Unique urine ‘fingerprint’ reveals quality of your diet, whether it’s the best fit for your bodymore-lifestyleUpdated: Jun 23, 2020 18:39 ISTIn a recent study, scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s diet, and produces an individual’s unique urine ‘fingerprint’. This is known as “precision nutrition”, and could provide health professionals with more specific information on the quality of a person’s diet. The team’s work also revealed that the higher a person’s DMS score, the healthier their diet. high DMS score) and low energy urine (low DMS score) was equivalent to someone with a high DMS score losing an extra 4 calories a day, or 1,500 calories a year. The next step is to investigate how a person’s urine metabolite fingerprint may link to a person’s risk of conditions such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Source: Hindustan Times June 23, 2020 13:10 UTC