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A recurring theme is the genetic variability influencing nutrient needs and responses. Rhonda references the APOE4 gene—a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s—which affects how individuals process DHA from fish oil, and how sleep quality dramatically influences amyloid clearance in the brain.
She advocates for personalized approaches, considering genetic makeup—such as how APOE4 carriers might benefit from specific interventions—and lifestyle factors like sleep and physical activity, which modulate disease risk.