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Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, Epigenetics10 Year Anniversary: What I Learned After 200+ Conversations with the Best Minds in FxMedIn this very special episode, I have the privilege of turning the tables on Dr. Kara Fitzgerald as we celebrate 10 years of the New Frontiers podcast. I’ve been honored to walk alongside Kara on much of this journey—as a colleague, a collaborator, a mentee, and a friend—and it’s been incredible to witness the evolution of both her work and the field itself.
Together, we reflect on the stories, science, and people who have shaped this podcast—and the remarkable growth of epigenetics, personalized medicine, and functional medicine along the way. From early conversations around methylation and aging...2025-07-241h 17
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD69. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald: This Hack Reversed Biological Age by 3 Years in Just 8 WeeksWhat if aging isn’t just inevitable—but programmable? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, pioneering epigenetic researcher and author of Younger You, to explore how your daily choices—food, movement, sleep, stress—can literally rewire your genes to slow down aging. We unpack her groundbreaking study showing biological age reversal in just 8 weeks without drugs, injections, or extreme protocols. You’ll learn how DNA methylation impacts everything from inflammation to longevity, which “epinutrients” flip your genes in the right direction, and why your salad might be more powerful than your supp...2025-06-101h 07
Longevity Optimization with Kayla Barnes-LentzReversing Biological Age with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldToday I'm speaking with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on the Longevity Optimization Podcast. In this conversation, we explore her journey into functional medicine and longevity, emphasizing the importance of dietary and lifestyle interventions in reversing biological age. Dr. Fitzgerald highlights the role of diagnostic tests in understanding health status, the impact of technology on health monitoring, and the significance of epigenetics in influencing gene expression.Throughout our discussion, we cover various dietary patterns and protein requirements essential for optimal health. Dr. Kara also addresses the accessibility of health interventions for individuals from diverse backgrounds, advocating for inclusive approaches...2025-04-101h 03
Book Decoded: Exploring Big Ideas and Insights for Curious Minds – Deep Dives into Nonfiction Books"Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better" by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald – The Science of Aging and How to Reverse It📖🎧 Want to dive deeper? Get the book or audiobook on Amazon here.Dr. Kara Fitzgerald's "Younger You" introduces an evidence-based program designed to reduce biological age and enhance overall health. Focusing on the science of epigenetics, especially DNA methylation, Fitzgerald explains how these factors influence aging and disease. The book outlines an eight-week program and a more flexible everyday plan, both emphasizing a diet rich in DNA methylation-supporting nutrients, alongside lifestyle practices like exercise, sleep, and stress management. Additionally, the program addresses the impact of toxins and genetics, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices in influencing gene expression. Practical advice and healthy recipes ...2025-02-2116 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsThe Podcast After the Podcast: More on Age Reversal with Dr. Greg FahyAfter my conversation with Dr. Greg Fahy in August, I realized that I had additional questions that we didn't have time to address the first time around. Importantly, since here I am studying the effects of dietary and lifestyle interventions on aging, I wanted to know his thoughts on the dietary components of the TRIMM study and beyond. Dr. Fahy shares his thoughts on my question and some others on side effects on different medication and supplement interventions, the mechanism by which he thinks the restoration of hair color occurred in some of his study participants, and how to think...2024-12-0618 min
ON AIR WITH ELLA | Women's Wellness⚡️MINISODE: It's not too late to AGE IN REVERSE! - Dr. Kara FitzgeraldA bite-sized boost to your day! Dr. Kara Fitzgerald explains how lifestyle changes can reverse aging. 🎧 FULL EPISODE: Listen to "279: Reverse Your Biological Age through Lifestyle Changes" in APPLE, Spotify or ANY APP📝 SHOW NOTES: www.onairella.com/post/279-kara-fitzgerald🌟 Guest: @drkarafitzgerald🔔 SUBSCRIBE for our full-length, weekly episodes!---------------------------------------On Air With Ella is for women who want to feel better, look better, live better - and have more fun doing it. This is where we share simple strategies and tips for living a bit better every...2024-10-2508 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsPromise and Controversies: State of the State of Longevity Science with Matt Kaeberlein, PhDIt's important to me to include a variety of voices in the sphere of aging and longevity, and Matt Kaeberlein PhD is certainly one that I appreciate for his tempered and rational arguments. I value his insights and his work with other scientists who are tussling with the challenging questions and research interpretations in this field. We are at this extraordinary inflexion point where scientists are debating the very definition of aging itself, which has important implications for how we then measure and study it. Dr. Kaeberlein shares his thoughts on this as well as the latest on longevity interventions...2024-09-261h 25
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsAddressing the Gut-Skin Axis: A Root Cause Approach to Chronic Skin ConditionsIn this episode of New Frontiers, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald sits down with Dr. Valerie Gershenhorn, a leading expert in functional dermatology and a Clinical Team Member for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, to explore the profound impact of the gut-skin axis and autonomic nervous system on chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema, and more. Dr. Gershenhorn shares her comprehensive approach, including the use of functional testing, targeted nutrition, and specific supplements to address the root causes of skin issues. Clinicians will gain valuable insights into how gut health influences skin conditions and practical strategies for discovering imbalances with GI-MAP testing, and how...2024-09-091h 07
Take Back Your Health19. How to Reverse your Biological Age (with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND)What if I told you that your biological age could be reversed by over three years in just eight weeks? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald —this week’s guest—has the science to prove it's possible. Dr. Fitzgerald is a leading expert on DNA methylation and the author of the book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. If you’re interested in aging well, this week’s conversation is chock-full of incredibly practical changes you can take tomorrow (maybe even today!). Here’s a peek into what you’ll learn:
The specific...2024-07-0153 minTake Back Your Health19. How to Reverse your Biological Age (with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND)What if I told you that your biological age could be reversed by over three years in just eight weeks? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald —this week’s guest—has the science to prove it's possible. Dr. Fitzgerald is a leading expert on DNA methylation and the author of the book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. If you’re interested in aging well, this week’s conversation is chock-full of incredibly practical changes you can take tomorrow (maybe even today!). Here’s a peek into what you’ll learn:
The specific...2024-07-0153 min
