Over the centuries, humanity’s bodies have transitioned to living in different styles and foods, resulting in a range of genetic alterations that shape our metabolism. At a genetic scale, we also have the odd bit of variation in our DNA — known as polymorphisms — that affects how well we process macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and control the number of calories we burn in any given activity.
This intriguing topic is also recognized as nutrigenetics, which studies the interplay of genetic and nutrient function. Based on this study, CoGAP has identified four unique genetic Meta-Types: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.
These differences in genes explain why we all metabolize foods in different methods. Some might have high resistance in fat, whereas others may have a greater tendency to accumulate fat on a high carbohydrate diet, and some may benefit from having healthy fat or protein-rich meals. These differences deeply affect insulin sensitivity, appetite metabolism, fat metabolism, and whether we feel full or hungry.
A genetic diet test looks at certain DNA markers connected to nutrient metabolism, appetite regulation, and fat storage — helping provide you with insights you just couldn’t find from conventional dieting regimens.
With detailed metabolism analysis, the CoGap MetaCheck Test provides a step one towards a customised, sustainable approach towards nutrition— nutrition that works with, not against, your biology, rather than just feeding off of the occasional diet, which takes trial and error approaches as well.
Powered by next-gen genetic testing for personalized nutrition, the CoGAP MetaCheck test reviews multiple genetic markers to gain greater insights into how your body processes food and manages metabolic health. This test offers key insights into the following:
Exercise, in general, improves fitness, health, and supports weight loss due to increased energy use. Your genes influence which activities burn more calories for you::
The Sports Type Category in the MetaCheck report helps determine your genetic muscle fiber composition and exercise responsiveness. It provides insights into which type of training — endurance or strength/speed — your body is genetically more suited to for optimal performance, calorie burning, and muscle development.
By knowing your sports type, you can:
In a 2017 study, the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences and the Center of Genetic Analysis and Prognosis examined the distribution of the CoGAP meta-type in the European population [1]. In order to achieve the highest significance for the study, the anonymised data of 16,641 randomly selected MetaCheck results from different European regions were used. The results show that the four different meta types of alpha, beta, gamma and delta are relatively evenly distributed among the population (Fig. I), while there are clear differences in the sports types E and S (Fig. II). Figure III shows the distribution of different meta and sports type combinations.
The CoGAp® nutrition portal offers diet and nutrition plans, as well as Meta-type-appropriate recipes that have been calorically adjusted, for individuals looking for advise. Other personal variables, such as gender, age, height, weight, and level of physical activity, are also taken into consideration in addition to Meta-types. individualised meal plansindividualised recipe recommendations Calorie requirements, a BMI calculator, and a page with advice on nutrition and exercise.
