Personalized Nutrition
Differences between people, including responses to diet, are largely explained by genetic differences. Although the genome is almost identical in all individuals of the human species, there are small differences, inter-individual variations in the DNA sequence (polymorphisms) that affect our appearance, character and health. Genetic differences range from punctual variations of a single nucleotide for another in specific positions of the genome (single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs, from the English single nucleotide polymorphism) to deletions or insertions of fragments of hundreds of nucleotides. SNPs constitute the simplest and most frequent form of genetic variation.
The study of SNPs and their interaction with diet is part of Nutrigenetics, which constitutes the scientific basis of personalized nutrition. Although it must be mentioned that much progress has been made in the last decade, we are still far from knowing and understanding all the relevant interrelationships between genes, their SNPs and nutrients. Although there are nutrigenetic studies in relation to different risk factors and pathologies, obesity among them, which have revealed that there are genotypes that can benefit from following specific dietary recommendations that may differ from general recommendations of broad consensus; we also have evidence that certain genotypes may not benefit from currently well-accepted general recommendations, or for which even such recommendations may be detrimental.
There is no doubt that knowledge of the individual nutrigenetic profile offers significant potential for the prevention and treatment of problems and pathologies related to food, since it allows defining, on a scientific basis, the guidelines for personalized nutrition adapted to the characteristics of the individual. genomics of each individual.
What are nutrigenetic tests and what are they for?
- Our genes are essential pieces to understand our metabolism, our tendency to gain weight and/or our greater or lesser predisposition to the development of chronic diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes or atherosclerosis. Nutrigenetic tests represent a new advance in molecular biology applied to improving people's health and lives. Through an analysis of a vital sample, the relevant patterns of genes that an individual possesses can be identified. A test that provides an expert interpretation of the metabolic characteristics of these gene profiles and their influence on health can help to significantly improve the quality of life of individuals in a personalized way. From here comes our test, Metigentity.
metigentity
metigentity It is a service based on a nutrigenetic test that analyzes individual DNA and allows knowing the predisposition to suffer from obesity and/or related diseases. Knowledge of gene variants (fundamentally polymorphisms), their role in body weight control and their relationship with certain foods/nutrients allows guidelines to be established for a more personalized diet, helping to improve eating habits and quality of life. lifetime.
Thus, from the DNA of a saliva sample and studying selected genetic markers (polymorphisms), we can identify, for example: if we are genetically more or less protected against the development of obesity with a diet rich in fats; what type of diet can help us more to lose weight; if the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids can improve our levels of HDL-cholesterol; or what sensory capacity we have to perceive fat in food.
Why Metigentity?
- scientific excellence. Endorsed by a scientific team with proven experience and international recognition in the field of Functional Nutrigenomics.
- Quality and methodological rigor. Isolation and DNA analysis of maximum precision and reliability.
- Scientific evidence. Selection of genetic markers based on scientific studies of proven quality and whose interaction with diet has been demonstrated.
- security and trust. Carried out by a team of professionals in nutrigenomics and with the collaboration of a health professional (for example, a doctor or nutritionist) to contribute to a correct interpretation of the Metigentity recommendations.
- Confidentiality and anonymity. All the data collected and the results are treated in a totally confidential and anonymous way.
- Personalized. Integrated assessment of the results with specific recommendations for the identified genetic profile, reflected in a fully individualized report.
- In the app for professionals, dieticians-nutritionists register their patients and from there they can request the nutrigenetic test; elaborate or select the most suitable menus; select, modify or even enter your own recipes or plans; keep track of the patient, etc. In addition, the App also integrates the professional management included in a module that contains the patient agenda and facilitates its management (appointments, services, billing follow-up,...).
- On the other hand, the patient app allows the patient access to the planning made by the nutritionist. The subject himself can access his weekly menu whenever he wants, as well as introduce certain interactions that facilitate monitoring and adherence, for example, he can indicate if he liked it and if he has followed the programmed dietary plan. You cannot modify the diet planned by the nutritionist, but you can introduce inputs about compliance that are channeled to the nutritionist and can take them into consideration. Likewise, the patient can also add inputs to his record, such as new weight, physical activity performed, etc.
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