Picking the right diet for your genes
Is there an easy way to compare what diet might be best based on your genotype? Research shows some interesting associations between genotype and diet interactions and weight loss.
inborn error of metabolism
Short-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
If you have tried fasting or perhaps a ketogenic diet and felt horrible, there could be a genetic reason. You might carry a genetic mutation that causes SCADD (short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency).
Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Check your genetic data
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency is an “inborn error of metabolism” which impairs the body’s ability to break down medium-chain fatty acids for fuel. Learn more about this metabolic disorder.