Saturated Fat Sensitivity Test + DNA Diet Type

Saturated Fat Sensitivity Test + DNA Diet Type

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Have you ever wondered why some people see large upticks in cholesterol and LDL on high-fat saturated fat diets, and others see very little increase? The Gene Food saturated fat metabolism test can help you decide which types of dietary fat are best for your body and in what amounts.

  • CLIA-Certified Lab
  • Personalized DNA insights
  • Data Never Sold

What You'll Learn

  • Saturated fat polygenic risk score
  • Data is 100% confidential and secure
  • Personalized dietary fat response
  • Learn your Gene Food diet type
Saturated fat report

Unlock a personalized approach to saturated fat

Gene Food’s saturated fat polygenic risk score evaluates genetic markers linked to poor saturated fat metabolism to help you eat a heart-healthy diet. A study conducted in Norway placed 30 healthy adults on a low-carbohydrate, high-saturated fat diet for 3 weeks. The average increase in LDL-C for the subjects on the high saturated fat diet was 44%. However, the most fascinating result of the study was the spectrum of LDL-C increase. The individual increase in LDL-C from baseline varied between 5% and 107% in the low-carb, high-saturated fat group. Our saturated scoring system is designed to predict how your body will respond to a high saturated-fat diet.

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Find out how your body actually handles carbs

Low-carb works for some people and backfires for others. In the PREDICT-1 trial, genetics accounted for nearly half of the variation in how much blood sugar rose two hours after a meal. Our CLIA-certified test scores your carbohydrate response across multiple validated SNPs, matches you to one of 20 diet types, and turns it into a plan: the carbs that suit you, the ones to limit, and a two-week meal plan built around them.

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Frequently asked questions

This report is included with the Basic Gene Food DNA test, alongside your diet type and core nutrition reports. Current kit pricing is shown above.

Genetic variations significantly influence how individuals metabolize saturated fats, impacting weight loss outcomes. Certain gene variants can affect lipid metabolism, appetite regulation, and fat storage, leading to diverse responses to saturated fat intake during weight loss efforts.

The FTO gene is associated with fat mass and obesity. Specific variants can influence appetite and energy expenditure. Individuals carrying certain FTO polymorphisms may experience increased hunger and reduced satiety, potentially hindering weight loss when consuming diets high in saturated fats.

The APOA5 gene plays a role in triglyceride metabolism. Variations in this gene can lead to elevated triglyceride levels in response to saturated fat intake. Elevated triglycerides are linked to increased fat storage, which may impede weight loss efforts.

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The PLIN1 gene encodes perilipin, a protein that regulates fat storage and breakdown in adipocytes. Certain polymorphisms in PLIN1 are associated with differences in lipolysis rates. Individuals with specific variants may have altered fat mobilization, affecting their ability to lose weight on diets high in saturated fats.

Understanding these genetic influences allows for personalized dietary strategies. Individuals with gene variants that negatively affect saturated fat metabolism may benefit from reducing saturated fat intake to enhance weight loss. Genetic testing can identify specific polymorphisms, enabling customized diet plans that align with an individual's genetic profile, potentially improving weight loss outcomes.

In summary, genetic differences play a crucial role in how saturated fat intake affects weight loss. Personalized nutrition, considering these genetic factors, can optimize dietary interventions for more effective weight management.

Yes, the dietary fat and saturated fat scoring affect the assigned Diet Type for each Gene Food user. Our highest saturated fat diets are Paleo Plus, Mosaic, Urban Grazer, and Modified Paleo. The lowest saturated fat diets are Okinawan, Wayoan, Villager, and Vegetarian.

Because of genetic markers like PPARA and PPARG in which certain genotypes seem to perform much better on diets that emphasize monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, it is possible to be assigned to a high-fat diet in the Gene Food scoring algorithm, even with a poor saturated fat score. These diets rely more heavily on polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats than saturated fats.