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Editorial Review: Do you know your Apo E geneotype? Do you know why it's important? Researchers have discovered that the Apo E gene regulates the way your body transports fats and cholesterol, affecting not just weight but also the heart and vascular system, and influencing our patterns of inflammation--one of the key factors in many serious diseases. The Apo E Gene Diet is not a traditional diet; instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, it supports each individual's unique genetic recipe with the correct matching nutrition. We now know that different genotypes need a different balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. This breakthrough book outlines the latest information so you can make appropriate nutritional decisions based on your specific Apo E genotype. In this way, you can take charge of your body's gene-supportive environment for optimum health.
The Apo E Gene Diet can be for everyone, but it is specifically designed for a new generation of patients who want to live life to the ...
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APO E GENE DIET BOOK WINS AWARD, 2008-06-29
The Apo E Gene Diet: A Breakthrough in Changing Cholesterol, Weight, Heart and Alzheimer's Using the Body's Own Genes
Foreword Book Awards 2008
APO E GENE DIET WINS
Best Health Book Bronze
APO E GENE DIET
Book Of The Year Award Finalists
Bronze The ApoE Gene Diet Health Pamela McDonald Elite Books 9781600700385
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not about how to eat for your apo e gene type, 2008-06-12
I bought this book because I was interested in learning more about the relationship between apo e gene and diet. That information, for what it's worth, appears in a few scattered tables and very brief descriptions. Here's the summary: apo e 2 types need a little less carbs and a little more high quality fat; apo e 4 types need a little less fat and a little more high quality carbs and protein; apoe 3 types are more balanced between fat, carbs and protein. With the exception of a VERY brief and general premise, the author doesn't explain how she came to these conclusions. Where's the research? Where's the detailed chapter on each type? Her information may or may not be accurate, but without proper backup it just reads like a pseudo-science.
Furthermore, the difference in recommended ratios of fats, carbs and proteins among genotypes is slight. I have no doubt both her readers and patients will benefit from her recommendations, but could that be because they start eating a high quality, balanced diet and living a health lifestyle? Or is it because they start eating 50% carbs instead of 60%?
The one interesting point the author does make is that with hard exercise the differences in recommended ratios among genotypes becomes pronounced. But again, she doesn't back this up and offers precious few details (SO FRUSTRATING). So if you're interested in learning more about this (assuming it's true) you'll have to look elsewhere. She does have an appendix on apo e research, so the info may be buried there. Honestly, I think the appendix is really what you're going to get for your money when you buy this book.
So what's this book about? Holistic health. It's full of good info about eating right, avoiding inflammatory foods, exercise, meditation, chakras, having a positive attitude, love, avoiding stress etc. Now all of that is important stuff, but it's NOT what the book promised. And while her info is okay, a better general lifestyle book is "The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle" by the O'Keefe's, who back up everything they say with detailed explanations and solid research. A good reference on the topic of inflammation, which is "all the rage" these days, is "The Inflammation Syndrome" (can't remember the author but it's easy to find on Amazon).
Hopefully another author will tackle the interesting topic of genotype dieting.
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For anyone looking into getting in shape when everything else has apparently failed., 2008-05-07
Not your typical diet book, "The APO E Gene Diet: A breakthrough in changing cholesterol, weight, heart, and Alzheimer's disease using the body's own genes" presents an examination of the APO E Gene, the gene responsible for cholesterol, Alzheimer's, heart and vascular disease, weight, and other chronic illnesses. Featuring the latest information available, Author and health care professional Pamela McDonald speaks of genotypes and how to make appropriate decisions based on that and other acts in order to bring readers into a better state of health and get them in shape. "The APO E Gene Diet" is highly recommended to community library health shelves, and for anyone looking into getting in shape when everything else has apparently failed.
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A book that honors Holistic Health, 2008-01-29
The APO E Gene Diet book provides a comprehensive, practical and user friendly approach to health and healing. The premise of the book is that a personalized, individualized nutrition plan, based on one's genetic profile, will promote an optimal level of health. More importantly, Pamela honors the role of the mind-body-spirit connection as a vital component to overall health. This isn't just another diet book rather it provides a complete health program that can help restore holistic health.
Pamela, a nurse practitioner, has developed a cutting edge program that may revolutionize the care of patients with many inflammatory diseases. This personalized nutrition plan suggests that specific genotypes require different percentages of carbohydrates, fat and protein versus a "one diet fits all" approach in the promotion of health. A low-fat diet for example, may actually be deleterious to people whose genotype requires more fat. Therefore, adherence to an individualized nutrition plan will promote overall health and healing.
Pamela also pays close attention to the role of exercise, stress management and the process of making behavior changes in this holistic health program. The exercise section describes individual aerobic and anaerobic needs for each genotype. The mind-body-spirit piece implies that distressful thoughts and emotions which affect the body may impact specific genotypes differently. Ideas on how to manage this are discussed. The diet plans and recipes were detailed and specific.
In summary, this is an amazing book. It is innovative in it's concept of a genetic specific diet while honoring the holistic nature of the person. I would highly recommend this book to those interested in total body healing.
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First Hand Experience That This Program Works, 2008-01-26
I am a patient of Pamela McDonald and I have first hand experience with the program that is explained in her new book, The AOP E Gene Diet. After 18 months from taking the APO E gene test and starting the program, I lost 45 pounds and had a substantial reduction in my body fat. I have also been able to stop taking blood pressure medication which I had been taking for 15 years and still maintain a normal blood prerssure. My blood work has improved substantially and my LDL and HDL cholesterol are well within normal range, something that had never been the case before starting on the program. It has been over 2 years since I lost the initial weight and have had no problem maintaining a normal weight.
For me, the best part of the program has been that this was not a quick fix program but really an integrated program that takes into account your mind, body and spirit so that eventually you become a healthy person with healthy habits and that just becomes who your are- a healthy person doing healthy things without really trying that hard. I learned how to eat properly for my gene type (moderate amount of healthy fat), incorporate an excercise routine into my normal daily life, and view life differently so that the changes I have made and the results I have achieved have become permanent.
I highly recommend reading this book. Then you can decide if you agree with the science and are willing to make some changes to improve your health for the rest of your life.
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