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Foundation | Methylation | Wellness Panel
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Healthy Methylation Pathways Are Key
At Green Relief Health we have created the Foundation Methylation Wellness Panel to help identify any underlying genetic factors affecting your overall health.
The methylation cycle is the ideal pathway to focus on for nutrigenomic analysis because the proper function of this pathway is essential for over 250 processes in the body. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, or MTHFR, is a key regulatory enzyme in the metabolism of folate. It also refers to a specific gene that plays a major role in the body’s methylation process. Both the enzyme and the gene have the same name, MTHFR. The gene’s role is very complex, and recent discoveries have been focused around the MTHFR gene polymorphisms (or variants). These polymorphisms are often referred to as ‘mutations’ or ‘defects’ because of the problems they cause in the body.
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Overview
What to Know About Foundation
Most often when you hear someone talk about MTHFR, they are referring to one of the two common MTHFR gene mutations that causes this MTHFR enzyme to become imperfect and therefore much less effective. Simply stated, MTHFR most often refers to a genetic mutation that inhibits the body’s ability to methylate or convert folic acid from the food we eat into Methylfolate. Methylfolate is most often referred to as the ‘active’ or usable form of folate that our cells require. Because the body’s cells cannot use folic acid, it must first go through a metabolic pathway or 4-step conversion process to become Methylfolate before the cells can use it. It is this metabolic pathway that the MTHFR gene defect inhibits and cause methylation deficiencies and/or neuro-immune syndromes.
The learnings about this gene defect have come out and taught us that there are as many as 50+ variants of the MTHFR gene. However, only two are considered ‘common’ defects that today’s MTHFR Blood Test checks for and are the: 677 and 1298 (discovered in 1995 and 2001).
For our Foundation, Methylation, Wellness Nutrigenomic Panel, 21 genes have been chosen by our experts to be analyzed for SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms). The report algorithms and customized software will take the patient’s genetic results and create nutritional and lifestyle recommendations along with recommended lab work and health precautions based upon SNP results and their clinical expertise. The built-in proprietary software takes out the guess work and allows the provider to recommend the proper nutrition and health advisements safely by your DNA results.
Lab Testing
The Foundation Methylation Wellness Panel will provide insight into the following:
- Folate and B12 Metabolism (including MTHFR gene mutation, FOLR1 gene mutation, VDR Taq gene mutation, SLC19A1 gene mutation, MTRR, etc.)
- Mitochondrial Polymorphism
- Vitamin D transport
Candidates
Who needs this gene panel?
- Everyone Seeking Better Health and Nutritional Guidance
- Anyone with Dopamine Deficiency Symptoms
- Anyone with Serotonin Deficiency Symptoms
- Mood Disorders
- Chronic Fatigue
- Neurological Symptoms
- Immune Disorders
- Detoxification Weakness
Overview
Why should we care about Methylation?
- Methylation involves the addition of a “methyl” chemical group to a substrate
- Used in over 250 biochemical processes in the body
- Methylation is utilized in major functions of: Neurotransmitter production, Cell turnover and repair, Membrane function, Energy (mitochondrial) function, and Immune Function
Lab Testing
Get The Foundation Methylation And Wellness Panel Today
The power of Green Relief Health’s NutriGenomics testing will provide valuable information into potential reasons why as to why genetic foundation, methylation and wellness issues may exist. By doing a simple cheek swab we can analyze each patient’s genetic blueprint to determine what diet and nutrients they need to maintain optimal health and wellness for the rest of their lives.
Green Relief Health can help you achieve a better understanding of your needs and success treating them by:
- Determining your unique genetic-based metabolic needs
- Providing you with the nutritional supplement(s) needed for each specific polymorphism (SNP)
- Taking the “guesswork” out of complex biochemical pathways
- Suggesting compressed formula options for better results and cost effectiveness
- Providing the necessary tools to build your knowledge base and expertise in your health
Overview
Learn More About Our Testing Options
We know there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to the needs of our patients. That’s why we pride ourselves in offering a range of genetic testing options. If you have any remaining questions about our Foundation Methylation and Wellness Panel or are interested in learning about our different genetic testing options, we would be happy to meet with you at our office or virtually. Contact our team at Green Relief Health of Baltimore, MD today for your consultation!
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