Why Your "Healthy" Diet Might Be Making You Sick | Dr Momo Vuyisich

Discover why universally healthy diets don't exist and how metatranscriptomics (RNA sequencing) can track biological aging and reverse chronic disease risk before symptoms start. Some links are affiliate links so we will earn a commission when they are used to purchase products. 🧬 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & LONGEVITY PARTNERS If you would like to support our channel please consider joining our Patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Viome* Full Body Intelligence https://viomehq.sjv.io/X4rkBg *n1o1* (10% off: Modern) https://tidd.ly/3IczGRW - Nitric Oxide Lozenges *Qualia* (15% off: MODERN) Creatine+ https://tinyurl.com/mr3z35jd Senolytic https://bit.ly/4jlaibe *Renue By Science* (10% off: MHS) https://tinyurl.com/bdew4bfs NMN Powder • Lipo NR *BiOptimizers* (15% off: MHBIO) https://bit.ly/47VAa8f - Magnesium Breakthrough, Gluten Guardian *Seeking Health* (10% off: Richard10) https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO *Stemregen* (15% off: MODERN) *US only* https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr *MitoQ* https://tinyurl.com/5n93fm3f MitoQ Pure https://tinyurl.com/3hxy9s7x *Wellness Extract* (10% off: MODERNWE) http://wellnessextract.com/RICHARDWE Geranylgeraniol • Vit E *AX3 Life* (20% off: MODERN20) https://ax3.life/MODERN20 - Astaxanthin *Qitone* (10% off: HEALTH10) https://tidd.ly/4jGklry Qitone Esters Powder *Oxford Healthspan* (15% off: MHS) https://tinyurl.com/hrxfnzpn - Spermidine *ProHealth* (15% off: MODERN) https://prohealth.pxf.io/aObQRR NMNH 500mg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In this episode of Modern Healthspan, we sit down with Dr. Momo Vuyisich, co-founder of Viome and former lead genomics scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Dr. Vuyisich shares why sequencing microbial DNA only tells part of the story, and why tracking dynamic RNA expression (metatranscriptomics) is the true frontier of precision longevity. We explore why standard "superfoods" can trigger inflammation in specific individuals, how the gut microbiome loses structural resilience over decades due to preservatives and hidden antibiotics, and how Viome's AI engine maps complex molecular pathways like butyrate production and LPS endotoxins. Dr. Vuyisich also introduces his vision for a "Manhattan Project" for chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis and pancreatic cancer, challenging the current reactive models of academia and pharmaceutical industries. Turn your data into actionable preventive medicine with this deep dive into systems biology. 📚 Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Dr. Momo Vuyisich & why he co-founded Viome 4:38 Is big pharma shifting toward prevention? (GLP-1 drugs) 6:17 DNA vs. RNA: what your microbiome's RNA actually reveals 13:32 Butyrate & the beer-brewing analogy (feeding your microbiome) 16:38 Predicting disease risk from RNA 19:20 Why there's no universally healthy diet 22:19 Personalized nutrition: carnitine, genetics & environment 27:44 How often to retest, and the ideal testing panel 37:34 Inside the biological age clock (and its cross-cultural validation) 45:04 A "Manhattan Project" for chronic disease 51:12 How the gut changes as we age 59:32 Where to learn more & get tested 🌐Links in this video Links to the Viome webpages https://www.viome.com/ - For consumers https://www.viomepro.com/ - for Healthcare practitioners Viome YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@Viome 🌐Academic Reference Context All papers: https://www.viome.com/publications Mentioned in this paper: Metatranscriptomics-Derived Disease Risk Scores as a Preventive, Diagnostic, and Treatment Support Tool https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.05.29.26354333v1 The Human Gut Microbiome Activity Is Resilient and Stable for up to Six Months: A Large Stool Metatranscriptomic Study https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/14/4/835 ⚠️ CLINICAL RESEARCH NOTE & MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Disclaimer: The content of this video and description is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute personalized medical advice. The concepts discussed, including metatranscriptomics, multi-omic biological testing, and personalized nutritional formulations, reflect the scientific perspectives of our guest and ongoing research in systems biology. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or local medical authorities. This technology is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional or specialist before changing your diet, starting a new supplement protocol, or interpreting functional medicine lab results. #Microbiome #LongevityScience #PrecisionNutrition