Predictive Genomic
Testingcan predict an individual's predisposition
to diseases of the cardiovascular system, immune system, hepatic
system, and osteoporosis. For example, patients with the dysfunctional
form of the APO E4 gene and elevated cholesterol exhibited a 75%
prevalence of coronary artery disease, compared to 32% in patients
with the normal gene.
How does this relate to
me?
Through use of diet, nutrition, lifestyle changes and / or pharmacological
therapies, it is possible to modify the expression of harmful
genes.
Predictive Genomic Testing provides an individualized approach
to medical assessment and treatment.
Who benefits from predictive
genomic testing?
Proactive Individuals who want to minimize their risk of disease
and maximize their health.
People with family history of specific disease such as cancer,
heart disease, osteoporosis, or autoimmune disease such as Lupus
or Rheumatoid Arthritis.
How do I take the tests?
Test kits and instructions arrive in the mail.
Samples are taken from saliva or blood depending on the type
of test.
Samples are sent to a licensed lab via Federal Express or Airborne
Express.
Results are e-mailed within 10-14 days.
Wellness and treatment plans are recommended.
Consider this:
It's difficult to win at poker if you don't know which cards you
have been dealt. You don't know which cards to keep, which to discard,
how much to bet, or if you should fold and wait for the next hand.
By analogy, without some understanding of your genetic strengths
and weaknesses, you don't know how to play the genetic hand life
has dealt you.
Measures genetic predisposition to cardiovascular problems, including
cholesterol & fat defects, hypertension, atherosclerosis, coagulation
defects and methylation problems.
Osteo Genomic Profile
Examines genetic predisposition to osteoporosis.
Immuno Genomic Profile
Measures a variety of cytokines or chemicals related to
optimal functioning of the immune system in prevention of cancer, cardiovascular
disease, and osteoporosis.
Hepatic Genomic Profile
Examines the ability of the liver to detoxify environment carcinogens
and western pharmaceutical drugs.