What's Your GenoType?
Through intense statistical analysis, Dr. D'Adamo identified six GenoTypes based on how genes and physical traits are known to cluster together. By completing our online evaluations and quizzes, you can easily determine your personal GenoType. And by following the customized diet and exercise plan created for your GenoType — you'll be maximizing your efforts and results.
GenoType 1: The Hunter
Tall, thin, and intense, with an overabundance of adrenaline and a fierce, nervous energy that winds down with age, the Hunter was originally the success story of the human species. Hunters exemplify a reactive approach, a quick and powerful response to every potential threat. "Shoot first and ask questions afterward" might be their motto. The upside: They've got immune systems that act swiftly to attack microbes, viruses, and bacteria that try to harm them, and they're terrific at metabolizing the meat that is their primary source of nutrition. The downside: Their hair-trigger immune response can sometimes lead to overreactions, in the form of allergies, asthma attacks, and other inflammatory conditions. Vulnerable to systematic burnout when overstressed, the Hunter's modern challenge is to conserve energy for the long haul.
GenoType 2: The Gatherer
Full-figured, even when not overweight, the Gatherer struggles with body image in a culture where thin is "in." With a "Whoever dies with the most wins" motto, Gatherers have thrifty genes whose primary goal is to hang on to every ingested calorie for dear life — literally. The upside to this approach is obvious: It keeps them alive and able to bear or father children. The downside is equally obvious: In a more affluent society, Gatherers tend toward obesity and diabetes. An unsuccessful crash dieter with a host of metabolic challengers, the Gatherer becomes a glowing example of health when properly nourished.
GenoType 3: The Teacher
Strong, sinewy, and stable, with great chemical synchronicity and stamina, the Teacher is built for longevity — given the right diet and lifestyle. The Teacher represents the third basic response to a challenging world: altruism. "All you need is love" is the Teachers' motto, and their immune systems reflect it. Teachers are able to tolerate a wide variety of unfamiliar bacteria, viruses, and microbes, avoiding the hair-trigger symptoms. Unfortunately, they sometimes welcome infectious elements that they would do better to repel. Teachers may live for a long time without symptoms and then discover that digestive problems, lung disorders, or even cancer have been building within them for years. This is the GenoType of balance, blessed with a tremendous capacity for growth and fulfillment.
GenoType 4: The Explorer
Muscular and adventurous, the Explorer is a biological problem solver, with an impressive ability to adapt to environmental changes and a better-than-average capacity for gene repair. The Explorer is a newer model, maybe about 20,000 to 30,000 years old. The GenoType's motto is "I did it my way." In every population, people who do things differently are needed so that if the majority turns out to be wrong, someone is there to offer an alternative. Explorers look for different methods, but sometimes they just seem naturally contrary. Their upside is that they're good at adapting to wildly changing conditions. Their downside is that odd things — like caffeine — can keep them up for hours. The Explorer's vulnerability to hormonal imbalances and chemical sensitivities can be overcome with a balanced diet and lifestyle.
GenoType 5: The Warrior
Long, lean, and healthy in youth, the Warrior is subject to bodily rebellion in midlife. If Warriors are physically active, their metabolism burns hot; when they lead a sedentary life, they tend to put on the pounds with alarming speed. As Warriors age, they need to make extra efforts to protect their cardiovascular system, keeping inflammation down in their arteries and improving blood flow. Warriors have remarkable strength, endurance, and stamina. "Time flies when you're having fun" might be their motto — but luckily, with the optimal GenoType diet and lifestyle, the Warrior can overcome the quick-aging metabolic genes and experience a second, "silver," age of health.
GenoType 6: The Nomad
A GenoType of extremes, with a great sensitivity to environmental conditions — especially changes in altitude and barometric pressure — the Nomad is vulnerable to neuromuscular and immune problems. Yet a well-conditioned Nomad has the enviable gift of the ability to control caloric intake and age gracefully. Their survival strategy reflects a life of travel, in which they encounter different environments and have to cope with a wide variety of challenges. "A new career in a new town" is the motto of Nomads, and their response to the environment is inclines to the altruistic, tolerant side. Although well-functioning Nomads usually have a wonderful ability to heal their bodies through visualization, meditation, and relaxation, stress can cause their normal mind-body integration to disconnect so that their physical systems spin out of control. The proper GenoType diet can increase communication between their body systems.
Why You Need to Know Your GenoType
It just may be the key to losing weight! The GenoType Diet online program will give you all the tools you need (including the exclusive GenoType Calculator) to determine your GenoType. And to meet your weight-loss goals, you'll get a diet customized for your body.