Penny for your ShotsCrafting Exceptional Wine and Experiences with Kara Cleaver of LaVie Estate WineryIn this episode, we chat with Kara Cleaver, an entrepreneur who has turned her passion for wine into LaVie Estate Winery in Texas Hill Country. Kara shares her journey from high tech to winemaking, the importance of community collaboration, and the unique wine experiences she curates. Learn about Kara’s dedication to crafting exceptional Texas wines, her 26-acre ranch, and the upcoming Wine Camp event at LaVie. Join us for a deep dive into the art and science of winemaking, food pairings, and the beauty of Texas Hill Country.To order wines and learn more about LaVie Es...2024-06-2734 min
Collective InsightsLongevity - Dr. Kara Fitzgerald - EpigeneticsBiological age has emerged as an influential factor in understanding how our bodies cope with the passage of time, distinct from our chronological years. Today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, author of Younger You joins Dr. Greg Kelly to unpack how landmark studies and the development of biological clocks measuring DNA methylation patterns, researchers can now predict the aging pace with greater accuracy. Dr. Fitzgerald shares the foundational elements and the evolution of her clinically-tested dietary program, created and tested to alter gene expression for a lower biological age. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://qualialife.com/insights. Use code insights when...2024-05-2136 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsTargeting Senescent Cells? Dose and Timing Matters - with Dr. Greg KellyGet ready for a deep dive into the world of cellular senescence and its implications for aging. Dr. Greg Kelly joins me on New Frontiers to explain the science behind targeting this Hallmark of Aging and share natural compounds and activities that target cellular senescence. I am particularly excited for you to hear his thoughts around dosing and cyclical timing of exposure to senolytic compounds, such as fisetin, luteolin, quercetin, and piperlongumine, and why that may make the difference between having the effect you want... or not. Don't miss his advice on smart exercise tweaks for aging and the caution...2024-03-281h 16
Finding Genius PodcastAn Epigenetics Expert Talks Aging, Health, Medicine, and More – Kara Fitzgerald and the Sandy Hook ClinicEvery experience, connection, meal, and countless other environmental factors can influence whether specific genes are turned on or off, affecting all kinds of physiological processes, including aging. Kara Fitzgerald provides eye-opening insights into this topic and so much more. Tune in to explore: Epigenetics – what it means and the latest developments in the field How the tumor microenvironment affects gene expression How B12 and other supplements might impact the process of DNA methylation and why it matters clinically The mechanism of DNA methylation The difference between chronological and biological age How toxins like alcohol migh...2024-02-2844 min
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights321. Manifestation and Healing with the Infinity Wave - Hope Fitzgerald Uncover the unexpected truth behind manifestation and spiritual evolution with the Infinity Wave. In this enlightening conversation with Hope Fitzgerald, you'll discover the transformative power of this 10th dimensional tool that's rewriting the rules of manifestation. This episode is full of mind-bending insights and practical techniques that will revolutionize your approach to manifestation. Get ready to experience the Infinity Wave and embrace a whole new level of manifestation mastery. The journey awaits. In this episode, you will be able to: Explore Hope Fitzgerald's transformative spiritual journey. Discover the Infinity Wave for spiritual evolution.2024-02-2239 min
Well Beyond 40How to Reduce Your Bio Age with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldDid you know the average American is aging faster than they should? It’s true. Your biological age tends to be older than your actual age, and most of us will spend the last 16 years of our lives managing multiple illnesses. Needless to say, we need to do something about this—and fast. Fortunately, we can. In this episode, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins me to talk about her mind-blowing study, in which they de-aged people by three years in just eight weeks. She’s going to explain the study, what they learned about the real levers o...2024-01-1745 min
Voices Of Courage#VOC 292 | The Courage to Reverse Your Biological Age | Dr Kara Fitzgerald | Ken D FosterHow did Betty White do it? She made it to 99! You may be able to do this too. Ken D Foster interviews Dr Kara Fitzgerald on how to live longer and healthier.Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of...2023-11-2859 min
Voices Of Courage#VOC 292 | The Courage to Reverse Your Biological Age | Dr Kara Fitzgerald | Ken D FosterHow did Betty White do it? She made it to 99! You may be able to do this too. Ken D Foster interviews Dr Kara Fitzgerald on how to live longer and healthier. Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National Un...2023-11-2859 min
The DUTCH PodcastNew Perspectives on Anti-Aging Medicine with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, NDJoin us as Dr. Kara Fitzgerald bridges the gap between epigenetics and functional medicine with her fascinating research on diet and lifestyle interventions that can slow the rate of aging. Discover how the foods we eat and how we live our lives can directly impact epigenetics and DNA methylation, leading to changes in the biological clock. Dr. Fitzgerald details her groundbreaking study from her new book “Younger You” that challenges long-standing beliefs about aging and reveals that even though living forever isn’t possible, living well for longer is within reach. Tune in to learn more about:2023-11-0747 min
Energized with Dr. MarizaHow to Reverse Your Bioligical Age with Simple Lifestyle Habits And The Most Important Factors In Reversing Your Inner Age with Dr Kara FitzgeraldReady to take action towards a healthier, happier life? We know age is just a number. But as each birthday passes, it’s easy to start feeling the physical and mental changes in our bodies. That’s why I’m here today with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. So you can have the tools to reverse your biological age and feel like your best. Even reversing our inner age by one year massively extends our quality of life. And that's my ultimate goal for myself and you too– to increase our inner age and push back chronic disease fo...2023-09-0558 min
Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryReduce Your Biological Age, and Live A Longer & Better life | Kara Fitzgerald (Replay)[Original Air Date: March 3, 2022] Aging seems to be all fun and games until you pass legal drinking age. Some people begin to age much sooner than others, while others seem to have golden genetics of youth on their side. What if you found out that scientific research is now able to reverse your biological clock up to 3 years?You may be skeptical, you may be curious, or you may be excited for what this means to your future. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is a functional medicine physician and clinical director that just published a new book for the...2023-08-1858 min
Practically Healthy by Dr. MelinaYounger You: Dr. Kara FitzgeraldLive longer and live better through science- Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins on episode 44 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share that “our genes are not our destiny” and the implications of her groundbreaking scientific trial showing biological age reversal in humans.
The doctors explain the difference between chronological age (your age in years) and biologic age- the age of your cells that determines why people may have a more youthful appearance, feel younger and most importantly, a lower risk of every major disease, since aging is the biggest contributing factor for each.
