Introduction:
Food sensitivities can have a significant impact on your health and well-being. They can also go unnoticed for years, causing underlying issues that lead to health complications later in life.
Genetic testing can help you identify your food sensitivities
Guy, a customer of The Gene Company, had his genes tested to learn more about his food sensitivities. Here are his results:
Saturated fat
Guy does not have any risk alleles for FABP2, a gene that transports saturated fat molecules through the body. However, his macronutrient gene
panel shows that he has a suboptimal ability to metabolize saturated fat, resulting in lower HDL (good) cholesterol and higher LDL (bad) cholesterol. Therefore, Guy should be mindful of his saturated fat intake and monitor his cholesterol levels.
Dairy
Guy's genetics indicate that he is lactose tolerant and is unlikely to experience direct sensitivity from consuming dairy. However, some lactose-tolerant people may still experience negative effects from dairy, such as bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort. If Guy experiences any of these symptoms after consuming dairy, he may want to consider avoiding it.
Caffeine
Guy has specific variants that mean he is more likely to stay caffeinated for longer and should avoid caffeine before trying to sleep. Additionally, his variants have been associated with an increased risk of anxiety, jitters, or heart racing when consuming large amounts of caffeine.
Gut bacteria
Guy has a risk allele in the FUT2 gene, which indicates that he may be more sensitive to different foods and have a less ability to break down and process certain foods. He should therefore be mindful of noting when specific foods cause an adverse reaction.
Sodium
Guy has a risk allele in his ACE gene, indicating that he has a higher probability of greater blood pressure increase from consumption of sodium.
As shown in his cardiovascular panel, high blood pressure is an area Guy should monitor and focus on.
Gluten
Guy has risk alleles in 2 of the HLA genes that increase the risk of Celiac disease and/or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Whilst this doesn't guarantee that he will suffer an adverse response from gluten, it means he is at a higher risk of this occurring.
Lowering high gluten foods is recommended for Guy, particularly highly processed foods such as white flour and pasta. This is especially important for Guy because:
His macronutrient gene panel shows that he has a higher risk of blood sugar spikes from highly processed carbohydrates.
His immune response gene panel shows that he has a higher inclination toward high levels of pro-inflammatory response and low anti-inflammatory response. A state of high inflammation in the body is likely to exaggerate and adverse response to gluten.
Conclusion
Understanding your genetic insights with The Gene Company empowers you to make informed choices about your diet and health. By proactively managing your genetic risk factors, you can optimize your well-being and take steps to prevent potential complications in the future. Discover your genetic story and unlock the potential to live a healthier life with The Gene Company.
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