The Claim

Genetic variants in RXRA, PPAR-γ2, and LCT genes modify metabolic and disease-related responses to fermented foods such as yogurt and cheese in humans.

Source: A scoping review of the health effects of fermented foods in specific human populations and their potential role in precision nutrition: current knowledge and gaps

What the research says

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In plain English

People with different versions of the RXRA, PPAR-γ2, and LCT genes respond differently to eating yogurt and cheese, resulting in distinct metabolic and disease-related outcomes.

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Genetic variants in genes such as RXRA, PPAR-γ2, and lactase persistence (LCT) significantly modify the metabolic and disease-related responses to fermented foods, including yogurt and cheese, indicating that individual genetics influence dietary outcomes.

Why this might work

People's genes determine how their gut bacteria break down food from yogurt and cheese, which changes the chemicals produced in the gut. These chemicals then affect how the body handles sugar, fat, and inflammation. If someone's genes make their gut bacteria produce more beneficial chemicals, their blood sugar and cholesterol improve and inflammation drops. If their genes prevent those chemicals from forming, they get no benefit or even worse health outcomes.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: A scoping review of the health effects of fermented foods in specific human populations and their potential role in precision nutrition: current knowledge and gaps

    Some people’s genes make them respond better to yogurt and cheese than others—especially if they have health issues like obesity. This study says your genes can decide whether fermented foods help you or not.

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