The Genetic Metals and Minerals Test can help you understand how your body processes essential minerals and deals with toxic metals. Since genetics play a big role in how we absorb, use, and eliminate minerals and heavy metals, this test provides personalised insights that can guide your diet, supplement choices, and lifestyle adjustments.
By analysing key genes involved in mineral metabolism and detoxification, the test can identify potential imbalances or risks, such as poor absorption of important nutrients like magnesium or zinc, or difficulty clearing harmful metals like mercury and lead. This information can be especially useful if you experience symptoms related to mineral deficiencies or toxicity, have a history of heavy metal exposure, or want to optimise your overall health with a more tailored approach.
Minerals are essential nutrients that our bodies need to stay healthy. Unlike vitamins, which come from plants and animals, minerals are found in rocks, soil, and water. They help keep our bones and teeth strong, support our muscles and nerves, balance fluids in the body, and help hormones and enzymes do their jobs.
Getting the right amount of minerals is important—too little can cause health problems, but too much can be harmful. On top of that, toxic heavy metals from the environment can build up in the body and pose serious risks. Minerals also interact with vitamins and other nutrients, and factors like age, diet, lifestyle, and genetics can affect how well our bodies absorb and use them.
We have a team of functional medicine practitioners and registered nutritional therapists that we can refer you to to help you with your results should you need any additional support. This is not included in the cost of the 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 Methylation test.
Our Genetic Minerals and metals Test check for genes that have been shown to influence your need, status and metabolism of major and trace minerals, and heavy metals and test for the following genes
Arsenic: AS3MT, MTHFR
Calcium: ATP2B1, CASR
Copper: ATP7B, CP
Iron: HFE, TMPRSS6
Magnesium: TRPM6
Manganese: SLC39A8, SOD2
Mercury: GSTP1, GSTT1
Metallothioneins: MT1A, MT2A
Phosphorus: KL
Selenium: GPX1, GPX4, SELENOP
Sodium and Potassium: ACE, AGTR1, AGT
Zinc: SLC30A8, SLC39A8
Buccal cheek swab.
Collecting your samples for the genetic metals and minerals 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 metals and minerals 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 metals and minerals 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.
The turnaround time for genetic testing varies between 2.5 and 3.5 week. Most results are back in 2.5 weeks. However the laboratory runs samples in batches which occasionally means results take up to 3.5 weeks.
Your genetic metals and minerals 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)
As you can see Olga and Karen can help you address areas highlighted by your genetic methylation test results, crafting a personalised plan tailored to your specific needs. This comprehensive approach would include recommendations regarding your Genetic methylation 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
Karen Preece Smith
Methylation and Nutrition Function Medicine:
£150 + VAT 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. Some people want further ongoing support as they want to address their health concerns in more detail.
We use lifecodeGX for our genetic methylation 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.
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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Test your Detoxification Genes and support any areas that are compromised.
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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.
