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Nutrigenomics refers to how our genes impact our need for nutrients and how our food interacts with our health. It’s a big word but ultimately it just translates to a personalised approach to nutrition.
This package is designed to look at a few specific genes that may change our nutrient requirements.
It combines DNA testing with a nutrition consultation to help you optimise your wellbeing.
The package includes:
1x Nutrigenomic DNA test
1× 60-minute video consultation with clinical nutritionist Eva Humphries to discuss and intelligently action the results
What’s the big deal about nutrigenomics?
Our genes are just recipes for how our bodies are made.
Genes will code for nuances like eye colour, height, how quickly you get drunk from alcohol and much more.
In the same way, our genes also determine our requirement for nutrients and how we handle toxins. This can vary considerably from person to person.
Depending on which version of a gene we have, we may have an increased need for certain nutrients.
Here are a few examples:
MTHFR - this gene can mean we need more folate or do badly with folic acid supplements
VDR - this gene may mean we cannot absorb Vitamin D from the sun or have a hard time deriving calcium from food
COMT - this gene can drive irritability, anxiety and poor stress response to seemingly healthy foods and/or supplements. Individuals with a specific variety of COMT may also struggle to detoxify parabens found in everyday products such as moisturisers.
BCMO1 - may increase Vitamin A need
Knowing this information is a very useful (and extremely nerdy) tool that may help us optimise our wellbeing.
Here is a bit more information:
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1. Purchase a package.
2. Your DNA test will be shipped to you within 3-5 days.
3. Follow the instructions in the box and post your sample back.
4. Your test results will be sent to Eva once they have been analysed. Typically this takes 30 days. It’s a slightly long wait but worth your while.
5. Once your results are available, Eva will contact you to arrange your 60-minute consultation at a time to suit you. This will be via a video call such as Google Meet or Zoom and is designed to walk you through the results.
Reports like your DNA profile can be hugely confusing so the aim of the consultation is to provide useable, personalised advice. Think targeted action points to focus on, foods to eat more of, what to reduce and some assistance with supplements (if needed/ if applicable).
6. The DNA report and action points are sent to you as a pdf. -
DNA testing is done via a cheek swab. You simply rub a cotton swab around the inside of your mouth.
It’s pretty straight forward and non-invasive. -
Nutrigenomics doesn’t intend to test your disease risk.
Instead, it looks at your need for nutrients, detoxification and parameters such as susceptibility for stress, anxiety and recovery.
Genetic vulnerability for certain disease such as cancer or dementia are obtainable pieces of information but that’s beyond the remit of this test. -
Your order is non-refundable once it is placed.
This product contains two service items which are not returnable or cancellable and cannot be refunded.
Please bear this in mind before ordering. -
Please email eva@wholefoodwarrior.co.uk if you need more information.