Nutrigenomics

Nutrigenomic testing helps identify your unique genetic strengths and vulnerabilities — giving you a personal health blueprint. While we can’t change our genes, we can change how we live in response to them. We all have small variations in our genetic code, called SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), which affect how well certain body functions work. These variations don’t cause disease on their own, but they can increase your susceptibility to certain health issues when combined with environmental and lifestyle factors. With this insight, you can make informed diet and lifestyle choices that support your body’s natural tendencies and optimise your long-term health.

With high-quality testing and expert interpretation, Nutritional Therapy uses nutrigenomics to create personalised, practical health strategies — tailored to you.

Lifecode Gx

Lifecode Gx® are the leading experts in nutrigenomics testing and education, applying the latest genomics science to enable a preventative, proactive and personalised approach to health.

Each report includes:

1. A Lifecode Gx DNA test kit - £99

2. A detailed report - £150

3. A minimum of 30 minute consultation - £75

Nutrient Core Report

This 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.

Metals and Minerals Report

The Metals and Minerals Report presents elements of your DNA profile that have been shown to influence your need, status and metabolism of major and trace minerals, and heavy metals.

Metabolics Report

The Metabolics Report transforms our understanding of how genes confer metabolic individuality and underpin energy regulation, longevity and healthspan.

Hormones Report

The Hormones test analyses genes involved in the regulation, synthesis, signalling, transport and metabolism of corticosteroids and sex steroids hormones.

Methylation Report

The Methylation test examines genes involved in five sub-cycles - folate, methionine, neurotransmitter, transsulphuration and urea.

Histamine Intolerance Report

The Histamine Intolerance test analyses the genes and nutrients needed to breakdown and remove histamine, showing where disruptions occur and how to support optimal function.

Detoxification Report

The Detoxification test examines genes which impact Phase I reactions in the liver, Phase II conjugation and the Phase III antiporter gene ABCB1, which affects the transport of medicines and other substances into and out of cells.

Nervous System Report

It analyses gene variants that impact serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline, glutamate, GABA, and endoCannabinoids which regulate other neurotransmitters.

APOE Report

In addition to APOE, this test examines genes involved in methylation, inflammation, toxicity and neuroprotection, to enable individuals to take preventative action to optimise their future, long term health.

Thyroid Balance Report

The Thyroid Balance report analyses the genes involved in the thyroid hormone lifecycle: synthesis, transport and metabolism, processing of cofactors and inhibitors. It also examines genes that confer susceptibility to inflammation and autoimmunity.

Athlete Report

In this report, we present elements of your unique DNA profile that have been shown to affect athletic performance. The personalised genetic results are grouped into three topic areas: train, recover and performance.