by Marina Townsley
Why do some people thrive on intermittent fasting or high-protein diets, while others feel worse? Why do you feel wired after one cup of coffee, yet your friend can drink it all day? The answer often lies in your genes.
Nutrigenomics—also known as nutritional genomics—is a rapidly advancing field that explores how your DNA affects your response to nutrients, food, and lifestyle choices. By identifying your unique genetic blueprint, we can move away from “one-size-fits-all” advice and toward a personalised approach to health.
Your DNA can influence:
While you can’t change your genes, you can change how they’re expressed—through diet, supplements, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle choices. Genomics testing empowers you to make those changes with confidence.
Ideal for exploring food sensitivity, nutrient needs, metabolism, inflammation, detoxification, and circadian rhythm.
Helps identify:
Examines genes related to sex and stress hormone metabolism, balance, and detoxification.
Useful for individuals with:
Note: This test doesn’t measure current hormone levels—it looks at your inherited capacity for hormone balance.
Conditions often linked to methylation issues:
Assesses your genetic ability to eliminate environmental toxins, food additives, alcohol, pesticides, and more.
Poor detox may show up as:
Genomics testing is particularly helpful if you’re struggling with:
Contact us to book a consultation or if you have any questions? Speak to Marina, our Naturopath, about which test is right for you.
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Naturopath
Nutritional Therapist & Herbalist
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