Genetic testing for your health . . . what is this all about?


​The immense body of research being conducted in the science of genetics has revealed that you can, in fact, influence and alter the expression of many of your genes in very profound ways.  Your health and well-being is not at the mercy of your genetic makeup and you definitely have the power to alter your genetic destiny.
 
This new science is called Epigenetics which has proven that genes and DNA are not an absolute in determining our health.  The big message of epigenetics is that our DNA is actually controlled by signals from outside the cell.  Quite simply - we can profoundly alter our physical health because we can control the expression of our genes through the lifestyle and dietary choices that we make each day.
If we know our bodies unique genetic profile, we understand the pathways that are vulnerable and can implement changes to maintain health.   Without this vital information, dietary guidance is based on general principles and will not serve your optimal health.

Nutrigenomics

Nutrigenomics is the study of how diet interacts with your genes.  Individual genetic differences can affect your requirements of, and how you respond to, vitamins, minerals, and compounds in the foods we eat.

​Everyone absorbs, metabolizes, and transports chemicals differently based on their genetic makeup; nutrigenomics unlocks this personal blueprint. ​
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Epigenetics

​Epigenetics refers to chemical tags that attach to the exterior of the genome, changing the way that your cells read and express your genetic material.  Your genetic results are determined at birth, and these results do not change throughout your lifetime. 

However, epigenetic influences, including your diet, stress levels, relationships, sleep patterns, environment, and exercise, change your genes’ expression. “Good” or “bad” genes are  expressed as a result of your epigenetic choices in life.