MyBody-X angle on FTO Senioren

MyBody-X can test the FTO gene (e.g., rs9939609), which is linked to higher BMI risk. However, the effect of FTO on body weight diminishes with age – in people over 70, the association is often weak. Genetic predisposition is not destiny; diet, exercise, and muscle maintenance have a much stronger impact. MyBody-X provides lifestyle hints, not medical diagnoses. Evidence: human-strong for BMI in general, but attenuated in seniors. Caveat: no direct senior-specific studies in context; lifestyle factors dominate.