Test your genes involved with neurotransmitters and your nervous system and support any areas that are compromised.
Test your Hormone Genes and support any areas that are compromised.
Test your Hormone Genes and support any areas that are compromised.
The body produces over 50 hormones in the body and these act as a signalling molecule that help to control and coordinate various processes including energy production, metabolism, reproduction, growth and development, response to factors such as injury, stress and the environment around us. These typically sit within the endocrine system, which is responsible for releasing these hormones.
Hormones are broadly split into three areas:
Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and includes testosterone, DHEA, ostrogen, progesterone and cortisol ( and their derivatives). They are then carried in the blood bound to specific carrier proteins. They are further broken down and metabolised in the liver, peripheral and target tissues. These hormones are then involved in the regulation of many physiological processes in both men and women including the reproductive system, metabolism, inflammation and the immune system.
Steroid hormone activity is influenced by both genetics, nutrition and environmental factors. This is managed by the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonads/Adrenal pathway (HP-GA axis) with insufficiency or excess causing dysfunction tat directly effects how the hormones are synthesised, activated and metabolised.
Imbalances in steroid hormones can cause serious physical and mental health effects, that are detailed below.
The Genetic Hormone Test looks at your DNA to find tiny differences called SNPs, which can affect your body’s ability to metabolise hormones. The specific genes that this test looks at are related to the steroid hormones in addition to adrenaline, insulin and melatonin.
The main hormones and pathways covered are split into three personalised pathways covering:
This information guides strategies to address or work around any weaknesses or insufficiencies in the hormonal pathways.
Imbalances in steroid hormones can cause serious physical and mental health effects. It can increase susceptibility to various health conditions including, but not an exhaustive list:
The genetic hormone test assesses the following sub-categories of genes:
Steroid Hormones: AKR1C4, CYP17A1, GABRA2, HSD11B1, SRD5A2, SULT2A1
Oestrogen: COMT, CYP1A1, CYP1B1, CYP3A4, CYP19A1, ESR1, ESR2, MTHFR, NQO1
Detoxification: ABCB1, GSTM1, GSTP1, SULT1A1, SULT1E1, UGT1A1
HPA Axis: ADRB1, ADRB2, FKBP5, MTNR1B, OPRM1, TCF7L2
HPG Axis: ESR1, ESR2, FAAH
We have a team of functional medicine practitioners and registered nutritional therapists that we can refer you to help you with your results should you need any additional support. This is not included in the cost of the test.
What happens to my DNA after the Genetic Hormone Test?
Each test is processed in an ISO certified UK laboratory and all samples are completely destroyed after 3 months. All client genotyping data is marked for destruction at 5 months and completely destroyed by 6 months.
The client report, the data and the DNA sample is never (and will never be) shared with, or sold to third parties. All of the data extraction and analysis is done in the UK.
At Smart Nutrition we pride ourselves in offering the best cost possible for the Genetic Hormone test.
Defects in hormonal health are wide and varied and have been associated with many clinical conditions including, but not limited to:
Steroid Hormones: AKR1C4, CYP17A1, GABRA2, HSD11B1, SRD5A2, SULT2A1
Oestrogen: COMT, CYP1A1, CYP1B1, CYP3A4, CYP19A1, ESR1, ESR2, MTHFR, NQO1
Detoxification: ABCB1, GSTM1, GSTP1, SULT1A1, SULT1E1, UGT1A1
HPA Axis: ADRB1, ADRB2, FKBP5, MTNR1B, OPRM1, TCF7L2
HPG Axis: ESR1, ESR2, FAAH
Buccal cheek swab.
Collecting your samples for the genetic hormone test is simple, it is a non invasive cheek swab and is suitable for all ages as long as a cheek swab can be collected.
You need to have a break from eating and drinking at least one hour before doing the genetic hormone test.
As the test is looking at genetic code, which is fixed, the test is not impacted by illness, infections, medication, the food you eat, or supplements you take. To avoid contamination of the sample, please abstain from eating/drinking for at least 1 hour before testing.
The genetic hormone test is available for anyone, including children, with the consent of a parent or guardian. When testing a child under 18, parental consent is required.
Results for the genetic hormone test are available in 2.5 weeks.
Your genetic hormone test results will be emailed to you.
We are here to offer ongoing support as you progress through your health journey, regardless of your test results. Should you have any inquiries or require additional assistance we are happy to help you.
If you feel you need additional support in addressing your health concerns, we suggest considering collaboration with the Functional Medicine and Nutrition Consultations Clinic. (website coming soon)
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As you can see Olga and Karen can help you address areas highlighted by your genetic hormone test results, crafting a personalised plan tailored to your specific needs. This comprehensive approach would include recommendations regarding your Genetic hormone test results and any necessary further diagnostic testing depending on your goals, supplementation, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle recommendations, all presented with clear, easy-to-follow guidance.
How to Book your appointment
£150 an hour but you will also receive a £20 off your first appointment discount code with the results.
Many people book a 1 hour session to go over and understand their results. And lots of people want further ongoing support as they want to address their health concerns in more details.
We use lifecodeGX for our genetic hormone test.
Each test is processed in an ISO certified UK laboratory and all samples are completely destroyed after 3 months. All client genotyping data is marked for destruction after 5 months and completely destroyed by 6 months.
Please see the ISO Certifications below:
LifeCodeGX does not provide the raw data. It is only used as a means to produce the report and therefore not produced in the report.
If you did your genetic test within 3 months we can upgrade it without you needing a new DNA kit.
We don’t use data from any third parties like 23&Me. Unfortunately, it doesn’t include many of the important SNPs that are needed to perform our analysis and produce our detailed reports. We also prefer to use our own testing and data for confidentiality reasons. All of our packages include a Lifecode Gx DNA test to ensure completeness and accuracy.
All sample reports are for representational and educational purposes only. Biomarkers, references ranges, results, and all other data may differ from actual reports. All data included in no way represents an actual patient. Any comparisons of results to actual patients is completely incidental.Â
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Please do not return samples to the laboratories that may arrive after Wednesday 27th March and up to and including Monday 2nd April.
The laboratories are closed from the 28th March – 2nd April for the Easter Holiday.