DNA and Sleep - The Unknown Connection with Harris Khan

BrainTap Business Journal

There’s a lot of talk about DNA testing, but how effective and accurate is it really in addressing health concerns like chronic poor sleep? This week Dr. Porter sits down with Harris Khan from The DNA Company to discuss how using intelligent DNA testing can help build a precision-based approach to addressing chronic conditions, including poor sleep, by focusing on outcomes rather than genes and building in behavioral change to initiate sustainable, long-term health and wellness optimization. Harris holds a Bachelor of Science in Honors Biomedical Sciences from the University of Waterloo. After completing his undergraduate studies, he pursued post-graduate studies in Pharmaceutical Research and Development, before gaining employment at Apotex, Canada’s largest generic pharmaceutical company, in the Formulations Development department. Harris was a key member of the team that would test initial formulations for billion-dollar drugs in their infancy stages. He left Apotex to co-found Youtrients, now The DNA Company, where he established an ISO-7, GMP-compliant nutraceutical compounding facility. As The Director of Product Development for The DNA Company, Harris oversees the entire lifecycle of The DNA Company's suite of products and services. In collaboration with industry experts and clinicians, he spearheaded the development of The DNA Company’s proprietary genomic algorithms based on metanalyses of thousands of genomic data points. He is a co-author of patents in the field of functional genomics and speaks on behalf of The DNA Company at events and conferences worldwide. One of Harris’s favorite health hacks includes eating dates during periods of heavy mental or physical activity. Says Harris: “They’re an incredible source of nutrients and improve water retention. There’s a reason they grow in arid environments like desserts! Two to three dates in the morning can be nutritionally fulfilling and provide the necessary glucose your brain needs to function throughout the day.” What you’ll learn: • Why most DNA tests are confusing • How choosing the right DNA test provider can help you solve your health problems • How genetics contribute to, but do not define, a person’s potential • Strategies to optimize genetic variations • How behavioral changing solves the problem of what’s next after DNA testing Check out the DNA Company Here: Web: www.thednacompany.com Social: @thednaco Special Offer: Thednacompany.com/sleepwell