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Nicola Vinall Nutrition

Nutrigenomics

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Lifecode Gx DNA Testing

 

As an accredited Nutrigenomic Practitioner registered with both the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and Lifecode Gx, I offer a wide range of nutrigenomics test panels through the Lifecode Gx® platform.

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I strongly advocate for the inclusion of DNA testing in our nutrition programmes, because, to put it simply, nutrigenomics is completely revolutionising health and medicine. I find that with women struggling with perimenopause and menopause, this extra information is like gold dust. It helps speed up and tailor the support given, to achieve great results as fast as possible.

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Our DNA does not just influence gender, height, and eye colour. It dictates everything from how effectively you absorb and utilise specific nutrients, such as vitamins, to your nutrient requirements.

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It affects the production of sex hormones, reproduction, fertility, and neurotransmitters, which in turn influence your cognitive and emotional well-being.

Nutrigenomics is the study of the relationship between our DNA and our diet and environment.

Nutrigenomics explores how these genetic variations affect our metabolism, health, and response to various foods

For instance, slight variations in our genes (known as SNPs) can determine how one person may benefit more from certain nutrients than another, or why some people are more susceptible to specific health conditions. The unique variations in our DNA influence our individuality and significantly impact our health.

 

Although your diet and lifestyle doesn’t alter your DNA sequence, it can activate or deactivate certain genes or alter their expression, thereby influencing your overall health outcomes significantly.

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Testimonial

"I was nervous at first – not knowing what really to expect and what changes that I might be asked to make. Nicola was so kind and calm, that any anxieties soon vanished, and all the changes happened gradually as the weeks passed – so that they never felt too much."

While your DNA doesn't change, your lifestyle choices do. You can activate or suppress different genes through these choices.

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Since your DNA remains constant, a single test is all you need.

There are several different nutrigenomic tests, listed. As with everything about menopause – this is an individual process. You can order any test (s) that you feel that you need and with each test comes a 30 / 45 / 60 -minute review and analysis (depending on how many tests have been purchased). If you order 4 tests, you can have an extra one free.

All reports include:

Personalised, colour coded genotype results

gene function and SNP impact descriptions

clinically relevant SNPs

nutrient and other epigenetic impacts

links to research evidence

Sample reports can be seen on the Lifecode Gx website.

Testimonial

"I can’t believe how much I have learnt over the last 3 months. Bit by bit I was taught snippets of information so that all the changes made sense and I could really buy into them."

What tests do I need?

  • I am struggling with anxiety
    2 Tests > Hormones and Nervous system 3 Tests > Hormones, Nervous System and Methylation 4 Tests > Hormones, Nervous System, Methylation, Nutrient Core with Histamine
  • I have endometriosis and / or fibroids
    2 Tests > Hormones & Nutrient Core 3 Tests > Hormones, Nutrient Core and Methylation
  • I am struggling with progesterone intolerance
    2 Tests > Hormones & Nutrient Core 3 Tests > Hormones, Nutrient Core and Methylation 4 Tests > Hormones, Nutrient Core, Methylation, Nervous System and Detoxification
  • I feel awful with HRT – I have swollen legs/ gut irritation/ insomnia/ swollen breasts/ bloating, reflux/ headaches/ skin rashes
    3 Tests > Histamine, Hormones and Methylation
  • I feel better on HRT but am nervous about continuing with it for too long.
    1 Test > Hormones
  • I keep getting breakthrough bleeding and I am at a loss to know what to do
    1 Test > Hormones 2 Tests > Hormones and Methylation 3 Tests > Hormones, Methylation and Nutrient Core
  • I have thyroid problems
    2 Tests > Thyroid and Nutrient Core 3 Tests > Thyroid, Nutrient Core and Hormones
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