DNA based fitness and diet plans are brand new to Canada and people are eagerly testing their genes in hopes of a quick fitness fix. The idea behind this is to eliminate the trial and error period that comes with finding the right diet workout. It’s the latest trend in genetic testing. Bespoke Diet and Fitness, led by founder Paul Mercante, promises a personally curated plan based on your DNA. “We look at a whole panel, a 45 gene panel and we break it down into two sections. One is the fitness side and one is the nutrition side.”
Clients send a cheek swab to the DNAFit testing centre and within 10 days they receive a detailed genetic profile. It identifies mutations in the genes that affect aerobic potential, muscle efficiency and fat regulation.
Based on the results, they’re prescribed a diet, and a fitness plan that focuses on strength or endurance.
Amanda Aquino’s DNAFit profile shows a bias to strength exercises and her trainer, Brian Douglas, has revamped her workout accordingly. “As soon as I had the science to show it, I really proved to her that we needed to go a lot heavier and get a bit more explosive. Since we’ve followed the protocol, in four to six weeks we’ve noticed great results.”
In addition to the tougher workout, Amanda has also started eating according to her DNAFit profile – which says she should stay away from carbs, caffeine and alcohol.
Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky studies the relationship between genetic mutations and muscle function. He says the principle behind DNAFit testing makes sense. “Letter changes in those genes might predict a slightly greater response or lesser response and really that’s what they’re looking at.” But he cautions the variations in those genes account for only a small portion of our predisposition to certain exercises and foods. “At best, a single gene letter change will predict maybe one per cent, two or three per cent at maximum.”
But Brian Douglas says he’s seen first hand how quickly his clients respond to their new regimes. “When someone sees the results on a piece of paper they’re more inclined and more agreeable to want to do a certain way.”
Research has shown people are more likely to stick to a genetically based routine because they take the advice more seriously.
“It’s no longer a cookie cutter diet or one size fits all. It’s designed specifically for that individual based on their individual genetics” says Paul Mercante.
DNA based fitness and diet is relatively new. Whether results are tied to genes or increased motivation is still a big unknown.
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