Using genetic testing to develop a personalized nutrition program

At the Biamonte Center we develop personalized nutritional diet and supplementation programs to meet the needs of people. The data we rely on to determine what is needed for the individual is based on a simple concept. “What does the body tell us it wants now and what the body may need in the future based on its genetics.”

HOW DO WE DETERMINE WHAT NUTRIENTS YOUR BODY NEEDS?

To determine what the body wants, we rely on blood tests, tissue mineral tests that determine the levels of potential toxic metals such as lead, mercury, etc. and healthy minerals like iron, zinc, calcium, etc. and a test called “Organic Acid Profile”. Organic acids are waste products that are the result of normal chemical processes in the body. The Organix Profile provides insight into the body’s cellular metabolic processes and the efficiency of metabolic function. Identification of metabolic blocks that can be treated nutritionally allows for individual tailoring of interventions that maximize patient responses and lead to better patient outcomes.

Organic acids are metabolic intermediates produced in pathways of central energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter breakdown, or gut microbial activity. Accumulation of specific organic acids in the urine often indicates metabolic blockage or inhibition. This may be due to a nutrient deficiency, an inherited enzyme deficiency, toxic buildup, or the effect of a drug. This Organix test gives us a greater understanding of what the blood work and tissue mineral test can mean.

Basically, these 3 tests tell us what the body’s current nutritional requirements are based on current diet, lifestyle, stress, medical conditions, exercise, and exposure to toxins from the current environment.

WHAT DOES GENETICS REALLY MEAN?

A patient’s genetics is the second area that must be explored to fully understand their body’s needs. The genetic material of all living beings is made up of the molecule

Deoxyribonucleic acid, more commonly known as DNA. Amazingly, the DNA of any two individuals is 99.9% identical. So what makes us different from each other? The crucial one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) difference between one person’s DNA and another’s lies in the small but unique variations called “single nucleotide polymorphisms” or “SNPs” for short. A small variation in SNPs can help identify genetic predispositions; a person can use this information to maintain heart health and bone strength, for example.

A genome is the sum total of an organism’s DNA, genes, and chromosomes. Genomics is the systematic and simultaneous study of multigene systems, such as those found in humans. The genetic tests we use are a practical application of this understanding of genetics designed to identify areas of the human genome that may not be working efficiently. Assessment and analysis give us a better understanding of the specific processes and pathways in your body that may not be working at their best.

Our laboratory provides a scientifically well established method to understand its unique physiological composition. Virtually 100% of health conditions are affected by genetic makeup. This allows us to focus specifically on the areas that need attention to achieve maximum health and longevity.

To determine what the body may want based on your genetics, we use Integrative Genomics(TM) DNA analysis. The Integrative Genomics(TM) DNA test begins with a comfortable and easy-to-make buccal swab to collect a DNA sample. You or your healthcare professional gently rub the inside of your cheek, then allow the swab to dry on the drying rack included with the collection kit. The dried swab is then placed in a special envelope and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Laboratory analysis focuses on the occurrence of relevant SNPs. Pronounced “snips,” SNPs are small but common natural variations in human DNA. Each person has several million SNPs that account for the wide variations observed across the spectrum of human appearance and physiology. Our screening tests for those functional SNPs that serve as predictable markers for the assessment of gene function. By determining their unique SNPs, people can make precise decisions about their diet and lifestyle, and ultimately improve their overall health.

Integrative Genomics’ selection process respects the privacy of each individual and has taken many precautions to create a process that allows individuals to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. All information provided by the test taker is stored on a secure server and all samples are uniquely identified by barcode. This information is never shared with a third party. Once the evaluation is complete and validated, all DNA sample material is destroyed. The end result of the analysis is a breakdown of the genetic “mistakes” you have inherited from your mother and father. Research into “mistakes” has determined which diseases and vitamin and nutrient deficiencies arise from each individual genetic “mistake.”

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER!

My job as a doctor becomes to study the results of the blood tests, the tissue mineral test and the organix test, those are the tests that tell me what the bodies want or need now, ‘in the present tense’, to what the genetic test says my body requires based on its genetic needs. I like comparisons. For example, if genetic testing tells me that the person may be prone to Candida overgrowth, we will look for nutrient deficiencies such as selenium, molybdenum, iron, copper, or whatever nutrient is deficient that may predispose to Candida.

If the genetic test tells us that the person is predisposed to heart disease due to Co-Q10 deficiency, I will examine the blood test, tissue minerals, and organix for signs of Co-Q10 deficiency. Any disease, illness or deficiency that the genetic test says is possible will be looked for in the tests that tell us what the body wants or is doing now. Any type of test that tells us what the body wants or is doing now can be compared to genetic testing to see if it is occurring. The ones I mention in this article are my preference.

The end result of this process would be to correct the imbalances that are manifesting in the present, particularly those that may also have a genetic link. Thereafter, a maintenance schedule can be compiled of the nutrients that are needed to support the genetic weakness found. Having a genetic weakness is not necessarily a death sentence. The old saying “to be forewarned is to be forewarned” has never been truer. If you know what your genetic weakness is, you can do something to compensate for it. Since disease can occur due to a lack of vital nutrients, and since genetic testing tells us which nutrients your body needs the most, providing those nutrients as supplements can help offset the disease you are genetically affected by. predisposed. Since at this time in the technology of our planets there is no way to easily change genetics, in the future it will be found that supporting your genetic weakness will play a vital role in health care.

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