Nutrigenomics
Personalised Guidance, Informed by Science
With the information from a DNA test, you will learn how to balance your body’s chemistry to support things like inflammation response, vitamin needs, hormone balance, and fix the root cause at a cellular level. You’re not just following generic advice, you are owning your well-being and making it work for you.
With a DNA test, you get to see the foundational things that have been missed that is impacting your ability to heal.
Whether you want to boost your energy, address specific health issues, or simply feel great every day, you will be armed with the knowledge to support your genetic pathways, so that they can function at full capacity.
As a Lifecode GX registered practitioner, I can offer a wide range of nutrigenomics test panels via Lifecode GX
Nutrigenomics - how nutrition and other lifestyle factors impact our genetic potential.
Learn about your unique personal health blueprint.
How small genetic differences can impact hormones, heart, mental health and so much more
A DNA test can be done at any age as your DNA is fixed at birth and is not affected by medication or supplements
Knowledge is power and the best thing about knowing this information is being able to make positive focussed changes through nutrition and lifestyle to optimise your health
What is nutriGenomics?
Nutrigenomics is a branch of genomics that explores how an individual's genetic makeup (their DNA differences) interacts with their diet and is changing the future of health and medicine. It examines how specific genes influence a person's response to different nutrients and dietary components. By understanding these interactions, you can tailor dietary recommendations to an individual's genetic profile, promoting better health and disease prevention.
HOW DO I DO A DNA TEST?
A DNA test kit will be posted to you, so that you can do the test in the comfort of your home. The test is quick and painless, as it’s a cheek swab test. To do this you rub a cotton bud swab along the inside of your cheeks to collect any loose cells. This is then posted back to Lifecode GX, so that they can analysed by the laboratory and your results are ready three weeks later.
Once I get the results, I will go through them with you in detail and use them to guide my recommendations for personalised food and lifestyle changes.
Lifecode GX prioritise data security and protection. They do not share or sell your data. They anonymise all samples and only use your data to produce your nutrigenomics report. The sample is destroyed after three months.
What does a DNA test tell us?
A DNA biological code doesn’t just impact gender, height and eye colour. It tells the body how to do everything, including how to absorb and use specific nutrients like vitamins. It impacts the production of hormones, reproduction and fertility and neurotransmitters, influencing thinking and emotional wellbeing. It regulates how your cells can grow and repair, even how efficiently they produce energy or how you store excess energy as fat…it’s the very CODE OF LIFE.
The key is that the only genes looked at, are the ones we can influence by diet and lifestyle changes.
ARE YOU REGISTERED?
Yes, I am a registered Functional Nutrition Coach with FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists) and registered practitioner with LifecodeGX.
Lifecode GX is the leading provider of specialist Nutrigenomics tests. They are an ISO certified UK laboratory and only do DNA testing. This makes them specialists in the area of Nutrigenomic testing. Their genotyping methodology has an accuracy rate of at least 99.9%.
15 minute discovery chat
If you want to know more about the process, book in for a free no-obligation 15 minute chat (CLICK HERE). We can discuss your goals and motivation and you can decide if you’d like to book a Nutrigenomic test and consultation with me.
DNA Test and CONSULTATION £320
Nutrigenomics looks at how nutrition and other lifestyle factors influence our genetic potential. It means you can make informed decisions about your diet and maximise the benefits.
The DNA kit is from Lifecode GX. The test is posted to you to do at home and the results are emailed to you in a report. DNA tests are not easy to interpret unless you have genetic training. The 60 minute consultation is to guide you through the report to ensure you understand which areas of your health require support with regards to dietary changes and supplements. The test is a mouth swab that is a simple and non-invasive test that you can do from home.
Nutrient Core - The test analyses how gene variants can affect food tolerance (or intolerance), blood sugar balance, appetite control, vitamin and mineral needs, detoxification ability and susceptibility to inflammation and infection. It includes genes that have been known to affect:
Food response - coeliac disease (gluten) and lactose intolerance
Caffeine - sensitivity and metabolism
Microbiome - diversity
Vitamin need - vitamin A, Folate, B12, C, D, and K
Blood pressure - sodium potassium balance & salt sensitive hypertension
Detoxification - glutathione
Metabolism - blood sugar control (insulin), appetite (leptin)
Inflammation - specific (infection response) and systemic
Circadian rhythm - early bird or night owl predisposition
Methylation - Methylation is vital for gene control, DNA repair, metabolism, and immune function. It also helps make neurotransmitters, detoxifies the body, and energy production. Imbalances in methylation - too little or too much - 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.
