Genetic testing is the future of medicine…The gene panels tested at miDIET are specific genes that are called low penetrate genes. The penetrant of a gene, refers to the proportion of individuals with this specific genetic alternation that will develop the associated condition. Therefor it determines RISK
When mutation in these low penetrant genes has occurred, the individual has a genetic predisposition / risk that could contribute significantly to disease development in the presence of certain environmental triggers.
This means your genes determine disease susceptibility (risk), while environmental factors (diet, stress, and exercise) may determine disease development.
Genetic Health Practitioners study these gene-environment interactions. By implementing recommendations to change the environment (diet, exercise and stress), it is possible to minimize the risk, or in some cases, to potentially prevent the disease.
WHO NEEDS TESTING?
The following factors can be used as a guide to determine whether someone may benefit from genetic testing:
- family history of disease
- when clinical symptoms or certain risk factors (e.g. high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity) are present
- breast or colon cancer in the family line
- struggling to loose weight
- stress management and prevention of disease
- suffering for unexplained inflammation (gut, joints or auto-immune disease)
- wanting to live a healthier life and prevent disease & looking for a scientific correlation to disease prevention.
