Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam

DNA testing

My doctor just recommended I sign up for custom supplements that are tailored to my DNA. He asked me to sign up here https://vitagene.com/hcp/zare.

Does anyone know this company?

Has anyone done a DNA based customer supplementation?

I am gaining weight again and I do feel tired and and have a problem sticking to my diet. My doctor says that optential nutrient dificiencies could be making it hard for me to stick to my diet.

any feedback is appreciated.

  • Replies 9
  • Views 1.3k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Featured Replies

I'd find out if your doctor has a vested interest in the lab, product , company or research being done. They are supposed to disclose that, but sometimes they don't. Ask for research regarding the claims and check reputable source sources for your research.

Never heard of it and don't want to dig any deeper.

After RNY gastric bypass surgery, I have undergone regular periodic blood workups to determine if I am deficient in any Vitamins or nutrients. As a result, my supplements are tweaked to optimize my supplement intake. So the idea of DNA optimization seems rather theoretical whereas the blood workups are actual measured data optimization.

You mentioned that you are gaining weight again. There are two phases to RNY gastric bypass surgery. The first phase is called the "Weight Loss" phase and the second is called the "Maintenance" phase. These are distinctly different phases and require different approaches. Here is a short article that explains my approach to the "Maintenance" phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf

@@meldoynia

I find it super creepy when a doctor is a sales agent or "pyramid" participant for products. In my experience the fact that your surgeon's name is at the end of the link says that it is his role. I believe that the link, which I will not click, leads to his own little area and order form.

Are you asking for opinions of the product or are you assisting him in selling? The phrase "...a DNA based customer (did you mean 'custom?') supplementation" screams of sale pitch.

Edited by WLSResources/ClothingExch

  • Author

thank you everyone for the wonderful feedback, it is so nice to be on this site and get answers.

@@KristenLe, I asked and it is $75 per month for supplements and free DNA testing if you subscribe for a year.

@@TipTop in TX, I asked and they say the research came from Stanford and Berkeley.

@@James Marusek, thank you for the great info on blood. I asked them and they also will analyze my blood so it sounds like it is both genetics and blood results. I loved your article (wow). you are good.

@WLSResources/ClothingExch, thanks, I talked to a few other patients of Dr. Zare and they are happy with the quality and service so I am going with it. I will report back.

  • Author

not sure why you are so hostile. I hope you have a good day.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.