Dr. Fitzgerald explains that DNA methylation is one of the m...2023-08-1639 min
Everything EpigeneticsReduce Your Biological Age in Just 8-Weeks with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldDr. Kara Fitzgerald's work in epigenetics revolves around the concept of "nutrigenomics" and "nutrigenetics," which are areas that investigate how nutrients and dietary factors can influence gene expression and how an individual's genetic makeup may affect their response to different nutrients.She has been at the forefront of applying epigenetic principles in the context of functional medicine to help patients optimize their health. By understanding an individual's unique genetic makeup and epigenetic influences, she aims to tailor personalized therapeutic strategies that can positively impact gene expression and improve health outcomes.Through her clinical practice, research...2023-08-0243 min
Behind Her EmpireReverse Aging, Live Longer & Create a Younger You with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldHave you ever wished you could age in reverse? Turns out, you actually can—and today’s guest has the science to back it up. Join us as we dive into the world of epigenetics (meaning, “above” genetics) and discover lifestyle practices to reverse biological age.In this episode you’ll learn: * How to influence your gene expression* The power of food and epinutrients* How stress impacts the aging process* The impact of exercise and how to move more* How seed cycling can support healthy aging2023-08-0255 min
The Luke Coutinho Show - Reimagine Your LifestyleEp.9 - Longevity Roadmap: Navigating Lifestyle Choices for a Longer, Healthier Life with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldIn this episode of the podcast ,I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, a Together, we explored the crucial lifestyle choices that can guide us towards a longer and healthier life. Dr. Fitzgerald highlighted the significance of personalized medicine and how our genetics, epigenetics, and environment influence our health. We discussed the transformative power of nutrition and the importance of holistic consumption and living. The conversation also covered the impact of sleep, stress management, exercise, and other crucial factors for longevity. By the end of the episode, I hope you gain practical insights and actionable steps to n...2023-06-2055 min
Thyroid Mystery Solved: Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism Revealed144 The Case of Premature Aging: How Lifestyle Changes and DNA Methylation Lead to Big Breakthrough with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldSubscribe to Thyrolove and Save 15%https://thyrolove.com/The Case: Laura has thyroid issues causing her to feel overweight and her constantly dry skin made her feel like she was aging too fast. She suspected that her issues might be genetic so she did a DNA test which revealed that she had the MTHFR gene. She tried biohacking; taking high doses of B vitamins and a cocktail of other supplements but nothing got her the results she was looking for. Investigation My suspicions were that her various supplements might not be right for...2023-05-2547 min
Unshakeable Health with Thomas Hemingway, M.D.Can you reverse biological age? w/ Dr. Kara FitzgeraldToday I talked to Dr. Kara Fitzgerald about how to live YOUNGER, longer! Dr. Fitzgerald is a globally-renowned expert in Functional Medicine and natural ANTI-AGING. She is also a best-selling author and host of a top-rated Functional Medicine podcast! Kara’s new book: Follow Kara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgeraldTwitter: https://twitter.com/kfitzgeraldndDr. Fitzgerald’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-frontiers-in-functional-medicine/id1103271110Click here for PERSONAL Q+A with Dr. Thomas: https://thomashemingway.podia.com/thomas-hemingway-community FREE...2023-04-201h 03
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsAddressing Long-COVID: Data-Driven Learning for Practitioners and PatientsAs we find ourselves entering this fourth year since the world was first gripped by COVID-19, on an individual and practice level many of us are still grappling with its post-viral after-effects (long COVID). Drs Patrick Hanaway and Kara Parker, as well as my long-time mentor and former IFM CEO Laurie Hofmann, join me on this podcast to share the important work they have been doing in building practitioner tools and training to address this ongoing challenge (check out the links in the show notes). I just really appreciate their doable, data-driven, and continuous-learning approach, as I’m sure you wi...2023-04-171h 07
Dr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #40 Kara Fitzgerald ND – Aging and A Younger YouThis weeks guest is Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. What would say if I told you that you can reverse your biological aging process? What would you say to having some control over how you age from a health perspective? You would be all in right! Well I am and Dr. Fitzgerald is our teacher this week.
She received her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first Counsel on Naturopathic Medicine-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, PhD...2023-02-171h 19Dr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #40 Kara Fitzgerald ND – Aging and A Younger YouThis weeks guest is Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. What would say if I told you that you can reverse your biological aging process? What would you say to having some control over how you age from a health perspective? You would be all in right! Well I am and Dr. Fitzgerald is our teacher this week.
She received her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first Counsel on Naturopathic Medicine-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, PhD...2023-02-171h 19
The Jesse Chappus ShowHow to Reduce Your Biological Age & Live Longer | Dr. Kara FitzgeraldWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/517drkarafitzgerald Dr. Kara Fitzgerald (IG: @drkarafitzgerald) is engaged in clinical research on DNA methylation using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her virtual and in-person Functional Medicine clinic. She is the author of Younger You. This ground-breaking book details an 8-week study that resulted in a 3-year reversal of biological aging and the step-by-step program that will help you live better and longer. At the end of this conversation you’re going to have a good idea of what you need to...2023-01-241h 27
Revolution Health RadioRHR: Promoting Healthy Longevity with Bone Broth, with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Jill Sheppard DavenportDr. Kara Fitzgerald and Jill Sheppard Davenport join Chris to highlight their new book, Better Broths and Healing Tonics, which provides recipes for easy, flavorful, health-supportive broths, and add‑ins to “boost” the broths for maximum nutrition and healing benefits. They discuss the immense healing properties of broth and why it’s an excellent way to add nutrient density to meals, the results of their study on whether bones harbor lead and other toxic metals, the science behind “food as medicine,” how people with histamine intolerance should approach broths, how to use methylation adaptogens and other health‑supportive ingredients in all your fa...2023-01-2455 min
Nutrition & Alternative MedicineEp. 292: Younger You with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She lives with her daughter in...2023-01-1745 min
Spirit, Purpose & EnergyEp. 379: Younger You with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She lives with her daughter in...2023-01-1745 min
Fit 2 Love Podcast with JJ FlizanesEp. 658: Younger You with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She lives with her daughter in...2023-01-1745 min
Health & WealthEp. 163: Younger You with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She lives with her daughter in...2023-01-1745 min
Women, Men & RelationshipsEp. 358: Younger You with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She lives with her daughter in...2023-01-1745 min