The Methylation test examines genes involved in five sub-cycles - folate, methionine, neurotransmitter, transsulphuration and urea. Genetic results will inform whether someone is likely to be poor or overly efficient at processing cofactors - B6, B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin), methionine, betaine, choline, zinc and magnesium; and inhibitors - chemicals, moulds, drugs, hormones and heavy metals and provide guidance on how to support or bypass bottlenecks or weaknesses.
Fertility (egg/sperm health, miscarriage, birth defect, blood clotting)
Cardiovascular disorders
Migraine
Fibromyalgia
Endometriosis
Chronic fatigue
Toxicity and detox
Neurological (anxiety, autism, mood, depression, ADHD, additive behaviour)
Long Covid
Detoxification - Detoxification is how our body removes harmful stuff. The liver does most of the work, but other organs help too, like the small intestine, kidneys, and lungs. It changes substances like nutrients, pesticides and medication so they are easier to move out of our body.
The detoxification report describes the genes, nutrients, lifestyle and environmental factors that can impact detoxification. Poor detoxification can impact many systems, leading to various symptoms including:
Gatro-intestinal - gallbladder problems, bloating, fatty stools, constipation, diarrhoea, intolerance to fatty foods, swollen liver and halitosis.
Immune - food allergies, skin issues (rashes, itchiness), asthma, recurrent infections
Endocrine - infertility, PMS, weight gain, depression, anxiety and mood swings
Nervous - headaches, dementia, poor memory and concentration, neuralgia
Musculoskeletal - muscle aches and weakness, arthitis
Other - Sensitivity to chemicals and odours, chronic fatigue, anaemia and premature aging
Hormones - Oestrogen is an important female hormone. It also plays a smaller role in men. Its main job is to promote cell growth and development, including the female reproductive system. Additionally, it helps with bone density, blood clotting, and affects aspects like hair, skin, and muscles. The hormones test analyses genes involved in the oestrogen lifecycle. It looks at how gene variants affects production, activation and elimination of oestrogens as well as detailing the nutrients and environmental factors that can influence and improve their balance. This report is recommended for women who suspect oestrogen-linked conditions.
Steroid hormones, made from cholesterol, act as chemical messengers in the body, regulating important functions like the reproductive system, metabolism, and the immune system in both men and women. Symptoms and consequences of hormone imbalances include:
Endometriosis
Menstrual irregularities
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
Fertility issues
Osteoporosis
Low libido, sexual dysfunction
Mood swings, poor memory, excess facial hair (woman)
Weight gain, breast tissue (men)
Hormone sensitive cancers ( breast and prostate)
Perimenopause / Menopause
Nervous system - The nervous system sends messages in our body and brain, letting us respond to the world. Neurotransmitters are like messengers between nerve cells, some make them more active, while others calm them down. To work well in our surroundings, we need to keep these messengers in balance.
Neurotransmitter imbalances can have serious physical and mental health effects. Symptoms of imbalances include:
Mood disorder
Depression
ADHD, ADD and OCD
Addictive behaviours
Anger, aggression and restlessness
Perimenopause / Menopause
Thyroid balance - The thyroid, located in the neck, makes two hormones (T3 and T4) and calcitonin. These hormones regulate the metabolism of nearly every cell in the body, affecting various aspects of metabolism, development, and heart health.
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Graves disease
Vitiligo
Psoriasis
Histamine - Histamine has multiple jobs: it communicates in the brain, helps digestion by releasing stomach acid, and acts in the immune response during stress, injury, or allergies. Symptoms can often be mistaken as food allergies or a gastrointestinal disorder. Impaired histamine degradation can result in histamine toxicity that can mimic allergic reactions:
Skin - itchiness, redness, rash, eczema, hives
Gastro-intestinal tract - stomach acid reflux, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
Respiratory - runny nose, asthma, chronic cough, nasal congestion, broncho-constriction
Vascular - vasodilation, low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, rapid heart beat, oedema, migraines/headaches
Neurological - insomnia, anxiety, memory, concentration problems, ADHD
This consultation includes a DNA test kit, 1 DNA report and 1 x 60 minute consultation call with me.
ADDITIONAL Report £240
Additional report: To be ordered within 5 months of the initial DNA test
This consultation includes 1 DNA report and 1 x 60 minute consultation call with me
Complete health DNA support package £880
This package includes a DNA test kit, 5 DNA reports and 3 x 60 minute consultation calls with me.
**Please note - Nutritional consultations cannot replace your GP’s advice. Always consult your GP if you are suffering or suspect you may be suffering from a medical condition. The information on this website is not meant to diagnose or treat any ailment.**Who will you be working with?
I’m Kathryn, and I’m a registered Functional Nutrition Coach. I specialise in gut healthy and anti inflammatory foods. I was diagnosed with IBS as a teenager and I have Coeliac Disease. My health challenges have led me to discover the powerful impact that food can have on overall well-being.
You can read more about me here
