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Kim Ressler: Founder & CEO of Snip Nutrigenomics

Episode 87: Decoding Your DNA: How to Take Action on the Most Influential Gene Variants Impacting Your Health




🎙️ BiohackerBlondie Podcast


🧬 Personalized Nutrition, DNA, and the Power of Actionable Genetics with Kim Ressler


In this episode of the BiohackerBlondie Podcast, host Jenny Jones sits down with Kim Ressler, CEO and Founder of SNP Nutrigenomics (SNIP Nutrition), to explore how genetics influence energy, metabolism, detoxification, mood, inflammation, and long-term health—and how personalized nutrition can help restore balance at the cellular level.


Kim shares her personal health journey, which began after pregnancy when unexplained symptoms emerged despite “normal” lab work. After years of frustration, she discovered nutrigenomics—an approach that focuses on actionable gene variants and targeted nutrition to support optimal gene expression.


🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode


🧬 Understanding DNA, Genes, and SNPs

  • What DNA, chromosomes, genes, and SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) actually mean

  • Why SNPs aren’t “bad genes,” but instruction-manual typos affecting function

  • The difference between actionable vs. non-actionable genes

  • Why nutrigenomics focuses on optimization—not disease prediction


💊 Why One-Size-Fits-All Supplements Don’t Work

  • Why two people can take the same supplement and see opposite results

  • How genetics influence nutrient absorption and utilization

  • Why “we’re not what we eat—we’re what we absorb”

  • Why dosing and nutrient form matter just as much as ingredients


🔁 MTHFR, Methylation, and Homocysteine

  • Why MTHFR gene variants are extremely common

  • How impaired methylation impacts energy, detox, mood, and cardiovascular health

  • Why folic acid can be problematic for many people

  • How supporting methylation can lower homocysteine levels


🧪 Detox Pathways & Inflammation

  • Key detox genes including EPHX1, GSTP1, and PON1

  • How genetic variants impact glutathione and oxidative stress

  • Why cholesterol issues may be related to detox—not just diet

  • How optimizing detox pathways supports brain, liver, gut, and immune health


❤️ Cholesterol, APOB & PON1 Explained

  • Why high cholesterol can appear even in young, healthy individuals

  • The difference between cholesterol production vs. detoxification

  • How APOB and PON1 gene variants affect LDL metabolism

  • Why Mediterranean-style nutrition often supports these pathways


⚡ Metabolism, Appetite & the FTO Gene

  • How FTO variants influence hunger, cravings, and satiety

  • Why some people struggle despite “clean” diets

  • Why genetics determine whether keto, low-carb, or balanced diets work for you


☀️ Vitamin D, Immune Resilience & Longevity

  • Why vitamin D impacts 6,000+ biochemical pathways

  • The role of vitamin D receptor genes

  • Why some people stay deficient despite sun exposure

  • How optimized nutrients support immune resilience and recovery


🌿 Hormones, Menopause & Metabolic Health

  • The link between metabolic health and hormone balance

  • Why hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, and brain fog may stem from genetics

  • How foundational support can reduce symptoms without chasing hormones


🧩 Personalized Nutrition at Scale

  • How SNP Nutrigenomics analyzes 103 actionable genes

  • Why systems-based optimization matters more than isolated genes

  • How up to three billion personalized formulas are created

  • Why supplements are compounded fresh and third-party tested


🎯 Who This Approach Is For

  • Those struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or digestive issues

  • Anyone overwhelmed by supplement stacks and conflicting advice

  • Biohackers seeking a genetic foundation before layering protocols

  • People focused on longevity, prevention, and sustainable optimization


🧬 How the SNP Nutrigenomics Process Works


  1. At-home DNA cheek swab

  2. Lab analysis of actionable genes (HIPAA-compliant, CLIA-certified)

  3. 13 personalized reports by body system

  4. Custom supplement formula based on genetics

  5. Optional upload of existing DNA data (23andMe, etc.)


💸 Special Offer for BiohackerBlondie Listeners


Use code BHB50 for $50 off your DNA test or customized supplement package.


✨ Final Thoughts


This episode highlights why personalization is the future of health. By supporting genetic pathways with targeted, science-backed nutrition, the body can return to balance—often improving energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, and resilience without endless trial and error.



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