Nutrigenetics

What is Nutrigenetics?

Nutrigenetics , also defined as genetic nutrition, is the study of determining and analyzing the genetic structures of foods and the compatibility of the person with these foods. Basically, it is a science that enables the determination of consumption habits by detecting diseases caused by food. Due to genetic differences, the effect of each food may differ in each individual. While these differences are beneficial for some, they may be less beneficial and sometimes more harmful for others.

With Nutrigenetics, it is aimed to prevent diseases that may occur based on the genetics of the person and to fight the emerging diseases. If a person  knows his genetic  differences, he can protect himself from diseases and lead a healthy life. Today, the popularity of personalized diet and nutrition programs has made nutrigenetics popular.

The relationship between nutrigenetics and human genetics and nutrition has been investigated and applications have been made for this relationship. With nutrigenetic studies, it is possible to investigate a person’s genetic structure, metabolism and  metabolic  responses, and susceptibility to nutritional diseases.

Traditional foods and dietary habits lead people to foods with high calories and low nutritional value. When these habits and nutrition style conflict with the genetic structure, diseases occur in people.  A diet program suitable for the individual can be created with genetic tests . The advantages of genetic nutrition studies are:

• Diet and support programs prepared for the person as a result of nutrigenetics provide effective results.
• The diet program prepared in accordance with the metabolism of the person with nutrigenetic determinations and analyzes can be applied for life and is a guide.
• With a personalized diet program, a lifestyle can be created and a balanced diet is paved the way.
• People who want to lose weight in a healthy way can both protect their body health and lose weight in a healthy way with this method.

Nutrigenetic Nutrition

With nutrigenetic nutrition, it is aimed to minimize the risk of disease by feeding the person correctly. For this, various tests are applied to the person, detection and analysis are made. Then, based on the data obtained, a  diet program is  created in accordance with the needs of the person. Care should be taken to ensure that this program is sustainable and beneficial for the individual. Most of the time, the nutrition programs prepared are a lifelong guide for the person.

In the genetic nutrition program, a healthy and regular program is prepared by determining which diseases the person is prone to and which disease  risks  they carry. It is also important that the foods included in the program are suitable for the genetic characteristics of the person. For people with weight problems, a nutrigenetic nutrition program is prepared as a diet program. Particular attention is paid to metabolic predispositions in nutrigenetic diet programs. People who will apply a nutrigenetic nutrition program should also apply an exercise program. Thus, more efficient and permanent solutions can be obtained.

The importance of nutrigenetic nutrition can be listed as follows:

• Nutrition can create serious risk factors for a person. With genetic nutrition, these risks are prevented or overcome with less damage.
• Excessively consumed foods can change the genetic structure and effects of a person. With nutrigenetic nutrition, the consumption of foods that will adversely affect the genetic structure is prevented.
• Since each person’s genetic makeup is different, how foods affect people also varies. With nutrigenetic nutrition, the person gets the right nutrition program.
• Nutritional style can increase the variations that may occur in genes and the risk, frequency and severity of diseases. Genetic nutrition prevents the risks of these diseases or ensures that they can be overcome with the least damage.
• Nutritional needs, additional supplements and drug needs of people differ depending on the genetic structure. Nutrigenetic nutrition is important for a correct treatment process.

What Is the Purpose of Nutrigenetics?

With genetic nutrition, it is aimed to prevent chronic diseases of the person and to ensure a healthy life. In this direction, the risk of diseases with a genetic predisposition is determined by performing a nutrigenetic test. Then, taking into account these predispositions, living habits and other  tests  , certain arrangements and treatments are applied. Thus, a healthier future is provided to the person.

