Gene Research and Nutrition
By Eric Talmant for CriticalBench.com

This past week, I was talking with my massage therapist Liz and we were discussing gene research and gene expression; and how they relate to one�s overall outlook on health. I imagine this is a topic that we will begin to hear more and more about in the future. I would like to go on the record and say that the scientific research in this field will not disprove but rather will validate the principles of Metabolic Typing� that Bill Wolcott and HealthExcel have been touting for the last 30 years. From a reactive standpoint, gene research will probably be able to (it better!) identify what foods are adverse for one�s metabolism and which ones are okay. However, there are many things that we Metabolic Typing� advisors believe genetic research won�t be able to do that Metabolic Typing� can:

• ID the Dominant energy-producing system (Dominance Factor) in one�s metabolism relative to effects of foods and nutrients (Autonomic or Oxidative)



• Determine � and explain -- how foods and nutrients will behave in the body � stimulating or inhibiting



• Determine � and explain -- how foods and nutrients will behave in the body � acidifying or alkalizing



• Indicate the proper kinds of proteins for the MT



• Indicate the proper kinds of fats for the MT



• Indicate the proper kinds of carbohydrates for the MT



• Indicate the proper macro nutrient ratios for each meal and snack (based upon MT, extent of MT imbalance, and circadian rhythm requirements)



• Distinguish between Genetic Type vs. Functional Type requirements for foods



• Distinguish between Genetic Type vs. Functional Type requirements for nutrients



• Recommend which nutrients are needed to address Fundamental Homeostatic Control (FHC) Functional Type Imbalances



• Recommend which forms (acid vs. alkaline) of nutrients are needed to address FHC Functional Type Imbalances



• Recognize, evaluate and (successfully) address the FHC Imbalances in each individual:

- Autonomic
- Oxidative
- Prostaglandin Balance
- Constitutional Type
- Catabolic(Aerobic)/Anabolic(Anaerobic) Balance
- Endocrine Type
- Electrolyte Stress/Insufficiency
- 6 Acid/Alkaline Imbalances
- Blood Type
- Steroidal Hormone Balance
- Neurotransmitter Balance

• Recognize, evaluate and (successfully) address the Blocking Factors/Stressors



• Recognize, evaluate and (successfully) address the significance of Heavy Metals in metabolism



• Recognize, evaluate and (successfully) address the need for optimal Digestion, Hydration, Elimination and Detoxification



• Recognize, evaluate and (successfully) address the fact that the body is structured via a hierarchical organization where:

- Nutrients behave differently on different levels
- Any nutrient can have opposite effects (in different Metabolic Types)
- Any disease can arise from opposite biochemical imbalances (in different Metabolic Types)
- Nutrient levels necessarily need to be understood in terms of being a:

1. Quantitative Excess


2. Qualitative Insufficiency


3. Qualitative Excessive Utilization


4. Quantitative Deficiency


5. Problem vs. Defense (against a problem)

We in the Metabolic Typing� community believe that Metabolic Typing� will always be able to take anyone from wherever they are on the disease-health spectrum and systematically and certifiably optimize genetic potential and develop vibrant health. Gene research may be able to play a supporting role in developing vibrant health, but I will go on record and say that alone it will not be able to do what Metabolic Typing� can do. ;) Let�s see if this proves to be true�

About Eric Talmant

Eric Talmant is a top lightweight powerlifter and has a "passion for all things nutrition." A 1996 graduate of the University of Evansville, Eric is a certified Metabolic Typing� advisor and Functional Diagnostic nutritionist.

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