How DNA Testing Can Help Us to Learn About Our Body

At our clinic, we offer DNA testing to identify your genetic patterns and provide evidence-informed dietary recommendations tailored to your genes.

Genes play a significant role in shaping who we are and influencing various aspects of our lives. Through the analysis of specific gene pairs, our DNA test can provide insights into the most suitable dietary approach for your genotype. If you’ve tried generic diets in the past without success, it’s possible they weren’t personalised to your individual needs — including your genetic profile.

In our clinic, our trained London dietitians and nutritionists analyse your genetic test results as part of a comprehensive clinical assessment to help create a personalised nutrition plan informed by your genetic data. Your dietitian will use this information to identify which dietary approach may work best for you — whether that’s lower in carbs, lower in fat, or a balanced combination. This strategy not only supports weight management but also contributes to overall health and wellbeing, and helps inform prevention of modern lifestyle conditions.

With the DNA test, you can also gain insights into your carbohydrate sensitivity and certain genetic markers associated with gluten-related conditions. This information reveals how efficiently your cells may metabolise carbs for energy. Additionally, the test can provide indicators related to lactose sensitivity, which may be helpful if you experience digestive discomfort with dairy products — though a formal assessment is always recommended for any clinical diagnosis.

Another valuable aspect is discovering your vitamin profile and genetic tendencies towards certain nutrient levels. This information enables your dietitian to consider targeted nutritional support where appropriate, addressing any genetic tendencies that may affect how your body processes specific vitamins.

Exercise is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle and achieving your desired physique. Some people go to the gym and don’t see the desired results because they’re not exercising in the right way. There are two primary exercise categories: endurance and power. Our DNA test provides guidance on the type of exercise that may suit your genetic profile best, indicating the likely balance of each that could work well for you. This personalised guidance can help you optimise your time at the gym and work towards your goals more efficiently.

For sports enthusiasts, our DNA test also looks at sports physiology, providing insights into variables such as VO2 max (maximum oxygen consumption), which measures the maximum volume of oxygen your body uses to convert food energy into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of cells. The test also offers information on recovery speed and injury risk, providing athletes with valuable details to support performance planning.

How it works:
A simple saliva swab (no blood or other fluids required). Turnaround time: approximately 10–15 days to receive your comprehensive report.

At our clinic in London, we use genetic insights as one tool among many to help build personalised nutrition and exercise plans. DNA testing provides valuable data, and when combined with a full dietitian assessment, can support you in making more informed lifestyle choices.

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