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Fascinating conversations with world-class performers from a variety of fields to uncover the strategies, habits, and mindsets that set them apart. Whether it's athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, or innovators, we explore the stories behind their success, revealing the tools and insights they've used to reach the top of their game. Listeners will discover practical takeaways and thought-provoking perspectives, learning what it truly takes to excel and sustain greatness in any area of life. Each episode is a journey into the minds of the best, offering inspiration and lessons for personal transformation.
DNA as the Blueprint for Peak Performance | Kashif Khan
The Doctor & The Nurse
49 minutes
5 months ago
DNA as the Blueprint for Peak Performance | Kashif Khan
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What if your health, energy, and mental edge were already coded into your DNA—and all you had to do was unlock it? Kashif Khan, founder of The DNA Company, joins David on this week’s episode of The David Nurse Show to break down how your genes really do hold the blueprint for peak performance and longevity.
During their conversation, Kashif walks David through his personal DNA results, revealing shocking insights about gut health, mitochondrial energy production, and the so-called "clutch gene" that influences high-pressure performance. The two also discuss whether killer instinct is born or built, how to fix poor genetic detox systems, and why many popular supplements may be doing more harm than good if your body isn’t genetically suited for them.
Finally, learn why some people never feel full, why keto can backfire based on your fat metabolism gene, and how your DNA can predict future disease risk—so you can take action before it’s too late. Don't miss this fascinating conversation!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Can You Develop Killer Instinct or Is It in Your DNA?
02:29 Kashif’s Health Journey and Founding of The DNA Company
04:37 The Neurochemical Blueprint of Clutch Performance
08:11 How Genomics Predicts Mental Toughness and Trauma
09:48 Developing Killer Instinct Through Genetic Expression
11:23 Personalized Health: Gut Issues and Missing Detox Genes
15:48 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and the Future of Your Energy
21:09 Cardiovascular Risk and the Truth About Endothelial Health
24:37 The Vaccine, mRNA, and Young Athletes' Heart Risk
28:40 Is Gene Therapy Real or Just Hype?
30:27 What Really Slows Aging: Genes, Mitochondria & Inflammation
32:14 The Warrior Gene: Training Based on Your Hormones
36:53 Is There a Fat Gene? Why Diets Succeed or Fail by DNA
39:02 How to Get Your DNA Tested and Optimize Your Life
40:18 The Dopamine Map: Broke or Billionaire?
42:00 Facing Mortality and the DNA of a Life Well Lived
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The Doctor & The Nurse
Fascinating conversations with world-class performers from a variety of fields to uncover the strategies, habits, and mindsets that set them apart. Whether it's athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, or innovators, we explore the stories behind their success, revealing the tools and insights they've used to reach the top of their game. Listeners will discover practical takeaways and thought-provoking perspectives, learning what it truly takes to excel and sustain greatness in any area of life. Each episode is a journey into the minds of the best, offering inspiration and lessons for personal transformation.
