Your Genes Can Help You Fit In Your Jeans

Written By: Indus Health Plus Doctors Team

Medically Reviewed | Based on Clinical Guidelines

Last Updated : 05 Sep 2024

One-size-doesn’t-fit-all holds more true in the case of weight loss, or the lack of it! If you have been trying to lose weight and are unsuccessful, you should first get a DNA test and know your diet and fitness’ relation with your genetics. Everyone has a unique need; even in the same family, everyone’s body has different requirements. By knowing what exactly your body needs, you can work towards better health.

The best way to understand what your body needs is with a DNAwise genetic test. The DNAwise report lists down things like - your nutritional needs, metabolic factors, predisposed diseases, exercise endurance, etc. and recommends a diet suitable for genetic type. The counseling after the report will inform you the following and more:

• How your diet is affecting your cholesterol
• How your body metabolizes fats
• Which vitamins & minerals you need to optimize
• If you’re sensitive to gluten, lactose and more
• how you can modify habits to achieve your health goals

With this report, you can personalize your genetically required nutrition, including the amount of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins needed by your body. Apart from this, you can make more informed decisions regarding your workout based on your DNA.

Some of the diet types suggested to you based on your DNAwise report can be:

• Low Carb Diet
• Low Fat Diet
• Mediterranean Diet
• Lactose-free Diet
• Gluten-free Diet

DNA testing can give you an in-depth knowledge of your genes and how they play a role in your diet. With these insights, you can make plans to help you achieve your weight loss goals and enjoy good health!

Apart from the physical traits, you also inherit multiple genes from your parents, such as risk of diseases like diabetes, cancer, obesity, heart disease, as well as all aspects of metabolism. The gene that’s involved in fat absorption, makes people more likely to gain weight when they eat a lot of saturated fat. For these people, saturated fat is a bad choice and leads to increased weight and poor heart. When it comes to weight loss, the role of genetics becomes significantly more important. Using genetic testing and creating actionable lifestyle and nutrition recommendations are helpful in losing that extra fat.

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