What Do Commercial DNA Tests Like 23andMe Reveal? 🧬
Learn what commercial genetic tests such as 23andMe analyze and how they can inform your health and longevity. Watch the full episode for insights.

Peter Attia MD
30.3K views • Aug 31, 2023

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This clip is from episode # 268 - Genetics: testing, therapy, editing, association with disease risk, autism, and more | Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
In this episode, Peter is joined by Wendy Chung, M.D., P.h.D., a board-certified clinical and molecular geneticist with more than 25 years of experience in human genetic disease research.
In this clip, we discuss:
- What companies like 23andMe are technically doing
- What commercial genetic testing can show you
- How commercial genetic tests differ from full genome testing
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The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 70 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.
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Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/qSbanRiMg1o
Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3O0pEnY
This clip is from episode # 268 - Genetics: testing, therapy, editing, association with disease risk, autism, and more | Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
In this episode, Peter is joined by Wendy Chung, M.D., P.h.D., a board-certified clinical and molecular geneticist with more than 25 years of experience in human genetic disease research.
In this clip, we discuss:
- What companies like 23andMe are technically doing
- What commercial genetic testing can show you
- How commercial genetic tests differ from full genome testing
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About:
The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 70 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.
Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com
Connect with Peter on:
Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB
Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW
Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG
Subscribe to The Drive:
Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts
Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast
Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/
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