Thursday, November 20, 2014

DNA Used to Personalize Diets


     The days of a one size diet are coming to an end.  Everyone has heard of all the fad diets such as the South Beach and Atkin diets.  Previous results not only depended on discipline and dedication, but also a person's genetic makeup. Current research has developed DNA based counseling to see where a person's diet can be improved.  The researchers found that people who received DNA based diet counseling greatly improved their dietary results over a 3 to 12 month period.

     University of Stanford is currently holding research for these type of diets based on personal DNA evaluation.  People are broken up into either very low fat or very low carbohydrate diets. The study will make available a strong support and guidance program by a team of qualified health care professionals.  High nutritional values will be strongly be emphasized according to the research.  The goal is to find a connection between the proper diet matching certain genes.  In the future we may have our nutritional needs mapped out at an early age to avoid obesity all together.



http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/626446/?sc=rsmn
http://nutrition.stanford.edu/projects/DietbyGenotype-Study.html

1 comment:

  1. The idea of analyzing a persons DNA to determine what kind of diet they should consume amazes me. I assume this goes back to each persons metabolism and how they store unused fats. Hopefully, this new found diet planning can help those at risk of weight related health issues safely and more effectively loose the necessary weight to be at optimal health again.

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