Your Longevity Blueprint128: Methylation Tips with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldToday, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins me to talk about DNA Methylation. Life expectancy in the United States is on the decline. We are living for a shorter time and according to the World Health Organization, even though we have a life expectancy of 79.3 years, the average age for developing a serious illness is 63.1 years old. That means that we spend the last 16.2 years of our life ill. Aging is driven by DNA methylation, a process that influences which genes are turned on and which are turned off. We use DNA methylation as an epigenetic clock to measure b...2023-01-0451 min
Commune with Jeff Krasno359. The Younger You Method with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldYour destiny is not determined by your genes, but rather how you express your genes. In her second interview on the Commune Podcast, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald goes deep into the mechanisms of epigenetics and offers research-backed advice on how to use diet and lifestyle inputs to activate (or turn off) the genes associated with optimal wellness.You can pre-register for Dr. Fitzgerald’s upcoming Commune course, The Younger You Method at onecommune.com/youngeryouIn this episode we cover:0:07:25 – Epinutrition0:09:09 – Genome0:09:52 – Epigenome0:10:34 – Epigenetics0:15:53 – Methylation0:18:19 – Hypermethylation0:22:57 – Hypomethylation0:23:35 – Optimal Methylation0:26:28 – Epinu...2022-11-171h 38Commune with Jeff Krasno359. The Younger You Method with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldYour destiny is not determined by your genes, but rather how you express your genes. In her second interview on the Commune Podcast, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald goes deep into the mechanisms of epigenetics and offers research-backed advice on how to use diet and lifestyle inputs to activate (or turn off) the genes associated with optimal wellness.You can pre-register for Dr. Fitzgerald’s upcoming Commune course, The Younger You Method at onecommune.com/youngeryouIn this episode we cover:0:07:25 – Epinutrition0:09:09 – Genome0:09:52 – Epigenome0:10:34 – Epigenetics0:15:53 – Methylation0:18:19 – Hypermethylation0:22:57 – Hypomethylation0:23:35 – Optimal Methylation0:26:28 – Epinu...2022-11-171h 38
What's The JuiceHOW TO REVERSE YOUR (BIOLOGICAL) AGE — using “epigenetics”, food & herbs to change your genes and live longer with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldEp 72. This season of the podcast, I’ve been working to define vitality and well-being through a framework I call the “10 Pillars of Health.” While many health experts boast a profound sense of knowledge in one or two pillars specifically, my next guest — the acclaimed Dr. Kara Fitzgerald — is incredibly well-versed in all 10. Dr. Fitzgerald’s latest book, “Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better,” explores the science behind longevity and her discovery of a three-year reversal of biological aging, so you know I had to get the deets. In this revelatory conversation, we cover how the fol...2022-11-151h 13
Capital Integrative Health Podcast59. Creating A Younger Biological Age and Long, Healthy Life with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldWhat if I told you could reverse your biological age, effectively bringing your body into a younger state? Would you believe me if I told you this could be achieved through diet and lifestyle?
We are honored to be joined today by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald for a conversation all about her groundbreaking research on reversing biological aging using diet and lifestyle, showcased in her latest book Younger You.
Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Institute...2022-10-2552 min
Finding Genius PodcastAn Epigenetics Expert Talks Aging, Health, Medicine, and More – Kara Fitzgerald and the Sandy Hook ClinicEvery experience, connection, meal, and countless other environmental factors can influence whether specific genes are turned on or off, affecting all kinds of physiological processes, including aging. Kara Fitzgerald provides eye-opening insights into this topic and so much more. Tune in to explore: Epigenetics – what it means and the latest developments in the field How the tumor microenvironment affects gene expression How B12 and other supplements might impact the process of DNA methylation and why it matters clinically The mechanism of DNA methylation The difference between chronological and biological age How toxins like alcohol migh...2022-10-1444 min
The Made to Thrive ShowGet Younger, Reverse Disease, and Live a Life of High Performance with Dr Kara FitzgeraldDr. Kara Fitzgerald received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, received a post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix (now Genova) Clinical Laboratory and completed her residency at Progressive Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.With the Helfgott Research Institute, Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on the DNA methylome using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her practice. The first publication from the study focuses on reversal of biological aging and was published 04-12-2021 in the journal Aging. ...2022-10-061h 04
ON AIR WITH ELLA | Women's Wellness279: How to age backwards: your genetics are not your fate - Dr. Kara FitzgeraldYES! You can reduce your biological age. Your genes don't dictate your fate, and age doesn’t dictate how you feel. The root cause of all diseases is NOT driven by genetics.We start out technical, but then we get really practical.SHOW NOTES: https://www.onairella.com/post/279-kara-fitzgerald "Your genes don't dictate your fate, and age doesn’t dictate how you feel. The root cause of all diseases is not driven by genetics." - Dr. Kara FitzgeraldIn this episode:Aging appears to be driven by DNA methylation – a process that in...2022-09-0845 min
Redefining MedicineRedefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald, ND received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first CNME-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix (now Genova) Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, Ph.D. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)’s...2022-09-0612 min
Siim Land Podcast#323 Reverse Biological Age by 3 Years in 8 Weeks - Dr Kara FitzgeraldWelcome to the Siim Land Podcast I’m your host Siim Land and our guest today is Dr Kara Fitzgerald. Dr Kara is a naturopathic doctor and an author. She was one of the authors of a 2021 study that showed for the first-time biological age reversal in humans. She also has a book called Younger You.
Timestamps
01:30 First Study Showing Age Reversal in Humans
06:28 Biological vs Chronological Age
08:45 DNA Methylation and Epigenetics
17:45 What Causes DNA Methylation Aging
24:30 Optimizing Methylation for Anti-Aging
33:40 The Diet for Age Reversal
43:30 Stress and Aging
49:10 How Long Can We Live
54:20 Dr Kara's Biological Age
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Dhru Purohit Show3 Things You Can Do to Age in Reverse with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldThis episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Paleovalley.It’s true: getting older is inevitable, and our chronological age can only move in one direction. But we also have a biological age, which scientists can measure by assessing how our genes are expressed through epigenetics.On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald to talk about the exciting new research that shows our biological age can actually move in reverse and her groundbreaking clinical trial that proved it’s possible.Dr. Fitzgerald received her doctorate in nat...2022-08-1550 min
Passion Struck with John R. MilesDr. Kara Fitzgerald on How to Become a Younger You by Reversing Your Biological Age EP 174In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview Dr. Kara Fitzgerald about her groundbreaking work in understanding how you can reverse your biological age and become a younger you. | Brought to you by Gusto. Go to (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck) for three months free.
