​But what is DNA precisely?

Deoxyribonucleic acid- DNA is  an incredibly long molecule. We have 46 of these strands packed into the nucleus of each cell in your body, and each strand contains instructions for building and maintaining every part of your body. These instructions are in a chemical language and your cells read the code and carry out the instructions.This biological code doesn’t just impact gender, height, and eye colour. It tells the body how to do everything, including how well you absorb and use specific nutrients like vitamins,  affecting your nutrient needs. It impacts production of sex hormones, reproduction and fertility, and neurotransmitters, influencing thinking and emotional wellbeing. It regulates how well your cells can grow and repair, even how efficiently they produce energy, or how readily you store excess energy as fat. In short, it’s the very code of life. 

So what is Genomics?

In simple words, this field studies the totality of all the information contained in your DNA. A nutrigenomics test examines your DNA  variations that can impact your health. Common variations in our genetic code, called SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) create our individuality but can also result in important differences in function, affecting, for example, how much of a chemical in the body is made, how well it works or how our cells respond to it. These SNPs can affect our energy, mental wellbeing, detoxification and beyond, impacting health and contributing to development of specific health conditions. Looking at your genetic differences unlocks a personal health ‘blueprint’, offering a detailed insight into your unique biological strengths and weaknesses and a deeper understanding of your health.​​​​