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.
What the research says
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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.
See the scientific wording
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.
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.
What the research says
1 studySome 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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