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. Dr. Fitzgerald directs a large, integrative in-person and virtual clinical practice in Connecticut. She is engaged in clinical research on th...2022-08-111h 01
Big Bold ImmunityHow you age and how you can age well | Dr. Kara FitzgeraldMeet Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. With her pioneering work around biological clocks and the concept of a Methylation Diet, Dr. Fitzgerald works on the cutting-edge of longevity. This is a conversation for anyone who cares about aging well. This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.2022-07-2943 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowBest of Frankie Boyer with Dr. Elvir Causevic and Dr. Kara FitzgeraldOriginally aired: 06.13.2022Dr. Elvir Causevic is a rebel entrepreneur and wisdom activist. He’s been a professor, engineer, exec, investment banker, people coach, and Earth lawyer, roaming the halls of the Ivy League, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley. After teaching at Yale and building three successful brain medical device companies, he now runs the boutique investment bank Tech+IP Capital in San Francisco, in parallel with UpEnd, a new school of living wisdoms. https://www.upend.com/https://www.elvir.me/Originally aired: 01.27.2022Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the 2018 Emerging Le...2022-07-2839 min
Better! with Dr. StephanieHow to Slow the Aging Process with Dr.Kara FitzgeraldInside Tracker - 20% Off The Entire Store: insidetracker.com/drstephanie Are you A Healthcare Practitioner? Join The Estima Certification Program HereJoin the Hello Betty AMA here: https://www.hellobetty.club/ama We’d like to thank our sponsors, WHOOP - 15% off WHOOP membership using Promo Code "STEPHANIE15 : www.whoop.com/Inside Tracker - 20% Off The Entire Store: insidetracker.com/drstephanie Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack! - https://www.drinklmnt.com/DrEstima2022-07-041h 20
The Strength Running Podcast251. How 2x Olympian Kara Goucher Handles Expectations, Pressure, and Pre-Race AnxietyThis week’s guest on the podcast needs no introduction. As one of America’s most dominant female runners, Kara Goucher earned a spot on the Olympic team in the 10,000 meters in 2008, and the marathon in 2012. She was second in the 10,000 meters at the World Championships in Osaka and placed third in both the Boston and New York City marathons. Kara has retired from competitive running but remains an active presence as an athlete advisor for Oiselle and Altra. She is a sports analyst and broadcaster for NBC Sports, and had an opportunity to be on the other side of th...2022-06-0948 min
Hack My Age90. Reverse Biological Age With Evidence Based Techniques & DNA Methylation - Dr. Kara FitzgeraldDr. Kara Fitzgerald breaks down the science of DNA methylation and how we can actually reverse our age. We discuss her new book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age And Live Longer, Better. Her book has been highly praised by all the big players in our biohacking space like Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Sara Gottfried. I loved reading it and can highly recommend you to read it too. We scratch the surface of some of the topics of her book, but if you want the deep dive, just go get it here. 2022-05-271h 06
Commune with Jeff Krasno294. Reduce Your Biological Age Through Epigenetics with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldChronological age is the number of birthdays we’ve celebrated, but according to Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s recent clinical studies, it’s just a number. Listen to Kara and Jeff discuss the reasons we should be paying more attention to biological age, and come away from this episode with diet and lifestyle suggestions that have been proven to lower it, regardless of the number of candles on your birthday cake. This podcast is supported by Thrive Market and Blinkist Join Thrive Market today and get 40% off your first order and a FREE gift over $50 when you go to thrivemarket.com/commun...2022-05-191h 51Commune with Jeff Krasno294. Reduce Your Biological Age Through Epigenetics with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldChronological age is the number of birthdays we’ve celebrated, but according to Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s recent clinical studies, it’s just a number. Listen to Kara and Jeff discuss the reasons we should be paying more attention to biological age, and come away from this episode with diet and lifestyle suggestions that have been proven to lower it, regardless of the number of candles on your birthday cake. This podcast is supported by Thrive Market and Blinkist Join Thrive Market today and get 40% off your first order and a FREE gift over $50 when you go to thrivemarket.com/commun...2022-05-191h 51
Live Happy NowUpping Your Health Game with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldWe all want to live longer, healthier lives — and if we can get younger while doing it, well then, all the better! In this episode, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins host Paula Felps to talk about her new book, Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. Kara is one of the leading voices in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics and aging, and she’s here to talk about what her research says about how to not just become healthier, but to actually reduce our biological age from the inside out.
In this episode, you’l...2022-04-2626 min
Just Ingredients54-Dr.Kara Fitzgerald, dna methylation and how it affects our healthKara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. Learn more at https://youngeryouprogram.com/ an...2022-04-1852 min
The Good Life with Michele LamoureuxDr. Kara Fitzgerald: How to Reverse Your Biological Age to Live Longer + Healthier“Stress can drive aging forward like gasoline on a fire.” – Dr. Fitzgerald Can we reverse our biological age and create a healthier life? That is what we explore with the cutting edge research of Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, the author of “Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better“. “By eating delicious foods and establishing common-sense lifestyle, study participants reduced their bio age by just over 3 years in only eight weeks!” Dr. Fitzgerald helps us understand epigenetics, the role of DNA methylation in aging, the future of nutritional epigenetics, and more! This is a fascinating co...2022-04-1352 min
The Period PartyCauses of Biological Aging and The Connection To Women’s Health with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP is a naturopathic doctor and a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging. She is the author of the new book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better and she was the first-ever recipient of the 2018 Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. Receiving her doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut.2022-03-2139 min
The Healthy Skin Show237: How Chronic Inflammation (Even With Chronic Skin Issues) Can Drive Bio Aging w/ Dr. Kara FitzgeraldI find anti-aging to be this awful marketing device that oftentimes makes us feel bad about ourselves, but that's not what this interview is about! My guest today will discuss what exactly is bio-aging and how genetic expression plays a big role. My guest today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the 2018 Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Pr...2022-03-1744 min
The Lindsey Elmore ShowYounger You | Dr. Kara FitzgeraldDr. Kara Fitzgerald received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first CNME-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix (now Genova) Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, Ph.D. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Fitzgerald is on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine, and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She regularly lectures internationally and is in private practice in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. She is the author of ‘Younger Yo...2022-03-1549 min
