Individualization is absolutely key to the future of Medicine. While people are very similar in many ways, we differ drastically on some levels. Genetic or DNA testing allows for your care to be individualized more directly.
DNA is the blueprint to everything in your body, it is literally read and translated to make every cell and biochemical reaction. When your DNA has an error or “mis-spelling” it is called a SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism). One of the most commonly known SNPs is MTHFR C677T, which plays a critical role in a reaction called Methylation. Testing allows us to look for these SNPs and understand areas that your DNA may not be making the best or correct product.
Understanding your genetic predisposition allows for your care to be highly individualized; selecting medications, supplements, dietary approaches, or lifestyle changes specifically for you. Taking the guess work out of treatment and allowing for better understanding of your condition.
Areas that I use this testing to evaluate:
- Methylation
- Detoxification of Toxins and Medications
- Neurotransmitter Creation and Breakdown
- Nutrient (Vitamin and Mineral) Need and Metabolism
- Histamine Metabolism
- Cysteine utilization and Glutathione formation
- Mitochondria Function
- Disease Identification
- Disease Screening
- and several other areas of health
Testing is offered through numerous laboratories. I am happy to discuss testing options.
Dr. Ben Lynch Training Completed SeekingHealth.org and listed as a provider on MTHFRSupport.com