Your Genetic Blueprint
Nutrigenomics looks at the interaction between genes and nutrients.
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Genes can affect all aspects of nutrition and health.
They affect how well we absorb, activate and retain nutrients.
They affect how well we methylate, detoxify and eliminate.
They affect how well we synthesise enzymes, nutrients and antioxidants.
They affect appetite, insulin production and whether we are more likely
to burn or store calories.
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Poor nutrition can increase expression of unhelpful genes.
Good nutrition can increase expression of helpful genes.
Lifecode Gx is a reputable company that tests DNA to find which gene SNPs (variations) a person has.
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They offer genetic reports for APOE (Alzheimer's), athletic performance, detoxification, histamine, hormones, metabolism, metals and minerals, methylation, nervous system, nutrient core and thyroid.
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Having completed their practitioner course, I am able to analyse these reports and offer tailor-made advice based on your genes. All the gene SNPs that are analysed can be supported with nutrients or supplements or by avoiding unhelpful compounds.
I myself have had these reports done and I have learned many things, such as:
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I have an average risk for Alzheimer's.
I make slow-twitch, rather than fast-twitch, muscle fibres which are good for endurance.
My final stage of detoxification is likely to be less efficient.
My ability to breakdown histamine may be downregulated.
My synthesis of cortisol is likely to be upregulated.
My appetite may be upregulated, but I should produce insulin efficiently.
I should process magnesium well, but may have a tendency to low zinc levels.
My absorption and activation of B12 are likely to be inefficient.
My response to adrenaline is upregulated and I am slow to break it down.
My vitamin D receptor is good, but vitamins A and K may be an issue for me.
I should create T4 (thyroxine) well, but may not convert it to active T3 efficiently.
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I am now able to adapt my diet and supplements to support or inhibit my gene variants in order to optimise my health.