DNA Nutrition Test

Nutritional deficiencies can cause a number of health issues, including:

• Weight gain
• Vision problems
• Fatigue
• Cardiovascular problems
• Depression & mood swings
• Skin problems
• Digestive problems
• Diminished immunity
• Osteoporosis & osteoarthritis

One diet plan does not fit all

Everyone has a unique genetic profile and we all require a slightly different diet to obtain enough energy, maintain a healthy body weight and reduce our risk of disease. Common problems associated with a “one size fits all” approach to nutritional planning:

• Unaware of which vitamins and minerals are deficient
• Not knowing why certain vitamins and supplements have no effect
• Taking the wrong vitamins or overdosing on vitamins that you are unable to process properly

Genetic variants identified in this test

An understanding of your genetic variation allows you to customize your diet and nutritional planning. This test identifies variants that affect these vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin A is important for vision, immune function, skin health, bone growth and reproduction.

• BCO1 – affects activation of vitamin A

Vitamin B6 is needed for carbohydrate metabolism, cognitive development, immune function, skin health and hemoglobin formation.

• NBPF3 – increases clearance of vitamin B6 from the body

Vitamin B12 is necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and is required for DNA synthesis and the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids.

• FUT2 – reduces absorption of vitamin B12 in the gut

Vitamin C is involved in the production of several critical biological molecules (e.g. collagen and neurotransmitters), immune response, wound healing, absorption of non-heme iron, and as an antioxidant to remove toxic byproducts.

• SLC23A1 – decreases vitamin C absorption and distribution

Vitamin D is required to modulate cell growth, aid in immune functions, decrease inflammation and maintain normal bone growth and remodelling.

• CYP2R1 – reduces activation of vitamin D
• GC – reduces efficiency of vitamin D transport and uptake

Vitamin E promotes the immune system, healthy eyes and skin, as well as a number of other metabolic processes.

• APOA5 – influences vitamin E levels

Folate is essential for proper growth and development, and is important for the conversion of the toxic homocysteine amino acid to methionine.

• MTHFD1 – linked to folate-related disorders
• MTHFR – affects activation of folate

Iron is required to make hemoglobin – an essential protein that transports oxygen around the body.

• TMPRSS6 – influences iron absorption from the diet
• TF – influences iron transport

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for normal, healthy metabolism.

• NOS3 – influences triglyceride levels when omega-3 is low

Three Easy Steps

Step 1: Order test kit online

Step 2: Collect DNA sample using a painless mouth swab, and mail to the lab in the provided return envelope

Step 3: Receive your results online

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