[ExI] Genetic test for most effective diet

Max More max at maxmore.com
Sat Mar 6 00:36:03 UTC 2010


The company, Inherent Health, offers several DNA tests. One of these 
is supposed to show you whether you will lose weight more quickly 
from a low-carb or a low-fat diet. This is based on differences in 
three genes, FABP2, PPARG and ADRB2.

Although it's clear that some genetic tests are valid, I'm very 
unsure about this one. I saw only one study cited. Anyone know 
whether the claimed study is supported or contradicted by other research?

The company's info on this is here:

http://www.inherenthealth.com/our-tests/weight-management.aspx

A story on the test is here:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35693184/ns/technology_and_science-science/wid/11915773/

Max


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Strategic Philosopher
The Proactionary Project
Extropy Institute Founder
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