Genetic Testing to Help Dieters Lose Weight

Studies suggested that your genes determine up to 80% of your weight and body shape. A new genetic test may help pinpoint those genes that inappropriately metabolize certain nutrients and lead dieters toward the best weight loss program to reach a healthy body weight.

The FABP2 gene, which stands for Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, affects the absorption of fat from the intestine. People with a mutation in this gene absorb more fat from their food, and should stick to low-fat diets. The PPARG (Peroxisome Proliferators Activated Receptor Gamma) gene affects insulin response. Those with a defect on this gene store more carbohydrate as fat. The Beta 2 Adrenergic Receptor (ADRB2) affected both systems, creating a situation where a person has to watch both carbs and fat.

Young Naturopathic Wellness Center

The Young Naturopathic Wellness Center was founded to provide patients with appropriate diagnoses and effective, individualized treatment and education to help them achieve wellness. You can get your genetic test done here for $149.

To achieve your own wellness, call 408.761.6781 today to schedule your appointment. For more information about the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, visit http://www.drreneeyoung.com/ and http://www.youngwellnesscenter.com

Regulating Body Fat and the Role of Stress

To work on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, it’s necessary first to understand the basics of how you regulate body fat and what factors affect this system. Your body fat regulating system is charged with ensuring your body has the energy it needs to function properly. Normally, your body maintains a small amount of stored energy as fat to balance your daily needs with your food intake. Daily needs range from exercise to providing basic nutrients to your cells.

If your fat regulating system perceives a threat, it will respond by switching into protection mode. In protection mode, the amount of energy that your body saves increases, the visible result of which is the accumulation of excess body fat. This effect is compounded by low caloric diets. The less energy you give your body, the more it saves. Really, this type of reaction is a positive adaptation for survival. If you were to lose weight when you are stressed and starving you would die.

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Contact Young Naturopathic Wellness Center for your weight management

The Young Naturopathic Wellness Center was founded to provide patients with appropriate diagnoses and effective, individualized treatment and education to help them achieve wellness.

To achieve your own wellness, call 408.761.6781 today to schedule your appointment. For more information about the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, visit http://www.drreneeyoung.com/ and http://www.youngwellnesscenter.com