Methylation Genetic Testing NZ Wide

myDNA
​Comprehensive Health Report

92 Genes Tested
113 SNP's Reported

499.00 NZD
Including a full Methylation Profile
  • MTHFR 677
  • MTHFR 1298
  • MTHFD1
  • MTR
  • MTRR
  • FUT2
  • TCN2
  • CBS
  • COMT
  • SLC19A1
  • PEMT

Methylation SNP's


​Methylation is a biochemical pathway that largely relies on folate and the B Vitamins.  ​Methylation can be divided into two vital processes.
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The first is the transfer of methyl groups (CH3) onto our DNA.
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​The second is biochemical methylation that affects all of our functioning (think hormones, neurotransmitters and detoxification).

Balanced methylation is essential for optimal heath and is influenced by nutrient intake and inherited genetic variations (SNP's).

While our genetics cannot be changed, how they are expressed can be altered.  This is the point of genetic testing.  To know our weaknesses and be able to modify them with diet, lifestyle and the appropriate supplementation if necessary.

​Sample collection is easy

​Unique cheek swabs which are perfect for toddlers through to seniors.  

P​atented collection vials are stable and protect against extreme temperatures in transit. ​

myDNA Comprehensive Health Report

As important as Methylation is, there are other factors to take into consideration also. 
​That is the beauty of this report, that it covers all the SNP's that are research backed by rigorous peer reviewed research.​​​​
92 clinically relevant genes
​113 SNPs reported​
​For a whole body approach to wellness
  • ​Personalized grocery list
  • ​Recommended blood work
  • ​​Toxins / foods to avoid
  • 140 health reports grouped into 8 targeted profiles:  Digestion, Methylation, Hormones, Mental Health & Cognitive Performance, Inflammation & Longevity, DNA Repair, Detoxification, and Cardiovascular Health & Exercise ​​

DNA Methylation

​​The methyl groups that are transferred to our DNA protect our DNA integrity and ensure healthy cell function and replication.  It does this because the methyl groups are used to tightly pack away our DNA that is not required for that particular cell.  As an example, a skin cell does not need to be able to access our entire DNA.  It only needs the coding that is relevant for a skin cell.  Just as a nerve cell only needs the information relevant to a nerve cell.  Without adequate methyl groups to pack away our DNA we start to run into major issues relating to gene expression, cell function, cell replication and DNA damage.  This is huge and largely going on unnoticed.

The important message in this is that if we know we have issues in this pathway, we can do something about it.  The right diet, supplements and lifestyle all have a major impact on methylation.  So once we know exactly where the problems are within the methylation cycle, we can specifically intervene to ensure healthy methylation.  More good news is that this is a dynamic process and it appears we can make rapid changes fairly quickly.

Biochemical Methylation

Robust methylation is needed for:
  • Healthy oestrogen metabolism
  • Oestrogen detoxification
  • Detoxification of heavy metals, environment pollutants, drugs and medications
  • Removal of endogenous compounds for homeostasis (ie; adrenaline & histamine)
  • Healthy aging
Factors that increase the need for methyl groups:
  • plastics in the food chain (esp. BPA)
  • high stress
  • high detoxification requirements
  • low dietary intake of methyl donors
  • some medical conditions such as thyroid disease