In this episode of Genomics Gupshup, we sit with Dr. Shabnam Das Kar, a consultant in functional and metabolic medicine and an international speaker. Dr. Kar has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of functional medicine, which focuses on finding the root cause of diseases and treating them with personalized and holistic approaches. She explains how single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which are variations in our DNA, can affect our health and predispose us to certain conditions. 

Dr Shabnam also discusses how epigenetics, which are changes in gene expression caused by environmental factors, can influence our health and even be passed on to future generations. She shares some practical tips on how to use intermittent fasting, which is a pattern of eating that cycles between periods of fasting and eating, to improve our metabolism, weight, and longevity. 

She also addresses the alarming issue of fatty liver in children, which is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver and causes inflammation and damage. She explains the causes and consequences of this condition and how to prevent it with dietary and lifestyle changes. This episode is full of valuable information and advice on how to optimize your health and wellness with genomics and functional medicine.