India, Sept. 14 -- Genomic testing for nutrition offers personalised dietary insights by analysing genetic variants that influence metabolism, nutrient requirements and disease predispositions. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Jaydeep Palep, senior consultant, gastro-intestinal and bariatric surgeon, (robotic and laparoscopic) at PD Hinduja Hospital and MRC, Khar shared his take on genomic testing for diet planning. Also read | Is the best diet written in your genes?

He said, "Certain gene variants influence how your body metabolises fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. For example, someone may have a gene variant that causes poor carb processing."

Dr Sandip Shah, joint managing director, Neuberg Diagnostic, explained, "We keep heari...