The Metabolism, Muscles and Mindset Podcast
#263: DNA-Informed Health and Fitness Strategies - Genetic Insights
May 21, 2025 · 28 min
About this episode
The FIT Collective Genetic Insights Series – Episode 1 Understanding Genetics, Stress, & Weight with Dr. Ali Novitsky Dr. Ali Novitsky, board-certified in obesity medicine, kicks off a new series on how genetics influence health—especially stress responses and weight regulation. She opens with a personal story: during college, despite eating well and exercising, she gained 20 pounds in three months. Genetic testing later revealed a variant in her cortisol receptor gene , causing her body to release excess cortisol under stress—leading to high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and ultimately, weight gain.
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