A couple of decades ago thirty was the new twenty in endurance sports… Now, in the 2020s, it’s not unusual to see athletes in their mid thirties, or even forties at the top of their game, and giving the youngsters a run for their money. This webinar will explore how genes, nutrients and physical activity impact mitochondrial physiology and function: what we can learn from research into longevity, healthspan and genomics to support athletes to continue to optimise training, recovery and performance as they age.
Emma will discuss the interplay between genes involved in DNA repair (PARP1) and energy sensing, including Sirtuins and PPARs, and their competition for the same nutrient resources. She will take a deep dive into genes and antioxidant regulation, oxidative stress and inflammation, plus impacts on mitochondrial function (dysfunction) and, subsequently, on physical activity and performance.
Although we can’t change our DNA, understanding genetic predispositions can enable personalised support for athletes at every level to perform better for longer.
About Emma
Emma Beswick NT(Dip) BA MBA CEO Lifecode Gx is a registered nutritional therapist and founder of Lifecode Gx – the leading UK nutrigenomics testing and training company for health professionals. Emma lectures widely on the subject of nutrigenomics and is well known and respected for her knowledge and ability to present complex aspects of nutrigenomics in an accessible and clinically relevant way. She is a lifelong recreational runner and has firsthand experience of applying nutrigenomics in the context of ageing.
Lifecode Gx® offers a range of specialist nutrigenomics DNA test panels which inform how inherited health risks can be mitigated through personalised nutrition and lifestyle change. The material for this webinar is drawn from Lifecode Gx® new Metabolics DNA panel, available from Autumn 2022.
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