Testing
Epigenetic Testing - changing the future of health and medicine.
Epigenetic testing provides the most personalised information about you. It is the forefront of personal care and wellness and is supportive of longevity.
What are epigenetics?
‘Epi’ means ‘above’. Epigenetics are biological markers that sit above your DNA/genetic material in every cell in your body. They are like threads, that connect your diet and lifestyle habits with risk of disease by dictating which genes are turned on or ‘expressed’ and which ones are turned off.
Why would you want to test?
By actioning epigenetic information you can support and promote the very best outcome in your health. You can take a proactive approach in mitigating potential health risks and disease. This is a unique approach, personalised nutrition at its best, allowing you to connect more deeply with your body, promoting homeostasis and rebalance.
All test results are displayed in easy to read reports (PDF) which contain personal genetic information about you in a safe and user friendly, colour coded display. They provide information about variations in your genetics that make you unique. These variations are called single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
SNPs can have significant a impact on your health and wellbeing. They can alter the expression of genes both positively and negatively. Most chronic diseases result in the interplay between common SNPs and dietary and lifestyle factors. This is why diet and lifestyle choices should be personalised to you, helping you strive to be your personal best. This offers a pre-emptive and proactive approach.
Test is a DNA cheek swab, swabs are provided to the lab anonymously and are destroyed after three months.
Functional Lab testing - Health MOT - see details below
Allergy & Intolerance testing (P88 Dietary Antigen Test) - see details below
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Programme 1 - Nutrient Core
Nutrient Core Report - examines the key genes and variants (SNP’s) involved in 15 aspects of health including:
food response - to gluten (celiac disease), lactose in/tolerance and caffeine
microbiome diversity
vitamins - vitamin A, folate, B12, C, D and K
glutathione - our master antioxidant
metabolism - appetite, sugar & fat response, blood pressure, circadian rhythm and inflammation.
Your test includes recommendations that are actionable via dietary, lifestyle and environmental changes with specific nutrient suggestions that are easily implemented into your routine.
Example test package, includes -
A Lifecode Gx DNA Test Kit
The Nutrient Core Report
Practitioner support
Practitioner support includes an analysis of your report and 30 minutes telephone/Zoom call to further explain your results, recommend nutrition and lifestyle interventions and answer any questions you may have.
Cost for the above package - £349
(further test reports and packages are available)
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Programme 2
An example of 3 reports:
Report 1 - Nutrient Core
Report 2 - Hormone report
Report 3 - Detoxification report
Nutrient Core described in Epigenetic test x 1
Hormone report examines key genes and variants (SNPs) involved in:
Infertility, low libido and sex drive
Acne, excess facial hair in women, PCOS
Blood clots, poor memory, weight gain
Mood swings, depression, substance misuse
Hormone sensitive cancers (breast, prostate)
Detoxification report. Detoxification is the removal of toxic substances from the body. Key genes and variants (SNPs) can potentially be involved in symptoms of::
headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, allergies
skin disorders, excessive sweating
weight gain, bloating, chronic infections
acid reflux and heart burn
sub-fertility, low libido
poor mental function and low stress tolerance and more!
Example test package, includes -
Lifecode Gx DNA Test Kit (DNA cheek swab)
Three x Lifecode Gx reports
90 min consultation, following completion of a food diary and health questionnaire. 30 mins feedback on each report including nutrition and lifestyle recommendations and answer any questions you may have.
Cost for a three report package - £699
Functional laboratory testing, and allergy & intolerance testing are available.
An example:
FunctionalDX Blood Testing - Blood tells a story, from mild inflammation to chronic illnesses and serious diseases. FunctionalDX is the the most advanced blood interpretation technology providing more accurate, accessible and the single most comprehensive blood analysis on the market today.
For those who wish to have an health MOT or who wish to identify undiagnosed or underlying health issues as well as those who already have an existing diagnoses or conditions.
P88 Dietary Antigen Test - is a single blood test combining IgE, IgG, IgG4 and compliment (C3d) reactions to 88 of the most common foods found in the diet.
A highly comprehensive test of immune reactions, helping to identify and address food allergies and food sensitivities in people with chronic illness.
Overt IgE mediated food allergies can lead to hives, anaphylaxis, or digestive issues while, delayed food sensitivities are linked to sinus problems, acne, rashes/eczema, gas/bloating, diarrhoea/constipation, joint pain or inflammation, migraines/headaches, congestion/runny nose, fatigue/poor sleep, heartburn, autism, IBS, poor immune defences, the malabsorption of vitamins and minerals and even depression.
Identifying and eliminating food sensitivities can also assist in the healing of intestinal permeability.
Prices vary depending on test