Nutrigenomics studies how your DNA is influenced by your diet and lifestyle. Lifecode Gx offers nutrigenomic DNA reports that consider various environmental factors and provide easy-to-understand visual diagrams alongside detailed written reports. The reports can help you identify effective lifestyle changes to reduce symptoms and mitigate inherited health risks. DNA collection takes 30 seconds with a cheek swab, and results are ready in about 3 weeks.
See below for the kinds of reports that are available in your consultations.
Methylation Report
Methylation is part of almost every metabolic process in the body. It occurs when methyl groups, consisting of one carbon and three hydrogen atoms, are added to other molecules. Imbalances in methylation can exacerbate chronic health conditions such as heart disease, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue, infertility, immune and autoimmune conditions.
Detoxification Report
Our body is constantly identifying and removing toxic substances, thanks to the liver, small intestines, kidneys and lungs. Poor detoxification can cause a range of chronic problems, including migraines, muscle aches, fatigue, skin disorders, excess weight, acid reflux and heartburn, chronic infections, subfertility, low libido, poor cognitive function and low stress tolerance. The Detoxification test examines genes to identify nutritional support required to optimise detoxification in the body.
Hormones Report
Steroid hormones are involved in the regulation of many physiological processes in the body, including the function of the reproductive system, metabolism, inflammation and immune system. Hormone imbalances can lead to infertility, low libido, low sperm count, acne, blood clots, mood swings, depression, and weight gain. The Hormones test shows how gene variants affect hormones imbalance and how to improve this balance.
Oestrogen Report
You may know Oestrogen as the hormone responsible for the development of the female reproductive system. It is also responsible for the growth and production of cells and is involved in maintaining bone density, and blood clotting. The Oestrogen Balance test analyses how gene variants affects production, activation and elimination of oestrogen, and is specifically targeted at oestrogen imbalances that contribute to gynaecological issues.
Thyroid Balance
Thyroid hormones, in the endocrine gland in the neck, control the metabolism of almost every cell in the body. Imbalances can result in HPT axis dysfunction, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and hypothyroidism (commonly resulting in weight gain, fatigue, low libido, cold intolerance, dry skin, constipation and depression). The Thyroid Balance report analyses the genes involved in the thyroid hormone lifecycle, as well as genes susceptible to inflammation and autoimmunity.
Nervous System
We are constantly responding to all the sensory information presented by our changing environments and out nervous system is full of neurotransmitters that carry signals between neurons and across synapses. To interact effectively, neurotransmitters must maintain a fine balance. Imbalances can result in depression, mania, attention deficit and addictive behaviours. The nervous system report analyses gene variants that impact serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline, glutamate and endo Cannabinoids.
Histamine Intolerance
Histamine Intolerance occurs when there is a build up of histamine that the body is unable to breakdown. The result is histamine toxicity may include skin irritation or breathing difficulties (mimicking an allergic reaction), digestive problems, headaches, insomnia and anxiety. The Histamine Intolerance test analyses the genes to show where disruptions occur and how to support optimal function, and also analyses the nutrients that are needed to breakdown and remove histamine.