Conversations with JoanKara Fitzgerald, MD: Turn Back the Aging ClockWe all are going to get older, there is nothing we can do about that. But did you know that you also have a biological age, which scientists can measure by assessing how your genes are expressed through epigenetics? According to Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, exciting new research shows that your biological age can actually move in reverse! Dr. Fitzgerald shares a diet and lifestyle plan that shows you how to influence your epigenetics for a younger you. Dr. Fitzgerald lectures globally on functional medicine. She is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine and maintains a clinical...2022-03-1419 min
Vitamin & MeDr. Kara Fitzgerald | Younger You: Aging in Reverse with DNA mythelation expertNutritional science has long demonstrated that a diverse, plant-focused diet improves outcomes. Nutrition and other lifestyle factors dramatically affect how we age and the outcomes related to those factors – our healthspan. That starts in pregnancy at conception, even before, and then it follows us across our lifespan. But science had not yet determined how phytonutrients could modulate that change. Until now. Exciting new research suggests that DNA methylation is likely playing a pivotal role in epigenetics, possibly even as the key driver of our genome. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald ND is the first ever recipient of the Emerging Le...2022-02-161h 00
Herbally YoursDr. Kara Fitzgerald - Reduce Biological AgeEllen Kamhi talks with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health , and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. www.drkarafitzgerald.com2022-02-0128 minThe Frankie Boyer ShowPatricia Gentile CPA & Dr. Kara FitzgeraldPatricia L. Gentile, CPA, Attorney at Law joins us again today to discuss the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. It's part 9 in our 10-part series - Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with the tax laws. Not just during filing season but all year. https://www.newenglandtaxrelief.comDr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the 2018 Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. Dr. Fitzgerald shares the diet and lifestyle plan that shows you how to influence your epigenetics...2022-01-2739 min
Be Well by Kelly LevequeEpigenetics 101: How to Remain Energetic & Youthful for a Lifetime with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald #WellnessWednesdaysDr. Kara Fitzgerald is on a mission to transform the global healthcare model towards one that is focused on a functional medicine approach to disease prevention and optimal wellness.For the longest time we’ve praised people for having “good genes,” assuming that their factors of health and longevity are beyond our control. But recent studies are showing that our genes are not our destiny. Science is showing that now, more than ever before, we have control over our own longevity.In this episode, Dr. Kara shares the cutting-edge research that shows how food, exercise, and me...2022-01-261h 07
The Dr. Hyman ShowHow To Reverse Your Biological Age with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldThis episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and Thrive Market.What if I told you it was possible to reverse your age by three years, in just eight weeks? Well, it is, and today you can learn how. Perhaps the greatest part of this exciting news is that the changes we can make to reverse biological aging are pretty simple and very accessible. The amazing doctor behind this groundbreaking research is my good friend, colleague, and long-time collaborator Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty of the Institute f...2022-01-191h 19
SuperHuman Living PodcastDr Kara Fitzgerald - Reverse your biological age.In this episode, we talk to Dr Kara Fitzgerald about what actually happens when we age. Kara explains, in simple to understand terms, about the changes going on in our epigenetics, such as DNA methylation. She shares insight from her research that has demonstrated how a (very do-able) diet and lifestyle plan can actually REVERSE biological age by over 3 years in just 8 weeks. Some of the gems from this episode include: An explanation of biological ageing. 25% of the methylation happening on your biological ageing clock is related to stress, she refers to stress as “gasoline on th...2022-01-181h 05
The mindbodygreen PodcastHow to reverse your biological age | Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “In eight weeks time with a doable diet and lifestyle intervention, we reversed the biological age of our participants by over three years.”Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually slow down aging, plus:- How to know if you're methylating correctly (~08:30)- Why you should eat 7 cups of veggies per day (~13:24)- The best foods to help you become biologically younger (~20:00)- What to look for in a liver supplement (~24:47)- The...2022-01-1250 min
Health Longevity SecretsKara Fitzgerald ND: Can lifestyle reverse epigenetic age?Reversing DNA methylation can result in restoration of vision loss in old mice (Lu 2020). Can human epigenetic methylation clocks be reversed using relatively straightforward lifestyle changes? Dr Kara Fitzgerald is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner. She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Fitzgerald runs a Functional Medicine Clinic Immersion program for professionals, hosts a very popular podcast New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, and maintains an active blog on her website. Her new book 'Younger You' is c...2022-01-1151 min
Dhru Purohit Show#255: The Wild and Crazy Science on How to Age in Reverse with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldThis episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, BiOptimizers, and Eight Sleep.It’s true: getting older is inevitable and our chronological age can only move in one direction. But we also have a biological age, which scientists can measure by assessing how our genes are expressed through epigenetics.This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sat down with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald to talk about the exciting new research that shows that our biological age can actually move in reverse and her groundbreaking, clinical trial that proved it’s possible.Dr...2022-01-061h 31
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 93: Don't Overthink What You Want: It Never Hurts To Ask With Kara FitzgeraldIf you don’t know what career path you’ll take, don’t overthink what you want. Why not give yourself the time to explore the opportunities around you? After all, it never hurts to ask. Amy Vetter’s guest today is Kara Fitzgerald, the President and CEO at Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. Kara shares with Amy her stories and experiences of how she ended up becoming the President of her organization. If you’re struggling to find your career path, join in the conversation and you’ll realize the many opportunities surrounding you. It’s a matter of push...2021-09-2338 min
The Power of GeneticsInnovating From The Get-Go with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldDr. Kara Fitzgerald is our perfect example of a practitioner-scientist.
Her career has been out-of-the-box from the beginning. Consulting with clinicians from around the world in the laboratory setting helped her embrace telemedicine early on and broaden her practice beyond her local community.
She has been actively engaged in clinical research on the methylome using diet and lifestyle interventions. She is also on the faculty at IFM, runs a Functional Medicine Clinic Immersion program for professionals, is the podcast host of 'New Frontiers in Functional Medicine', and lectures globally.
Topics discussed in this ep...2021-08-2434 min
Metagenics Institute PodcastReversing Your Epigenetic Age with Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald and her research team were the first to demonstrate potential reversal of biological age in humans by targeting methylation. In their study, the prescribed program included multiple components with documented mechanistic activity on epigenetic pathways. Tune in to hear the details of her research and learn how to influence your epigenetics.
