Integrated Obesity Management

Recent studies indicate that individuals in the top 10% of genetic risk for obesity (based on polygenic risk score) may have a BMI up to 5 units higher compared to low-risk individuals—especially in the context of limited physical activity¹. Additionally, people with a high genetic predisposition to depression are up to 5 times more likely to develop the condition if their body weight is unhealthy².

The GENOSOPHY® Genetic Test combines 201 genetic variants with its award-winning algorithm, ensuring high accuracy in estimating genetic susceptibility to obesity and its related outcomes.

Who Is This Test For?

The test is recommended for:
• Individuals struggling with weight management despite healthy diet and exercise habits
• People experiencing mood fluctuations or depression and seeking to explore the link between weight and mental health
• Individuals interested in a personalized approach to obesity medication selection

Clinical Benefits of the GENOSOPHY® Polygenic Risk Score

Diagnosis

  • Identification of individuals with high genetic risk for obesity and metabolic disorders
  • Enables early intervention and tailored weight management strategies

Prognosis

  • Reliable prediction of obesity onset and risk of weight regain following weight loss

Management

  • Personalized nutrition, exercise plans³, and medication⁴ based on genetic profile
  • Access to targeted dietary support and lifestyle guidance programs

Test Procedure

  • Saliva sample collection
  • Analysis of 201 genetic variants using the GENOSOPHY® proprietary algorithm
  • Results available in 5–6 weeks

Genetic Modules Analyzed & Their Clinical Relevance

Module # of Variants Clinical Utility
Obesity Risk 97 Risk assessment for high BMI and obesity predisposition
Weight Regain 24 Prediction of weight regain likelihood after weight loss
Starch Metabolism 9 Evaluation of amylase enzyme activity and its interaction with carbohydrate intake
Depression & Eating Behavior 56 Genetic risk for depression and interaction with BMI
Gen ACTIVE 9 Exercise type optimization for effective weight control
OB-MED 7 Prediction of medication response (Liraglutide, Topiramate, Orlistat, Sibutramine)

Complementary Services

Based on each individual’s genetic profile, GENOSOPHY® also provides:
• Genetic counseling
• Personalized nutrition plan
• Targeted dietetic and lifestyle consultations

Key References

  1. Sag et al., Medicine (Baltimore) 2023;102(32):e34597 / DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000034597
  2. Anguita-Ruiz et al., Transl Psychiatry 2022;12(1):30 / DOI: 10.1038/s41398-022-01783-7
  3. Celis-Morales et al., Int J Obes (Lond) 2017;41(12):1761–1768 / DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2017.169
  4. Singh S et al., Obesity (Silver Spring) 2021;29(2):265–273 / DOI: 10.1002/oby.23068

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