Weight loss… is almost a global dilemma for most people. Everyone tries every method they think is good, including exercising, dieting, and using various aids, but in the end, it still doesn’t work. This may be because each person’s body system has different details. Therefore, the important starting point for the most effective weight loss is to understand your own body first, so you know “which method of weight loss is suitable.”
No matter how hard you try… the weight just won’t go down
Many people try to lose weight by controlling their diet, but their weight still doesn’t decrease. The truth is that weight gain or loss is not caused by food quantity alone, but there are many other factors, such as:
- Metabolism breakdown Eating less causes the “metabolic system” to slow down because when the body receives insufficient food, the metabolism goes into conservation mode and tries to store energy, making weight loss difficult. Moreover, it becomes easier to gain weight when returning to eating the same amount as before.
- Lack of physical movement Sitting for long periods without standing up, walking, or importantly, exercising, results in low metabolism.
- Wrong food choices Even if eating less, regularly consuming foods and drinks high in sugar, such as fried foods, snacks, ice cream, sweetened beverages, and fruit juices, prevents weight loss and makes it easier to gain weight.
- Use of certain medications Some medications cause weight gain, such as steroids or certain antidepressants.
- Genetics If there are family members with obesity, there is a higher chance of being overweight.
- Hormones Each person responds differently to nutrients due to different hormones in the body, or some may have hormonal disorders, such as hypothyroidism, which reduces metabolism.
Weight not dropping… DNA testing is necessary because genetics… affect body weight
To lose weight effectively and sustainably, you must choose a method suitable for yourself, which requires knowing your health and body well first. Seeing a doctor for a thorough physical examination and genetic or DNA testing provides in-depth information, such as sensitivity to carbohydrates and fats, metabolic response, appetite control, and obesity risk, to plan personalized nutrition and exercise.
What can you learn from Circle Fitness Diet Pro, DEXA Scan, and Urine Organic Profile?
Circle Fitness Diet Pro
is a DNA test analyzing 43 genes by sending a cheek tissue sample (Buccal swab) to a laboratory. The results assess the relationship with nutrient requirements, food sensitivities, and exercise. The results take about 30 days and show four groups as follows:
- Nutrient requirements including various vitamins such as B6, B12, C, D, folic acid, omega-3, and antioxidants.
- Food sensitivities including sensitivity to carbohydrates, fats, caffeine, alcohol, salt, as well as lactose and gluten intolerance.
- Exercise provides information on oxygen utilization efficiency, recovery efficiency, injury risk, endurance, and personalized exercise performance.
- Overall health including metabolic capacity, inflammatory response, appetite control, obesity risk, and detoxification ability.
DEXA Scan
is a full-body fat and muscle scan. The DEXA Scan shows the amount of fat in each area, muscle mass in arms and legs, and suggests the type of exercise or specific areas to reduce for a good shape and health.
Urine Organic Profile
is a test for organic acids in urine to assess whether the body systems are functioning normally and if there are sufficient vitamins for nutrient metabolism, as good metabolism requires adequate vitamins and minerals.
Who should choose “DNA testing” for weight loss planning?
DNA testing for weight loss helps you understand your body better, but who is it suitable for? Is it you?
- Those who are overweight or have a BMI over 25
- Those who have tried to lose weight on their own but have not succeeded
- Those who have other issues along with weight loss, such as frequent hunger, easy swelling, difficulty building muscle, fatigue, poor sleep, etc.
- Those who want to know the types of food and exercise methods suitable for themselves
After receiving DNA test results, a specialist doctor will evaluate your results to plan a personalized weight loss approach, whether it is about diet or exercise methods, which will vary according to the test results.
Before trying various weight loss methods, we must understand our body well to know what problems it has and what it needs… We can have good health alongside weight loss and body shaping when we know the suitable method from in-depth genetic (DNA) testing, which is an option we should not overlook.
Lt. Col. Dr. Yongyut Mailap
Specialist in Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine Center, Phyathai Nawamin Hospital
