Nutrigenomics, or sometimes called nutrigenetics is analysis of your DNA along various functional pathways within the body. To make it easier to understand we can think of our DNA like a long sentence, within various parts of these sentences/DNA strands we have a spelling mistake called a SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism). We all have SNPs which we have inherited, but they are all in different places and influence our risk factors for certain diseases or dysfunction. Examples of this are: being a slow or fast metaboliser of caffeine which some people find makes them jittery and affects their sleep, some people tend to gain weight easily, more prone to anxiety, depression, diabetes, autoimmunity, inflammatory conditions, histamine intolerance, nutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalances.
Nutrigenomics is based on the science of our genes and their interaction between nutrition and lifestyle, this means that there are things we can do to change our genomic expression, our genes are not our destiny – genetics load the gun by it’s our diet and lifestyle that pulls the trigger! Where SNPs are overactive, we can reduce their activity and where they are underactive, we can stimulate their activity using nutrients and herbs that have been found in the research to have these effects. Knowing your unique genetic profile enables a nutrition and lifestyle protocol that’s personal to your needs.
There are 11 reports available:
- Food response - coeliac disease (gluten) and lactose intolerance
- Caffeine - sensitivity and metabolism
- Microbiome - diversity
- Vitamin needs - vitamins A, B9 (folate), B12 (cobalamin), C, D and K
- Blood pressure - sodium-potassium balance & salt sensitive hypertension
- Detoxification - glutathione
- Metabolism - blood sugar control (insulin), appetite (leptin)
- Inflammation - specific (infection response) and systemic
- Circadian rhythm - early bird or night owl predisposition
- Appetite Regulation
- Nutrient Sensing
- Sugar Metabolism
- Fat Metabolism
- Cholesterol and Bile
- Mitochondria and Inflammation
- Steroid Hormones
- Oestrogen
- Detoxification
- HPA Axis
- HPG Axis
- Folate cycle
- Methionine cycle
- Neurotransmitter cycle
- Transsulphuration cycle
- Urea cycle
- Lipid Metabolism
- Methylation
- Inflammation
- Detoxification
- Neuroprotection
Unlike other functional tests, your results will never change because your genetics is fixed. You can change the expression of your genes with diet and lifestyle but there is no need to do the tests more than once because your results will be the same.
These tests are available to anyone and include a consultation to discuss your results.
Cost = £350
- DNA test kit.
- 1 Report (Nutrient Core is recommended).
- Analysis and interpretation.
- 30-minute consultation (by phone or zoom) to discuss your results.
- Diet and lifestyle recommendations.
- Reports and recommendations sent by email.
Each additional report is + £150 and includes an extended consultation. Lifecode GX will keep your DNA for up to 3 months, any reports ordered after this time will need to include the purchase of a DNA test kit again where you will need to complete another cheek swab.
- Fill in the contact form below.
- Test kit will be sent to your home.
- The test is a non-invasive oral cheek swab which you send back to Lifecode GX in the prepaid envelope.
- 2-3 weeks later when your results are in, I will be in touch to arrange your support call and your DNA report will be emailed to you.
DNA test kit request form
