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Nutritional Genetic Testing
Do not radically alter your diet or lifestyle without first consulting
a doctor or specialist.
Our Genetic Nutrition Analysis Panel examines 7 genes that play
major roles in your body's detoxification capacity, antioxidant
capacity, alcohol metabolism capacity, and tissue repair. We combine
this genetic information with information from a lifestyle questionnaire
to provide personalized dietary recommendations that help keep
your body working at an optimum level.
Why is a personalized diet important?
We all know our health is influenced by what we eat, drink and
other well-known lifestyle choices that we make. The latest scientific
research now shows that for each of us these choices can have
greatly differing effects on our health.
Small differences in your genes can influence how well your body
metabolizes foods, utilizes nutrients and excretes damaging toxins,
all of which can affect your general state of health. By finding
out if you have any of these small variations, you can modify
your diet and lifestyle choices to achieve optimum nutrition and
health.
How do we get your results?
We combine a detailed assessment of your present diet and lifestyle
with your genetic profile to generate your individual advice.
Your diet - we look at 14 important
areas of nutrition:
Red meat
Whole grains
Smoked meat & fish
Alcohol
Fruit & vegetables
Weight control
Cruciferous vegetables
Saturated fats
Allium vegetables
Sugar intake
Antioxidants
Tobacco
Folate
Physical activity
Your genes
The selected genes that make up the Genetic Nutrition Analysis
Panel were chosen because they have strong links to health and
can be influenced with lifestyle changes. We assess 7 genes that
relate to the following physical aspects within your body.
Skin and hair repair - MTHFR gene
Free radical damage - MnSOD gene
Detoxification - CYP1A1, GSTM1, GSTP1 & GSTT1 genes
Alcohol Metabolism - ALDH2
Your DNA sample is obtained in an easy and completely painless
way that can be performed in the home. Simply rub a brush swab
on the inside of your cheek, complete the lifestyle questionnaire
and return them for assessment.
What do you get?
You'll receive a personalized report describing your lifestyle
results and genetic results with nutrition advice based on a detailed
analysis of your current diet and lifestyle combined with an understanding
of your unique genetic profile. Included with the results is a
consultation with a local nutrition expert who will help you interpret
the results and modify your diet accordingly.
Now it’s up to you
As with any advice it is entirely up to you how you act on it.
Our recommendations are practical, effective and proven ways in
which to improve your short and long-term health, help prevent
illness, and above all feel better.
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