, because Dr. Lynch includes a checklist for each gene that a person can use to assess whether or not that gene is or is behaving "dirty" and needs attention. Personally, I like having the hard data, but both methods are useful, since even a mutated gene may NOT be causing problems if it is being properly supported. He also includes a recipe section, with descriptions as to how they support each of these genes and recommendations for modifications if you have issues with different ones. He also has a recommended ORDER for "spot cleaning" if you have multiple issues that need to be targeted specifically. The nature/nurture argument has been going on for decades, but I feel that Dr. Lynch has made an excellent case for concluding that it really isn't either/or but BOTH, and this book is a wonderful tool that people can use in order to take charge of their own individual health.

Het boek biedt een totaal ander inzicht met een rationele uitleg over je lichaam en brein. De processen die voortvloeien uit je DNA beïnvloeden je gesteldheid. Het is logisch en de enige reden dat je deze kennis niet gaat toepassen is omdat je bij de meerderheid van de mensen behoort die toch terugvalt in aangeleerd gedrag. Een oplossing om deze inzichten te verwerken en je eigen te maken is door je kleine gewoonten stap voor stap te automatiseren in je dagelijks leven.

This book is outstanding! I highly recommend it!

Gracias. El Libro viene de manera sencilla, en cuanto a los genes estudiados en el mismo. Planteando sus problematicas y como ciertos habitos de salud y nutricion puede ayudar al cuerpo, desde adentro. Acompañado de rutinas.

You won’t regret reading this book. Changed the game for me! So much valuable and applicable information that’s genuinely interesting to read!! Great if you’re curious to get to root cause of your day to day ailments and health struggles. Good resource if you want to know more about MTHFR gene mutations. Transformed my view of genetics!

I've been struggling with an autoimmune disease, chronic insomnia and many other health issues for more than a decade. Reading this book has helped me identify many dirty genes I have never considered before. It is really easy and interesting to read. I like that he focus on lifestyle changes instead of selling you his supplements life I've seen with other authors. I definitely recommend it.