DNA Test For Weight Loss: Your Guide To A Perfect Diet

How Gene Variations Impacts Body Weight & Metabolism?

With recent advances in genetics and DNA technology, scientists have reported several genes for effective body weight and fat metabolism. Genes like FTO, MC4R, UCP2 IL6, BDNF, etc. are known to regulate energy homeostasis and appetite. Genetic changes within these genes have shown a strong association with body weight. A recent study highlights that genetic changes can affect an individual’s weight when on low fat high – protein diet intervention. Researchers found that individuals with a positive or normal variant of FTO, MC4R, and UCP2 displayed greater weight loss success on a low-fat-high protein diet when compared to individuals who possess negative variants in these genes.

In another observation that involved the Mediterranean diet’s impact on weight; obese US Caucasians displayed positive weight loss response with Mediterranean diet intervention among individuals carrying positive variants of IL6, BDNF, and CNTF genes. These genes are associated with fat accumulation and high BMI.

Let’s have a sneak peek at the most famous diet type for weight loss.

1. Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet is a very strict low-carb, high-fat eating plan that’s gained popularity in recent years. It involves drastically cutting down on carbs and replacing them with fats – which leads to the efficient burning of body fat for energy production by individual cells.

Cons

As with any other diet, the risks of a long-term ketogenic one should be weighed against its potential benefits. Some negative side effects may include kidney stones and osteoporosis; however, increased blood levels of uric acid can cause gout which is not ideal for those prone to high cholesterol or heart conditions.  When individuals go off of the keto diet, they tend to regain the weight. This is surprising because this observation suggests that maybe what an individual does isn’t working and one may need some changes or a better understanding of their nutritional requirements based on individual genetic makeup – which can be determined through DNA tests.

2. Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is known for being healthy and nutritious. The key components include plenty of fruits, vegetables (including leafy greens), beans; high fiber bread/grain including barley or wheat. The main focus of this diet is to cut down fat and focus on unsaturated fatty acids like omega 3. This style of eating has shown time after again as being healthy not just for your waistline but also for heart health.

Cons

Eating the Mediterranean diet may lead to:

• Weight gain from eating more than the recommended amount of fat (such as olive oil and nuts) 

• Iron deficiency if you don’t eat enough meat.

• Calcium loss from eating fewer dairy products.

3. Paleo Diet

The paleo diet is a core lifestyle that advocates eating whole foods, fruits, and vegetables. It restricts the consumption of processed snacks like candies or pastries as well as sugar-rich beverages such have juice boxes.

Cons

Though the paleo diet is a healthy lifestyle, it limits several nutritious food groups including legumes and whole grains.

NutriLIFE: Your Very Own Personalized Diet Planner

The NutriLIFE DNA Test analyzes your individual genetic makeup to provide you with information about which nutrients your body needs, what food type one needs to avoid, and how to optimize your health. This information can then be used to tailor a personalized diet plan that is specifically designed for your body, in order to help you reach optimal health.

If you want to know more about the genetic impact on diet and weight loss visit NutriLIFE.