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What is Functional Testing and how does it help?

Functional testing provides an effective and scientific way to understand the root cause of your symptoms. Testing removes the guesswork of how your body is functioning, allowing me to discover (or rule out) underlying causes and to provide a much more efficient and personalised approach for your journey to optimal health.

Although some testing can be carried out by your GP, private functional testing is more detailed and looks at a wider range of markers. I will work alongside your GP and other health professionals involved in your care to reach the best possible outcome for you. Nutritional Therapy isn’t just about what to eat and what not to eat. I offer a broad range of functional tests to help direct my approach to get to the root cause of your symptoms and measure your progress.

Access to professional lab testing and analysis means faster outcomes and peace of mind that we are on the right track.

Tests are carried out by professional industry recognised laboratories and are analysed using saliva, blood, urine or stool samples. Tests include:

DNA Nutrigenomic Testing

This is the ultimate in personalised nutrition testing. As a Lifecode Gx registered Nutrigenomics Practitioner, I can offer a wide range of nutrigenomics test panels via Lifecode Gx. A nutrigenomics test examines DNA to identify genetic variants that can impact your health. Only genes that can be influenced by diet and lifestyle are examined.

To find out more about Lifecode Gx reports, click here.

Tests include:

  • Nutrient Core - covering 15 aspects of health including food response to gluten, lactose intolerance and caffeine; microbiome diversity; vitamin absorption, conversion and activation; and metabolism - appetite, sugar and fat response, blood pressure, circadian rhythm and inflammation.

  • Metabolics - for energy regulation, longevity and healthspan. This tests for over 40 genes including those for appetite regulation, nutrient sensing, sugar metabolism, fat metabolism, cholesterol and bile, energy and inflammation.

  • Histamine - for allergic type symptoms such as skin irritations, digestive problems, headaches, insomnia and anxiety.

  • Hormones - progesterone, oestrogens, androgens, cortisol and adrenaline. For symptoms including fertility, endometriosis, low libido, acne, hair loss, low sperm count, excess facial hair, PCOS, PMS, mood swings, poor memory, weight gain and hormone sensitive cancers. This test works well taken alongside the DUTCH test.

  • Methylation - covering your personal requirements for B vitamins - B2, B3, B6, B9 (folate) and B12; vitamin D, methionine, betaine, choline, citrulline, zinc, magnesium and ammonia. Insufficient or excess methylation can increase risk of heart disease, circulatory issues, fatigue, infertility, mood disturbances - anxiety, depression and anger, memory loss; allergy and food/chemical sensitivities, autoimmunity and DNA instability.

  • Detoxification - for symptoms including headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, allergies, skin disorders, weight gain, bloating, acid reflux/heartburn, sweating, infections, fertility issues, low libido, reduced mental function and low stress tolerance.

  • Nervous System - examining the genes that impact neurotransmitters - seratonin, melatonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, adrenaline, glutamate, GABA. Symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance include anxiety, depression, migraines, mania, ADHD, OCD, lethargy, addictive behaviours, poor memory and sleep disturbances.

  • Thyroid Balance - covering HTP dysfunction, autoimmunity, inflammation, transport and activation of thyroid hormones; and metabolism. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction may include weight gain or weight loss, fatigue, low libido, cold or heat intolerance, dry skin, constipation, depression, anxiety, insomnia and heart palpitations.

All plans include:

  • A DNA collection kit

  • Comprehensive reports, clearly highlighting your unique genetic variants and requirements for support

  • Advice can be given on suitable reports for your particular issues. Ten reports are available to choose from here.

Gut Microbiome Analysis:

GI EcologiX™Gastrointestinal Health & Microbiome Profile

This stool test is excellent for digestive issues including IBS and bloating, digestive issues, low energy, seasonal allergies and skin conditions.

GI EcologiX™ is the ultimate gut health and microbiome stool test using qPCR & ELISA technology to provide a comprehensive analysis of the GI ecosystem and chronic disease-related microbial (bacteria, yeast, parasites) markers, which are backed by the clinical literature, alongside host health markers.​

​It is a chronic disease-centric profile, replacing acute microbial markers and those routinely tested for in healthcare systems.

​The science ensures you gain data that is personalised and consistent, enabling meaningful clinical output and the ability to confidently compare two sets of results from the same patient.​

Key markers include:

  • Inflammation

  • Digestive enzymes

  • Intestinal permeability (leaky gut)

  • Immune system markers

  • Commensal (beneficial) bacteria

  • Pathogenic bacteria

  • H Pylori

  • Parasites

  • Yeast and fungal markers

Nutritional Status

Genova Diagnostics Metabolomix+

Maximise your nutrition and improve your health with the Metabolomix+ test

Nutritional testing can help you identify your unique nutritional needs which can make a big difference to how you feel. You may be eating well, but is your body absorbing those nutrients? This test will tell us.

This test provides a complete assessment and personalised recommendations for amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, digestive support, and other nutrients. It can also reveal toxic exposures and measure your body's ability to neutralise those toxins.

The benefits of nutritional balance include healthy weight, mental wellness, disease prevention, and increased energy.

The Metabolomix+ requires a urine sample, a bloodspot finger stick, and cheek swab.

It is a great test for issues including: fatigue, weight issues, maldigestion/malabsorption related to the gut, mood disorders, stress and inflammation.

Hormones

The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Complete Hormones) gives a comprehensive of your hormones and how they are working.

Key markers include:

  • Progesterone and metabolites

  • Oestrogen, oestrone and oestriol (your three oestrogens) and their metabolites

  • Stress hormones, cortisol and cortisone

  • DHEA and testosterone and their metabolites

  • Neurotransmitters - dopamine, noradrenaline and melatonin

  • Key nutrients: B12, B6 and glutathione

This test is helpful if you are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, poor sleep, brain fog, digestive issues, PMS, PCOS, heavy periods and fibriods.

Well Woman or Well Man Blood Panel

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This comprehensive blood test looks at markers including:

  • Full blood count

  • Cholesterol and triglycerides

  • Liver health

  • Kidney health

  • HbA1c (diabetes marker)

  • Inflammation

  • Key nutrients: vitamin D, active B12, folate, magnesium, iron

This blood test is suitable for people of any age, who want to find out more about their health. This advanced health check can tell you if key health indicators, like your hormone, cholesterol and key nutrient levels, are within the normal range. If markers are deficient or imbalanced, they may contribute to your symptoms.

This test is a blood draw. A nurse can visit your home or you can visit a clinic.

Why get tested?

If you’re suffering from health issues including fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, digestive discomfort, insomnia, headaches, weight gain and you still don’t have the answers, getting the right tests done can often be the missing link. Testing can help get to the root cause of your symptoms, allowing a personalised approach to your health goals, rather than the standard medical approach which doesn’t work for everyone.

What are the benefits?

Although I have a sound knowledge of symptoms and possible reasons for their cause, testing takes away the guess-work and helps us know for certain that there are imbalances which can be addressed through diet and lifestyle. This means a programme totally targeted to your own unique imbalances can be created, which will help you get quicker and more effective results. Seeing your imbalances in black and white can increase motivation to stick to the programme.

The problem with “Normal”

You may have had tests carried out by your GP and have been told the results are “normal”. When I analyse the results, I often find they have fallen into the “normal” range, but at the very low end of normal. It could be these low levels that are causing your symptoms.

My aim is for you to be optimal, not “normal”. That’s when you start feeling your best!

Test, don’t guess

If you are interested in any of the above tests, please book a free call for an assessment of what is right for you and your symptoms.

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