Discover the gene that motivates everyone's culinary preferences

Italian scientists at the University of Trieste and the Institute of Mother and Child Health Research have identified a genetic mechanism that promotes the taste and taste of food in each person, opening new directions in studying preventive nutrition. for each individual.

In the study reported at the annual meeting of the European Gene Society, the scientists analyzed 2,311 Italian genomes and compared them with the analysis of 1,755 other European and Central Asians.

According to news website MNT, they discovered 17 genes related to specific food preferences such as bacon, artichokes, coffee, chocolate, blue cheese, lettuce curly, cold cream, butter or butter bread, orange juice, yogurt, white wine and mushrooms. The team was surprised to find that the genes mentioned are not related to taste and taste receptors.

From the above findings, the team applied a healthy diet but depending on the genetic preference, it was discovered in the experiment on 191 obese people and found the regime users. Eating above can reduce 33% body weight within 2 years.