Genes - what genes cause weight gain?

Genomic weaknesses linked to tummy fat in women

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Although changes in the genetic makeup of populations occur too slowly to be responsible for the current rapid rapid rise in obesity, genes do play a role in the development of obesity. Most likely, genes regulate how our bodies capture, store, and release energy from food.

How might genes contribute to obesity? The answer is not simple. A Thrifty genotype may mean that there is a mismatch between todays environment and energy-thrifty genes. In other words the same genes that helped our ancestors survive occasional famines are now being challenged by environments in which food is plentiful year round.

In addition, genes play a large role in influencing other factors such as hormones and inflammation that are triggers for fat cell sickness in women.

Although there are many genes that contribute to weight gain, I have listed the main genes below:

Genes That Affect Appetite (TAS2R38, LEPR)
Inflammation and Immune Regulation Genes (IL-6, TNF-a, CRP-1, CRP-2)
Genes That Affect Bone Health (Col 1A1, VDR, IL-6, TNF)
Genes That Affect Body Fat Metabolism (MTFHR, PPARy, ADIPOQ, ADRB-2, ADRB-3, UCP1)

Any one single influence can cause fat cell sickness on its own. When they are in combination, your body will be gaining weight at a rapid rate and traditional diet models based on eat less and exercise more will be in effective.

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