What is diet?
Diet is the pattern of what you eat and drink over time, and how your body turns it into energy, structure and signals. Fats are absorbed, packaged and carried through your blood. Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars. Milk sugar, called lactose, needs a dedicated enzyme. Your liver balances cholesterol, and your gut works with all of it. These processes run quietly every day, and each depends on proteins built from your genes.
How your genes play a role
Variants in certain genes can influence how you digest lactose, how you convert plant omega 3 and omega 6 fats into longer forms, and how you transport and store cholesterol. These are tendencies, not rules. They may help explain why some eating patterns feel easier or show different results in blood tests for one person than another. Food choices, activity and sleep remain powerful at every stage.
General nutrition advice is written for the average person, and nobody is exactly average. Understanding your genetic tendencies can make diet conversations with a clinician or dietitian more personal and less trial and error. It may help explain why dairy agrees with you or not, or why your cholesterol responds to certain foods. Most of all, it shifts the focus from strict rules to an eating pattern that fits your own body.
What your report shows
Your Diet results are explained in plain language in your private EvoDNA account, alongside the other areas in your kit.
- Lactose toleranceWhether your genes suggest lactase stays active into adulthood.
- Fat conversionHow efficiently you may convert plant based omega fats into longer chain forms.
- Cholesterol handlingYour tendencies for transporting and balancing cholesterol in the blood.
- Fat sensitivityWhether your profile suggests you may respond more strongly to dietary fat.
| Gene | What it does | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MCM6 | Contains a control region that helps keep the lactase… | Typical |
| LCT | Makes lactase, the enzyme that digests the natural sugar… | Moderate effect |
| FADS1 | Helps convert plant omega 3 and omega 6 fats… | Typical |
Each result comes with a plain-language explanation and practical points to discuss with your clinician.
Illustration only. Your report reflects your own genetic results.
Genes we analyze
| Gene | Role |
|---|---|
| MCM6 | Contains a control region that helps keep the lactase gene switched on into adulthood. |
| LCT | Makes lactase, the enzyme that digests the natural sugar in milk. |
| FADS1 | Helps convert plant omega 3 and omega 6 fats into longer forms such as EPA and arachidonic acid. |
| APOE | Helps package and carry cholesterol and fats in the blood, and its common types respond differently to diet. |
| CETP | Moves cholesterol between particles in the blood, influencing HDL levels. |
Full panel: 12 genes
APOE, TACO, LCT, FABP2, FADS1, FADS2, APOB, CETP, LIPC, ABO, MCM6, LCT
Putting results to use
Many people use their results as a starting point for conversations with their clinician about:
Choosing olive oil, nuts, seeds and fish is a common focus in heart friendly eating.
If dairy feels heavy, many people explore fermented or lactose free options.
Whole grains, legumes and vegetables support both the gut and cholesterol balance.
Regular meals, movement and sleep help your body handle food more evenly.
Questions
Will my report tell me exactly what to eat?
No. It shows tendencies that can personalize the conversation. A clinician or dietitian can combine it with your preferences, history and blood work.
Am I lactose intolerant if I carry a non persistent variant?
Not necessarily. Many people with this pattern still enjoy some dairy, and gut bacteria also play a role in how lactose feels.
Does APOE mean I should avoid fat?
Not at all. It may suggest that the type and amount of fat matters more for you, which is a helpful starting point for a conversation with your clinician.
