There are various hormones like Leptin, Ghrelin, and Neuropeptides that regulate hunger and satiety (feeling full) responses. The genes associated with the secretion of these hormones also influence factors like excessive snacking, emotional eating, preference for high-caloric food, and persistent hunger.

People with certain genetic types may have an increased secretion of Ghrelin (appetite inducer) and lesser secretion of Leptin (appetite suppressor) hormones. Such people tend to overeat as they may not experience the normal feeling of “fullness.” Overeating impacts our health in a bad way by increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, mental issues, and acid reflux issues.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is essential for human health. It acts as an antioxidant within the body, playing a vital role in skin protection. The body can store only a small amount of vitamin B2, and thus, it needs to be consumed every day. Vitamin B2 deficiency damages the skin by causing cracked skin, itching, and dermatitis.

It also leads to elevated levels of homocysteine (a harmful amino acid) in the body. This risk for vitamin B2 deficiency increases with age, illness, and alcohol consumption. People of certain genetic types may need more vitamin B2 due to the inefficient transport in their bodies.

Lactose intolerance, a common digestive problem, is characterized by a person’s inability to digest a natural sugar ‘lactose’ present in dairy products. An enzyme, lactase produced in the small intestine, breaks down the lactose sugar.

When there is a deficiency of this enzyme, the undigested lactose moves from the small intestine into the large intestine, where the bacteria present interacts with the unprocessed lactose sugar and causes the symptoms of lactose intolerance like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. People with certain genetic types may have less or no lactase enzyme and are thus more prone to developing lactose intolerance.

Calcium is essential for maintaining the strength and structure of bones and teeth. It plays a vital role in certain metabolic functions. An adequate level of calcium in the body over a lifetime can help prevent osteoporosis. Calcium levels are tightly regulated by two main hormonal systems, i.e., parathyroid and vitamin D, which themselves are influenced by genetic factors.

Any changes in these genetic factors can lead to higher or lower than normal calcium levels in the body, both of which are dangerous. People with these genetic types may either need to increase or decrease calcium consumption.

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