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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Can your DNA decide your diet? Yes, personalised nutrition is here and it starts with your genes. Let’s explore how DNA-based diets are reshaping health goals.
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It assesses a person's ability to metabolise carbs, protein, fat, and other nutrients and determine their susceptibility to specific diseases.
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Along with macro metabolism, our genetic mutation also alters how our body responds to caffeine and lactose, gluten and can lead to certain allergies.
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Usually, a saliva sample is taken to analyse specific gene variations that may affect a person's susceptibility to disease, food absorption, and macronutrient metabolism.
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Once we have all this information, one can design a customised diet plan for every person, depending on there health goals, whether it is weight management, allergy management etc.
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It can help make clear which macronutrients should be used to produce energy, which nutrients require extra attention, and what constraints or restrictions one should impose if one already has a medical condition.
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Nowadays, health experts prefer using a DNA-based diet pattern, as it simplifies meal planning and diet implementation.
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✔ Struggling with stubborn weight ✔ Have digestive or energy issues ✔ Want personalised health insight
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DNA-based diets usually complement a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine. Make sure to consult a dietician to understand DNA-based diets properly; do not jump to findings from the reports.
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