--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We can change the expression of more than…" description: "\"We can change the expression of more than 70 percent of the genes that have a direct bearing on our health and longevity.\" — David Perlmutter" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7ea/david-perlmutter-2461_direct_we-can-change-the-expression-of-more-tha_1994733.png" --- # We can change the expression of more than 70 percent of… ![“We can change the expression of more than 70 percent of the genes that have a direct bearing on our health and longevity.” quote by David Perlmutter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7ea/david-perlmutter-2461_direct_we-can-change-the-expression-of-more-tha_1994733.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7ea/david-perlmutter-2461_direct_we-can-change-the-expression-of-more-tha_1994733.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7ea/david-perlmutter-2461_direct_we-can-change-the-expression-of-more-tha_1994733.png) > “We can change the expression of more than 70 percent of the genes that have a direct bearing on our health and longevity.” [David Perlmutter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-perlmutter/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We can modify many health‑related genes through lifestyle, diet, and environment. **In simple terms:** Lifestyle can alter health genes. Key Takeaway Adopt health‑supportive habits. Themes health longevity genetics behavior nutrition Mood hopeful motivational Type educational inspirational When to use this quote - diet changes - exercise routines - stress reduction - sleep hygiene Key Concepts epigenetics gene expression preventive medicine Questions to Reflect On - What habits could you change today? - How does environment influence gene activity? 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