BOSTON -- Many dieters said they've tried everything and just can't find a diet that works. Now, a Boston-area company may be able to help.
They've come up with a DNA test to help you figure out which diet will work for your body.
"I've always been on diets my whole life," said dieter Amy Katsis.
Katsis said she's finally figured out how to lose the weight and keep it off.
"My goal weight was around 150, and I ended up at 138," she said.
She first took a new genetic test developed by Interleukin Genetics of Waltham, Mass. She sent in a swab of her cheek and received a diet and exercise advice based on her own DNA.
"I know that I need to be on the reduced carb diet, and I know that I need to work out, as well," Katsis said.
She admittedly doesn't understand the science behind the test, but Ken Kornman does. He's the president of the company behind the test.
"This is well-documented genetic information that says individuals absorb more fat because of their genes, burn carbohydrates differently and respond to exercise different," he said.
The test pulls out which version of DNA you have, and a diet and exercise plan is designed to fit your genetic makeup.
Katsis said knowing that she need to stay away from carbs and do more exercise helped her stay on track and keep the weight off for more than one year.
"This is what works for me," she said.
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