What is Nutrigenomics?
Nutrigenomics is the science of how our genes interact with the food we eat. It explores the connection between nutrition and genetics, helping us understand how individual genetic variations can influence metabolism, nutrient absorption, food sensitivities, and overall health.
Unlike traditional nutrition, which offers general dietary guidelines, nutrigenomics takes a personalized approach. By analyzing genetic markers, we can identify the best foods and nutrients to support your body’s unique needs, optimize health, and reduce the risk of certain conditions.
For example, some people may have a genetic predisposition that affects how they metabolize caffeine, absorb vitamin D, or respond to saturated fats. Through nutrigenomic insights, we can tailor nutritional strategies that align with your genetic profile, leading to more effective and sustainable health outcomes.
By understanding your genetic blueprint, nutrigenomics empowers you to make informed, science-backed dietary choices—helping you feel your best and achieve long-term wellness.
In my practice, I utilize cutting-edge genetic testing from Lifecode GX, a leading laboratory specializing in nutrigenomic analysis. This partnership allows me to provide highly personalized health recommendations based on your genetic profile, helping you optimize nutrition, improve metabolism, and make informed lifestyle choices tailored to your unique genetic makeup.
Testing panels include:
Nutrient Core - This foundational test analyses how gene variants can affect food tolerance (and intolerance), appetite control and blood sugar balance, vitamin and mineral needs, detoxification ability, and susceptibility to inflammation and infection.
Hormones - Steroid hormones are a group of hormones derived from cholesterol that act as chemical messengers in the body. They are involved in the regulation of many physiological processes in both men and women, such as the development and function of the reproductive system, metabolism, inflammation and immune system.
Methylation - This report examines key genetic markers involved in methylation pathways—such as MTHFR, COMT, and B12 metabolism—to identify potential inefficiencies or imbalances. By understanding how your genes influence methylation, you can make more informed choices about diet, supplementation, and lifestyle. For example, if a person has a variation in the MTHFR gene, they may process folate less efficiently, potentially leading to low energy, mood disturbances, or cardiovascular concerns. With insights from a methylation report, tailored nutritional strategies can help support optimal methylation function.
Histamine Intolerance - Histamine has many functions: as a neurotransmitter, communicating messages to and from the brain and nervous system; triggering the release of stomach acid to help digestion; and it can also be released after stress, injury or allergic reaction as part of the body’s immune response.
Detoxification - This report report provides an analysis of genetic variations that affect the body's ability to process and eliminate toxins. Detoxification is a vital function helping to break down harmful substances from food, the environment, and metabolic processes. Understanding these genetic factors can help identify potential inefficiencies in toxin elimination and guide nutritional and lifestyle strategies to support optimal detox function.
Nervous System - This report analyzes key genetic markers related to dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and cortisol metabolism, helping to identify potential imbalances that may affect mental clarity, emotional resilience, and stress management. For example, variations in genes like COMT can impact dopamine breakdown, influencing focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.
APOE - This report analyzes genetic variations in the APOE gene, which plays a significant role in lipid metabolism, brain health, and disease risk—particularly for conditions like cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Thyroid Balance - This report examines key genetic markers related to thyroid hormone production, conversion, and receptor sensitivity, helping to identify possible inefficiencies in hormone regulation. It can offer insights into conditions such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and autoimmune thyroid disorders like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease.
Athlete Report - DNA sequencing has opened the door to personalised approaches to health and fitness, enabling a more intelligent approach to training, recovery and performance. In this report, you can find out how your unique DNA profile could affect athletic performance.
Metabolics - The Metabolics Report transforms our understanding of how genes confer metabolic individuality and underpin energy regulation, longevity and healthspan.
