DNA Testing
DNA testing is personalised medicine at its best. Enabling you to be proactive with your health.
As a certified and fully qualified Lifecode Gx® practitioner, I offer a range of specialist nutrigenomics DNA test panels that inform you about how inherited health risks can be mitigated through personalised nutrition and lifestyle change.
Available testing options include:
Individual reports - see below for each of the reports I offer. The cost of ordering 1 report including a 1 hour results consultation with me to go though your report and provide my recommendations is £499. Any additional report added is £150.
Packages to support specific goals - I offer a number of specific packages, these can be found at the bottom fo the page.
For bespoke packages please email me here.
Nutrigenomics is all about how your diet can change how your genes are expressed, which can have a big impact on health, weight, and fitness.
What you eat won't change the sequence of your DNA, but your diet and lifestyle can turn on or off certain genes or change the way they are expressed, which plays a major role in your personal health outcomes.
Nutrigenomics provides clarity on how you can better support your genes through nutrition, specific supplements (evidence based to YOU) and also lifestyle measures that support YOUR genes including type of exercise, sleep hygeine strategies, stress reduction activities and even if your genes would specifically benefit from Ice baths!
When you understand how your personal genetics can be supported best it allows you to take a more tailored and effective long term approach to your health.
I am covered by a number of private health insurers who cover Nutrigenomics testing. If you have a private health insurance policy it is worth checking to see if you may be covered.
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NUTRIENT CORE REPORT
Discover how your DNA profile influences your food response, microbiome diversity, vitamin requirements (A, B9, B12, C, D, K), and metabolism (sugar and fat appetite, inflammation). Uncover personalized insights to optimize your health and well-being through DNA testing.
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METABOLICS REPORT
The Metabolics Report transforms our understanding of how genes confer metabolic individuality and underpin energy regulation, longevity and healthspan. This report incorporates 40 genes across pathways including, apetite regulation, sugar and fat metabolism, cholesterol and bile and energy and inflammation.
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HORMONES REPORT
Genotype analysis, focusing on steroid hormone, estrogen lifecycle, and pathways associated with the HPA and HPG axis. Gain personalised insights into these key areas which may produce symptoms including infertility, low libido, low sperm count, acne, excess facial hair in women, PCOS, mood swings, depression, poor memory and hormone sensitive cancers such as breast or prostate cancer. Enhance your understanding of hormonal balance and optimize your overall health with this genotype analysis.
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METHYLATION REPORT
Experience a comprehensive methylation analysis, evaluating the chemical reactions that impact crucial functions such as detoxification, energy production, neurotransmitter balance, inflammation control, and immune function. Imbalances in methylation can increase susceptibility to chronic health conditions such as heart disease, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue, infertility, immune and autoimmune conditions, food and chemical sensitivities, and mood and psychiatric disorders, as well as cancer and premature ageing. Unlock vital insights into your body's methylation processes for optimized well-being.
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HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE REPORT
Evaluates genes, nutrients, & lifestyle and environmental factors impacting histamine degradation. Histamine has many functions: as a neurotransmitter, communicating messages to and from the brain and nervous system; triggering the release of stomach acid to help digestion; and it can also be released after stress, injury or allergic reaction as part of the body’s immune response.
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DETOXIFICATION REPORT
Detailed report including genes associated in Phase I, II and II of detoxification. Poor detoxification can cause symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, allergies, skin disorders, weight gain, bloating, acid reflux and heartburn, excessive sweating, chronic infections, subfertility, low libido, poor mental function and low stress tolerance.
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NERVOUS SYSTEM REPORT
Genes, nutrients and lifestyle factors impacting the nervous system. Symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance can include: mood imbalances, depression, mania, attention deficit and obsessive compulsive disorders, addictive behaviours, motor control disruption, anger, aggression and restlessness. This report provides detailed recommendations for nutritional support to alleviate symptoms and to optimise mental health.
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THYROID BALANCE REPORT
The thyroid is an endocrine gland in the neck that produces two thyroid hormones - triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin. Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of almost every cell in the body, with wide-ranging metabolic, developmental and cardiovascular effects. assesses genes involved with the thyroid hormone lifecycles.
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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 - tailor a programme that will be most effective for you to support cardio-vascular adaption, strategic fuelling and structural strength. Recover - build resilience and reduce your risk of injury and illness by controlling inflammation, reducing oxidative stress and optimising sleep. Perform - balance stress and stimulation when it matters most - to achieve your personal best.
How accurate are the DNA tests?
The genotyping data from Lifecode Gx is more than 99.9% accurate. However, how the results are interpreted can vary. As a Lifecode Gx Nutrigenomics Practitioner, you can be assured that the interpretation of your results is evidence-based, accurate and accompanied by relevant and practical recommendations.
It's worth noting that your DNA is constant throughout your life, which means that you'll only need to take one test to gain a lifetime of insights. By choosing to incorporate DNA testing into your health and wellbeing approach you will gain the tools and infomation to optimise your health and well-being for years to come.
How do I do a DNA test?
A DNA test is quick and painless - all you need to do is a cheek swab. Once you placed your order a kit will be sent to you in the post. Once received all you need to do is rub the supplied swab along the inside of your cheeks to collect any loose cells, pop this back into the tube, seal and send back via the envelope supplied. Your swab is then analysed by the laboratory and your results are normally ready within 4 weeks. Once I receive your results, I will then go through them with you in detail and use them to guide any recommendations for personalised food, supplement, and lifestyle changes.
Is my genetic data safe?
Lifecode Gx prioritise data privacy and protection. They do not share or sell your data. They anonymise all samples and only use your data to produce your personalised nutrigenomics report. After three months your sample is destroyed.
What happens once I have paid for a report?
Once you have processed your payment you will be automatically granted access to my course platform which has all the information you need and details of next steps including instructions on taking your sample and recommended reading for anyone keen to learn more about nutrigenomics if they wish.
Can I spread the cost?
For one test I am unable to offer this as I have to pay the lab directly, however the lab do hold your genetic data on record for 3 months, so if you wish to add on additional reports you can do so for up to 3 months after your original sample. The cost of each additional report is £150. This is a great way of getting multiple reports and huge insight into your personal genetics and overall health, over a 2-3 month period helping spread the cost! If you wish to do this please advise me of your wishes when you confirm your initial order and I will make a note of which further reports you wish to run in the following months.
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DNA Health Overview
DNA Health Overview
£649
Health questionnaire
Nutrient core report
Methylation report
1 hour zoom or in person consultation to explain your results and outline tailored nutritional and lifestyle recommendations based on your unique genome.
You can add addtional reports on for £150 per report.
If you have private health insurance it is worth checking if your policy covers nutrigenomics testing
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DNA Why So Sluggish
DNA Why So Sluggish
£799
Health questionnaire
Methylation
Metabolics
Thyroid
1 hour results consultation to explain your results and outline tailored nutritional and lifestyle recommendations.
You can add additonal reports on for £150 per report.
If you have private health insurance it is worth checking if your policy covers nutrigenomics testing.
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DNA Female Health
DNA Female Health
£799
Health questionnaire
Methylation
Hormones
Detoxification
1 hour results consultation to explain your results and outline tailored nutritional and lifestyle recommendations.
You can add additonal reports on for £150 per report.
If you have private health insurance it is worth checking if your policy covers nutrigenomics testing.