Difficulty in losing weight? These are the genes to blame
Studies found that genetics is, at least, in part to blame for difficulty in losing weight.
Some medical conditions and medications can also hinder weight loss. The most common ones are hypothyroidism, hormonal changes in women, chronic stress and depression.
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Not everyone loses weight at the same rate.
Some people lose a few pounds a week after they follow any calorie restrictive diet, while others attempt all kinds of trendy weight-loss diets, but do not see results.
Studies found that genetics is, at least, in part to blame for difficulty in losing weight. People with genetic variants associated with obesity, sensitivity to fat (FTO, PPARG), type 2 diabetes (TCF7L2) emotional eating (CLOCK, SIRT1) and food addiction (DRD2), do not lose weight as easily as other people while on the same diet and exercise regiment.
People also tend to gain weight with age for unknown reasons, and though it's not a medical condition.
Drinking alcohol in moderate to excessive amounts can sabotage your efforts to lose weight. Alcohol (including beer and wine) is a refined carbohydrate, similar to sugar, candy, and white flour. Besides adding calories, alcohol may raise blood sugar and insulin levels, which can contribute to weight gain.
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- Difficulty losing weight? There's a gene for that!
- Is a Mediterranean diet ideal for you? Ask your Genes™.
- Do you love resistance training? There's a gene for that!
- To consume gluten or NOT to consume gluten? That is the question!
- Made the same mistake again? There's a gene for that!
- Which skin cream is best for YOU? Ask your Genes™.
- Are you sociable? Or an extrovert who enjoys a crowd? There are genes for that!
- Got your ancestry report? Get more out of your DNA test.
- Love to explore? Like bright colors? Got that entrepreneurial spirit? There's a gene for that!
- Are you more likely to be allergic to foods, plants, or pets? Ask your Genes™.
- Do you feel blue as the winter months drag on? There's a gene for that!
- Having trouble thinking clearly? Suffering from unexplained fatigue? You could have a predisposition for vitamin D deficiency. Ask Your Genes™ and find out.
- Concerned about wrinkles? Ask your Genes™ if you might be at risk from collagen breakdown.
- Are you more prone to blackheads, whiteheads, or other acne? There's a gene for that!