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald has a doctorate of naturopathic medicine, and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. She is on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine, and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She regularly lectures internationally for several organizations and is...2021-02-2252 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsSponsored: In Pursuit of Best Practice for Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)As a functional medicine clinician and scientist, I absolutely appreciate the deep literature dives my colleagues take. When they come up for air, there is a synthesized body of knowledge that is riveting, satisfying to listen to, trust-worthy and, most importantly, practice-changing. Such was my conversation on all things menopausal hormone therapy with Dr. Doreen Saltiel, currently consulting for Precision Analytical (they’re lucky to have her). She spent the bulk of her impressive career as an interventional cardiologist (although confesses she wanted to go into OBGYN) and jumped into integrative and functional medicine after her own “ah-ha” healing journey, involv...2020-09-0452 minThe mindbodygreen PodcastWhat is methylation & why it’s critical to your health | Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “If oxidative stress is chronic, your methylation cycle can’t keep up—you’ll always have this drain on your antioxidant system.”Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why a healthy methylation balance is critical to health, plus:*Methylation adaptogens & what foods to avoid**How certain foods can help regulate DNA expression**Why adding pumpkin seeds can transform your meals into "super recipes"**How methylation affects the aging process & how you can slow it down**How to...2020-08-0553 min
Our Health TalksWhat Functional Medicine Can Offer Against COVID-19 with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldOur latest talk featured functional medicine expert Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, who came to us to shine a light on what functional medicine can teach us during the fight against coronavirus.This conversations covers:Dr. Fitzgerald’s favorite anti-inflammatory foods Cytokine stormThe importance of testing, and explaining antibody testingWhat we can learn from traditional Chinese medicine when fighting COVID-19Dr. Fitzgerald’s take on masks A COVID-19 second waveA role for vitamin C?Much more!The interview was originally recorded on April 15, 2020.2020-05-1700 min
Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas HedbergThe Methylation Diet with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
In this episode of Functional Medicine Research I interview Dr. Kara Fitzgerald about her book, "The Methylation Diet" and a preview of her upcoming study on The Methylation Diet. We had a great discussion about topics like methylation and diet, MTHFR, COMT, SAMe, methylated folate and B12, homocysteine, epigenetics and much more.
The Methylation Diet with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Interview Transcript
Dr. Hedberg: Well, welcome everyone to "Functional Medicine Research." I'm Dr. Hedberg, and I'm really looking forward today to my conversation with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. She's a naturopathic physician and a real thought leader in the functional medicine arena. S...2020-01-0653 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 63: Strategies Preventing Cognitive Decline with Neurologist Dr. David PerlmutterIn this episode of New Frontiers, Dr. Fitzgerald talks with Dr. Perlmutter about the best strategies for preventing and slowing cognitive decline, and how his thinking about preventive lifestyle strategies has evolved since he published his first book Grain Brain.2019-05-161h 09Metagenics Institute PodcastMethylation and Epigenetics: Looking Beyond Methyl Nutrients with Dr Kara FitzgeraldDr Kara Fitzgerald joins Nathan Rose to discuss the epigenome, the effect of methylation on gene expression and looking at interventions outside the use of supplemental methyl donors to modify our epigenome for a healthy life. 2019-05-0350 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 60: SPONSORED: Dutch™ Research and Validation in Peer-Reviewed JournalWhat’s the best way to test hormones? That is the key question that drove Mark Newman to create the DUTCH test. DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones and it gives clinicians a robust picture of a patient’s hormone levels and functioning. DUTCH tests are used by many leading functional medicine practitioners, including hormone expert Sara Gottfried, MD. Here, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald talks with Mark Newman about the advantages of using the DUTCH test, the strengths and limitations of lab testing in general, and how to interpret results. If you’re a clinician who relies on lab te...2019-04-1939 min
15 Minute MatrixMapping Epigenetic Methylation with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald #66Dr. Kara Fitzgerald speaks my language in this week’s podcast! She reports that our methylation “toolkit” should incorporate diet, food-based nutrients, sleep, stress reduction, detoxification, exercise and more. Tune-in to better understand how methylation is both mediated by epigenetic factors and how it acts as a mediator itself. Confused? I promise you won’t be after listening.
> Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode
> Get your hands on Dr. Fitzgerald’s ‘Methylation, Diet & Lifestyle’ book here
> To access her Methylation Adaptogen Handout, head to her website
> Information regarding the Epigenetic Clock, from Steve Horvath at UCLA can be f...2019-02-2816 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 57: The Future is Great with Medicinal Mushrooms with expert Jeff ChiltonA wide body of research—not to mention centuries of use in Chinese medicine—has shown the power of medicinal mushrooms in promoting health, and no one knows more about the cultivation, manufacture, and distribution of supplemental mushrooms in modern integrative health care than Jeff Chilton. The president of Nammex, one of the biggest medicinal mushroom extract companies in the nutritional supplement industry, Jeff talks with Dr. Fitzgerald in this episode of New Frontiers about how mushrooms are grown and cultivated (and why that matters for supplement quality) and how clinicians and consumers can tell if mushroom supplements contain any actu...2019-02-131h 00The Healthy Skin Show003: What's Causing My Chronic Itchy Hives? w/ Dr. Kara FitzgeraldSometimes I have clients who are losing their minds because they can’t figure why they keep getting hives. They’ve had allergy testing but just can’t figure out what to do. These chronic, itchy, bumpy conditions have solutions as my guest today tells us all about. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is a mentor, a teacher, and a brilliant practitioner. She not only sees patients but also teaches clinicians. With a postdoc in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science, Dr. Kara is the author and editor for case studies in integrative and functional medicine. She’s the co-author of the e...2019-01-2730 min
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca064: Methylation and Your Health: What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Kara FitzgeraldToday I have a very exciting guest on Couch Talk, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald.
I’ll tell you more about Dr. Kara in a moment, but want you to know that she is absolutely brilliant…and she will be talking with us today about methylation.
