Nutrigenomics

The future of medicine is more preventative than reactive.

So often, I get calls from new patients, looking for a doctor who is willing to help them get healthy and stay healthy as much as possible - rather than waiting for them to get sick.

We know that cancer rates have risen significantly in younger patients over the past decade. Screening recommendations are limited by insurance reimbursement and guidelines that target older adults.

It’s time to think more seriously and deeply about how to we help patients get and stay well.

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I recently joined a mentorship program through 3x4 Genetics. This company uses nutrigenomics - the study of how genes and nutrition interact - to offer feedback on a patient’s nutritional needs. The insights patients and I have been learning have been so valuable for making nutrition and, if needed, supplement recommendations.

We know that some nutrients, such as fiber, can help to reduce the risk of cancer. There’s still a lot we have to learn in this field, particularly as it relates to cancer prevention.

And it’s a step in the right direction toward supporting a patient’s overall health and well-being.