about the DNA test

What is nutrigenomic support?

Nutrigenomics is the science of influence of nutrients and diet on the activity of genes, potentially impacting health and disease risk. A comprehensive genetic test provides a nutrigenomic blueprint for personalised nutrition support to optimise health outcomes.   Everyone, with or without health conditions can benefit from this test.  There is no need to repeat the test, and the report may be shared with other healthcare providers for more personalised support in other health areas. 

Why nutrigenomic DNA testing for children with Autism?

Current research shows high prevalence of food selectivity and/or food allergy and gastro-intestinal symptoms among children with Autism, resulting in essential micronutrient deficits that may trigger or aggravate physical and cognitive symptoms. Nutrigenomics is an emerging discipline that focuses on genotype-micronutrient interaction, and a useful approach to tailor low risk, personalised interventions through diet and micronutrient supplementation.   

Key points:

• The test is non-invasive (saliva swab) and can be done in comfort and safety at home.
• The nutrigenomic blueprint provides a wealth of information about the genetic set-up, status and ongoing genetic drivers of 36 important metabolic pathways for health.
• The nutrigenomic blueprint as a starting point, helps to clarify if and what further testing may be required. 
• It empowers the therapist, client and care givers to optimise health with highly personalised and targeted evidence based nutritional strategies without guesswork, and minimise time and expenses on trial and error with further tests, assessments, diets and supplements.  

We partner with USA based 3×4 Genetics as they provide the most clinically relevant and scientifically supported form of testing available worldwide to our knowledge.