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How It Works / It Starts with DNA
Nutrigenomics - The Science Behind GenoVive
GenoVive’s weight management solution is based on the emerging sciences of Nutrigenomics – how our diet influences the expression of our genes and Nutrigenetics – how an individual’s genetic makeup affects the body’s response to diet and exercise. Simply put, the short term weight loss you will achieve by eating the right foods and doing the right amount of exercise for your body is a result of Nutrigenetics. The long term weight healthy management success you will sustain by eating the same balance of nutrients and level of exercise comes from the positive changes in your genetic expression – Nutrigenomics.
The GenoVive Weight Management DNA Test
The GenoVive Weight Management DNA test provides the key to unlocking your personal weight loss solution. It’s your DNA that makes your body different. You may have already experienced that you lose and gain weight differently than your friends and family. That’s why understanding your individual genetic variations is essential to determine the foods and amount of physical activity that your body needs. Once you understand how your body works, you will be empowered for success!
DNA is a long molecule made up of building blocks called nucleotides, arranged end-to-end like beads on a string. The sequence of these nucleotides along the DNA molecule is the secret to decoding the information in DNA. Typically the information in DNA is translated into one of the many proteins needed by a cell to perform its life-sustaining functions. A specific nucleotide sequence will be translated into a specific protein that functions in the ways needed by the cell. A nucleotide sequence that gives rise to a protein is called a gene.
Weight management is a complex process and over 100 genes have been identified as affecting the ability to lose and maintain weight. No single gene alone is responsible for weight loss or gain, but through Nutrigenetic testing and research, GenoVive has identified a variety of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) that provide a comprehensive insight into individual weight management. A SNP is a type of DNA sequence variation within your genotype (individual genetic makeup). Of these gene variants, some provide information on dietary factors and other provide information on physical activity, with some variants providing insight on both diet and exercise.
Your gene variants provide different details about how your body processes fats and carbohydrates and how it responds to physical activity. Some variants indicate decreased carbohydrate metabolism while others identify individuals who are more likely to consume and store greater amounts of fat. Other variants may indicate that some individuals require a higher level of physical activity to shed resistant belly fat. Your GenoVive Weight Management Genetic Profile Report will provide insight into your individual SNPs and how your meal and exercise program is designed to work with your DNA.
The Results
GenoVive’s scientists will evaluate your DNA test results to determine the correct amount and type of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) for your customized meal program. The percentages of these macronutrients as an overall part of your diet have been carefully calculated to work best with your genotype. The types of macronutrients are also specifically formulated in each meal program.
For example, unsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids are emphasized for their positive effects on cardiovascular response and complex carbohydrates from whole grains are used to help regulate energy levels throughout the day. The total amount of calories in your meal program will change as your BMI changes to ensure continuous progress as you reach your goal. Click here to learn more about how the foods in each meal program were developed.
What will your genes tell you? Your roadmap for success starts with your GenoVive Weight Management DNA test. Let's get started.
If you would like to learn more about how genes affect weight management, here is some recommended reading:
• Click here to read: The Role of Nutritional Genomics In Developing an Optimal Diet for Humans
• It's Not Just Your Genes! book by Ruth DeBusk, PhD, RD
DISCLAIMER
Please consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise program. The information provided by GenoVive and contained in this website is not intended to prevent, diagnose or treat any medical condition and should not replace the advice of your physician. If you experience pain or physical difficulties while eating a reduced calorie diet or during exercise, please stop and contact your physician immediately.