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard conversations – and a good deal of buzz – around the topic of methylation… and even more likely, you are probably a bit confused about what it really is and why it matters to you2018-11-0845 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 45: Acupressure Tapping in Clinical Practice - A conversation with Jessica OrtnerAnxiety can get in the way of patients achieving their health goals—especially when a practitioner recommends significant lifestyle and nutrition changes. Patients may feel suffocated by the new regimen and then make changes for a while but revert back—or they may not make them at all. The Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as tapping, can help patients ease anxiety and better achieve their health goals. It can also help with the subjective experience of pain or be used in service of a specific health goal, like overcoming weight loss resistance. In this podcast, Dr. Fitzgerald talks to Jessica Ortn...2018-07-2451 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 36: Changing the World with Unconventional Medicine – A Conversation with Chris KresserWhen Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac, was in his early twenties, he traveled the world surfing and learning to meditate. Along the way, he fell ill — and when he returned to the States he discovered that the conventional medical paradigm had little to offer when it came to treating complex, chronic illness. So he embarked on his own healing journey, studying acupuncture and Chinese medicine and learning about ancestral health. Today he is a globally recognized leader in the fields of functional and integrative medicine. In this podcast, he talks with Dr. Fitzgerald about being one of the first ho...2018-02-2055 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 35: SPONSORED: Dr. Kenneth Brown / AtrantilSmall-intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is notoriously hard to treat. Patients often experience persistent bloating—and even when they find relief, symptoms can return months later, seemingly out of the blue. After struggling to help patients feel better using the tools of conventional gastroenterology, Dr. Ken Brown began to research compounds that could effectively treat SIBO-related bloating. The result of his work is Atrantil, the only all-natural formulation for treating SIBO-related bloating. In this podcast, Dr. Fitzgerald talks to Dr. Brown about dosing and treating patients with Atrantil, when to run further tests, and what other treatments can be used in...2018-02-1352 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 32: SPONSORED | The Cortisol Awakening Response With Mark Newman, MSMark Newman is the founder Precision Analytical and the developer of the DUTCH test, one of the most accurate and patient-friendly measures of sex hormones on the market. The test eliminates the need for multiple types of testing by using dried urine to measure sex hormones, hormone metabolites, and free cortisol. Free cortisol is a key indicator of the health of the HPA axis — and having that measure, alongside a measure of sex hormones and their metabolites, gives providers more information so they can achieve better clinical outcomes. The test can be especially valuable in complex cases. Now, Mark has dev...2017-10-2550 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 31: Calorie-Restricted Ketogenic Diet for Cancer with Miriam Kalamian CNSTumor cells have more insulin receptors than healthy cells, so they preferentially metabolize glucose. When you cut off the glucose supply to tumor cells, they struggle to make the fuel they need to proliferate. The ketogenic diet sharply limits the glucose that reaches tumor cells (while providing other anticancer benefits), and animal studies (and one small but seminal human study) have shown promise in using the ketogenic diet as an adjunctive treatment for cancer. Author of the new book, Keto for Cancer, Miriam Kalamian, EdM, MS, CNS, talks with Dr. Fitzgerald about the how ketogenic eating for cancer differs from...2017-10-1758 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 30: Transformational Approaches to Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmunity with Dr. Terry WahlsDr. Terry Wahls was a practicing primary care physician when she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. Despite treatment at some of the finest medical institutions in the United States, her health progressively declined until she could no longer walk. When she discovered functional medicine, she made a rapid turnaround. Soon she wasn’t just walking again, she was doing 20-mile bike rides. Today, Dr. Wahls conducts research using variations of her protocol, including intensive directed nutrition, progressive exercise programs, electrical stimulation, and the use of dietary supplements for patients with MS. She conducts her research at the Iowa VA, through th...2017-09-3051 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareFinally, a Reasonable Dialogue on Methylation with Dr. Kara FitzgeraldYou’ve likely heard something about methylation as it’s an area of functional medicine that is ‘hot’ right now. I’ve been very cautious regarding ‘methylation testing and treatment’ recommendations for a number of reasons. In today’s episode we speak with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and I share some of my concerns. Dr. Kara provides an excellent overview of how we can optimize methylation and do so reasonably and safely. Things you should know: testing is way overhyped, and over supplementation can actually harm you.2017-03-0149 minThe Jesse Chappus ShowDr. Kara Fitzgerald - Stress Is Destroying Your Health • Methylation 101 • Farmed vs. Wild-Caught FishDr. Kara Fitzgerald is a naturopathic doctor and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She is also on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine. Kara completed a post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science. Kara is the lead author of both Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and Methylation Diet and Lifestyle. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In this episode, we discuss: Kara's prior health challenge and recovery Kara Fitzgerald... the early years Functional medicine and when Kara was first introduced to it Methylation 101 The negative...2016-10-051h 05
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 4: Natural Cures for Dummies - with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Dr. BanksJust released April, 2015, Natural Cures for Dummies is a superb survey of all things Natural Medicine. In this podcast, Dr. Banks and I cover a ton of content: The book, appropriate diets, including the elimination diet and the perils of gluten, we cover his approach to detox, appropriate supplements, genomics and systems medicine, Functional Medicine and so much more.2015-08-1258 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 3: The Oral Microbiome - with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Cass Nelson-Dooley, MSThe oral microbiome is an important part of the gut microbiome and tending to its balance should a routine part of any good “gut protocol.” Indeed, dysbiosis of the oral microbiome (and a leaky oral mucosa) might be key underlying imbalances in pathogenesis of systemic diseases, including autoimmune (IBD, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren) as well as cardiovascular disease. As clinicians, addressing our patient’s oral health may be the missing link in treating many systemic diseases. This podcast is great for clinicians as well as anyone interested in gut health, the oral microbiome, autoimmunity, leaky gut and cardiovascular disease.2015-07-0657 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 2: Air Pollution with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Winston CardwellDr. Winston Cardwell’s podcast: best home mold testing, laboratory testing for toxin exposures, best air filtration systems, home cleaning products, “green” building materials, “green” flooring sources and much more!2015-06-2358 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 1: Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Jessica DrummondChronic pelvic pain (CPP), including interstitial cystitis, chronic UTI, myofascial pain, pelvic floor pain, dyspareunia is a common, underappreciated problem in women. Indeed, one study looking at primary care practices found pelvic pain an issue in almost 40% of all reproductive-aged women. CPP is also identified in men, most commonly caused by prostadynia or prostatitis. What can we do as functional medicine clinicians to assist this population?
Turns out, quite a bit.
Listen to this very interesting and inspiring conversation I had with Jessica Drummond, MPT, CCN, CHC, founder and CEO of the Integrative Pelvic Health Institute. Jessica has made it...2015-05-1547 minTake Back Your HealthAllergies Eczema and Asthma with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald[Originally published on July 22nd, 2013] KARA FITZGERALD, ND, received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first CNME-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, Ph.D. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia.Dr. Fitzgerald is a lead author and co-editor with J. Alexander Bralley, Ph.D. of The Metametrix Institute’s Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine, a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Inte...2013-07-221h 11Take Back Your HealthAllergies Eczema and Asthma with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald[Originally published on July 22nd, 2013] KARA FITZGERALD, ND, received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first CNME-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, Ph.D. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia.Dr. Fitzgerald is a lead author and co-editor with J. Alexander Bralley, Ph.D. of The Metametrix Institute’s Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine, a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Inte...2013-07-221h 11