The genetic tests applied to people for nutrigenetic studies and their purposes are as follows:

• GentestDiet (Applied at all ages):  GentestDiet is a detection and analysis developed to create a personalized diet program based on the genetic structure of the person. Thanks to these analyzes, all the foods that you should or should not consume are included in the nutrition program. In addition to the diet program, an exercise program is also prepared for the person. With these tests, it is ensured that the person is protected from diseases, his health level is increased, he is permanently weakened, and he leads an energetic and dynamic life.
• GentestKid (applied to the age range of 4-14):  It is an analysis that ensures that children are protected from many diseases, especially heart and health, diabetes, cancer types, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s, and that they reach the highest level of physical and mental development with the right lifestyle. With GentestKid, a diet program is prepared by analyzing the genetic structure, predispositions, nutritional style and body values ​​of the child. In addition to the program, the supplements needed are determined and an exercise program suitable for the child is determined.
• GentestVital (applied from age 15):  GentestVital; heart, vascular and brain health, diabetes, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, inflammation, etc. are detailed analyzes that reveal susceptibility to diseases. The report prepared after the analyzes includes the nutrigenetic nutrition program, necessary supplements and drugs, and exercise program.
• GentestMedical (applied from the age of 25):  With GentestMedical, genetic structure, lifestyle, smoking reasons if using, and some biochemical values ​​are analyzed. The prepared report includes disease susceptibility and risks, nutrigenetic nutrition plan, necessary additional supplements and medications, exercise plan, medical follow-up plan and smoking cessation methods.
• GentestObesity:  GentestObesity is an application that is applied to obese people with a body mass index of 30 and above and allows them to lose weight in a healthy way in the light of genetic structures. With these tests, genetic, biological, hormonal, psychological processes and lifestyle, smoking reasons, etc. analyzed and disease risks calculated. The report, which is prepared based on the analysis, includes the nutrigenetic nutrition program, supplements and drugs, exercise program and smoking cessation methods. Thus, it is aimed to get rid of obesity and reduce the risk of disease.
• GentestBioaging (applied from the age of 30):  With GentestBioaging, disease predispositions and risks are determined, and the cellular and hormonal causes underlying the aging of the person are determined. The prepared report includes nutrigenetic nutrition and exercise program, youth practices, additional supplements and smoking cessation methods if the person uses it.
• GentestExecutive (applied from the age of 30):  With GentestExcutive, disease predispositions, risks and causes of aging are determined. In addition, a permanent holter is attached to the person for 24 hours and the sympathetic and parasympathetic stress level is calculated. With the report prepared later, a nutrigenetic exercise program that will prevent susceptibility and risks, supplements, rejuvenating practices and stress control and management are provided.

The areas where genetic predisposition can be detected with nutrigenetic tests are:

• blood lipids,
• coagulation mechanism,
• Vascular functions,
• Hypertension,
• homocysteine ​​metabolism,
• inflammation,
• insulin resistance,
• energy metabolism,
• fat metabolism,
• carbohydrate metabolism,
• Antioxidation,
• and 2nd phase detoxification,
• DNA repair,
• collagen production,
• Calcium, vitamin D metabolisms,
• Alcohol and salt sensitivity
• Lactose and gluten intolerance.

Taking into account the susceptibility, lifestyle and other blood findings listed above, the risk of a person against diseases can be determined. Diseases that can be detected by these methods are itemized as follows:

• Heart attack,
• Diet,
• Obesity,
• stroke-stroke,
• Osteoclasis,
• Alzheimer’s disease,
• Lung cancer,
• colon cancer,
• breast cancer,
• ovarian cancer,
• Prostate cancer,
• Gastric cancer,
• bladder cancer,
• pancreatic cancer,
• Skin cancer.

As a result of the researches, it is tried to minimize the risks of disease  with some regulations and treatments in line with the risks that may occur in the person  . The regulations and treatments applied to risky people are as follows:

• diet program,
• Vitamin, mineral and nutritional support,
• probiotic supplement,
• exercise plan,
• stress management,
• Sleep patterns,
• benefit from the sun,
• Medication when necessary
• Hormone therapy, if necessary
• Medical follow-up program.