How Nutrition Affects Our Genes
Epigenetics is the science that studies changes in gene expression caused by environmental influences. These changes arise from epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and the action of non-coding RNAs. Nutrition is one of the primary factors that can influence these epigenetic modifications, thereby affecting our health and well-being.
Since epigenetic modifications are influenced by diet, understanding this interaction can lead to personalised nutritional recommendations that optimise health. Nutrigenetics and epigenetics provide the tools to create personalised nutritional programs that take into account the unique genetic and epigenetic needs of each individual.
Epigenetic Test Procedure
The process is straightforward and requires a hair follicle sample. The hair follicle constitutes an indestructible biomarker where the epigenetic state of the cell is imprinted.
What information do we get from the nutrigenetics test?
Through epigenetic testing, we can conclude the functioning of the body’s systems, gaining an overall picture of the state of health at the moment the test is performed.
Specifically, the epigenetics test shows us:
Vitamin Markers
Mineral Markers
Antioxidant Markers
Fatty Acid Indices
Amino acids
Body systems that need strengthening
Environmental and Stress Factors
Resistance Indicators
*This test is for advisory purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis/treatment.
