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The advancements in DNA analysis have been one of the most interesting and complex discoveries of our time. Although much information can come from DNA analysis, we will focus in on the types of testing the can be done, and should be done as part of an executive physical. Below is a list of tests that are important in determining the proper preventative medicine regiment for an individual.
- Bone Health Gene (BH-2, COL1A1): This gene is responsible for the production of protein that is important to bone growth and health.
- Detoxification (mETHX): These genes are important in detoxifying the body from environmental pollutants, such as cigarette smoke and exhaust from automobiles and machinery.
- Heart Circulatory Health -1 (HCH-1, PON-1): This gene helps prevent blockage due to plaque build-up on blood vessel walls. It is important in the prevention of heart disease.
- Heart Circulatory Health – 2 (HCH-2, MTHFR): This gene helps prevent the build-up of homocysteine. If levels of homocysteine are high there is a risk for higher cholesterol, increased risk for blood clots, and damage to blood vessels.
- Immune Gene (IM-1, TNF-A): This gene is important to proper immune responses and signals immune cells to areas that are in need f the healing process.
- Oxidative Stress 1 (OS-1Gene, MnSOD): This gene is important in protecting the body against oxidative stress and wards off free radical molecules
- Oxidative Stress 2 (OS-2 Gene, GTX1): This gene is important in detoxifying hydrogen peroxide, one of the molecules that will form during oxidative stress and damage good cells.
These DNA tests can be done through a simple cheek swab and will take a few weeks for results. The results are very important when determining preventative measures and understanding health risks for individuals.
Vitamin supplementation for an individual. Since not every person has the same needs, obtaining the proper regiment will ensure that you can live up to your optimum health and perform at peak levels. |
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