Nutrigenomic Testing
Your genes don’t determine your future - but they can help personalise your nutrition.
Nutrigenomic (DNA) testing provides information about genetic variations that may influence how your body responds to certain nutrients, foods and lifestyle factors. When considered alongside your symptoms, health history and lifestyle, it can help personalise your nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.
What is Nutrigenomic Testing?
Nutrigenomics is the study of how genetic variations may influence nutritional requirements and the way individuals respond to food, nutrients and certain lifestyle factors.
Unlike blood tests or Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, your DNA doesn't change throughout your life. It provides information about your genetic blueprint rather than your current state of health.
While your genes may influence certain nutritional needs or predispositions, they do not determine your health outcomes. Lifestyle, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress and other environmental factors all play an important role in how those genes are expressed.
How Does Nutrigenomic’s Work?
Testing is completed using a simple cheek (buccal) swab that is sent to a specialised laboratory for analysis.
Once your results are available, I interpret them alongside your health history, symptoms, lifestyle and, where appropriate, pathology and other clinical information.
The goal isn't to focus on individual genetic variants. Instead, it's to identify patterns that may help personalise your nutrition, lifestyle and supplement recommendations based on your unique genetic profile.
Not everyone requires nutrigenomic testing. Whether it is recommended depends on your health concerns, goals and individual circumstances.
Lauren’s Perspective
"I don't use genetics to predict your future. I use them to better understand how your body may respond to nutrition and lifestyle choices. Your genes are only one part of your health story, but they can provide valuable insights when considered alongside the bigger picture."
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Curious About Nutrigenomic Testing?
Every person's genetic blueprint is unique. If you'd like to learn whether nutrigenomic testing may provide valuable insights into your nutritional health, I'd be happy to discuss whether it's appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can nutrigenomics testing tell me?
Nutrigenomic testing may provide insights into genetic variations that influence how your body responds to certain nutrients, foods and lifestyle factors. These insights can help personalise nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, but they are always interpreted alongside your health history, symptoms and other clinical information.
Does having a genetic variation mean I will develop a health condition?
No. Many genetic variations are common and simply indicate that your body may process certain nutrients or respond to particular lifestyle factors differently. Having a genetic variation does not mean you will develop a particular health condition. However, understanding your genetic profile can help personalise your nutrition, lifestyle and supplement recommendations.
Will everyone benefit from nutrigenomics testing?
Many genetic variations are common and simply indicate that your body may process certain nutrients or respond to particular lifestyle factors differently. Having a genetic variation does not mean you will develop a particular health condition. Your lifestyle, nutrition, environment and other factors all play an important role in your overall health.
Knowing your genetic profile isn't about predicting your future - it's about making more informed decisions about how best to support your health. When interpreted alongside your symptoms, health history and other clinical information, it can help personalise your nutrition, lifestyle and supplement recommendations.
Still have questions? If you are unsure whether nutritional support is right for you or would like to learn more about how I work, I’d love to chat.