One of the most significant advantages of metabolic genetic testing is the ability to create ultimate personalized nutrition plans. By understanding your genetic predispositions, we can tailor your diet to meet specific needs that can’t be known otherwise. Whether you need more or less of certain nutrients, this testing can help you make dietary choices that are right for you.

Weight management can be challenging, but genetic testing can shed light on the best strategies for your body. It can help you identify whether a low-carb, low-fat, high-protein, intermittent fasting or balanced diet is most effective for your metabolism. This information can make a significant difference in your weight loss or maintenance journey.

For athletes or fitness enthusiasts, metabolic genetic testing can be a game-changer. It can reveal insights about your muscle composition, endurance, and recovery capabilities. Armed with this knowledge, you can tailor your training and nutrition to optimize your athletic performance.

It is untrue to say that a genetic test can prevent disease, but your genes can also provide valuable information about your risk of certain health conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease. With this knowledge, you can take proactive steps to mitigate these risks through lifestyle changes and targeted interventions. The metabolic genetic test won’t assess diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, etc.

Understanding how your body metabolizes medications is crucial for your overall health. Metabolic genetic testing can identify genetic factors that may influence how you respond to specific drugs. This information can help your healthcare provider make more informed decisions about your medication choices.

Genes such as MCM6 and the HLA group can help you understand lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance. It is a different assessment from the Immunoglobulins testing for food allergy and it will give you insights from a genetic perspective regardless of symptoms and discomforts.

Knowing that you are making choices that align with your genetics can provide peace of mind and reduce the stress associated with trial-and-error approaches to health and wellness.

We offer the following 70-gene tests: Nutrigenomix®

Nutrigenomix is a Canadian company with an award-winning panel of genetic tests exclusively for use by healthcare professionals. The company was founded by leading researchers in the field of nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition from inside the University of Toronto, and their genetic tests were developed according to stringent standards of scientific evidence and following the DNA-specific privacy laws for each individual’s data protection.

We offer the following 70-gene tests: Nutrigenomix® with reports for Health and Wellness, Sports, Fertility and Plant-based nutrition; Hormone Metabolism and Methylation panel as an addition to the 70-gene test; Skin health and Pharmacogenetics test.

A sample kit will be mailed to your preferred address with step-by-step information on how to collect your saliva sample. As your health professional, I’ll be available for any questions or to guide you through the process which is simple, non-invasive and quick.

Within 4-6 weeks the report will be sent to you by email. If you opt to have an interpretation session with your test I’ll reach out to book our session once the test report is ready.

Nutrigenomix® 70-gene test: CA$350 + tax

Hormone Metabolism and Methylation add-on*: CA$70 + tax

*can only be added to the 70-gene test.

Skin test: CA$79 + tax

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) test: CA$400 + tax

90-minute Interpretation session: CA$150