Kayla Gischen Nutrigenomics

02/03/2022

Do DNA-based diets actually work? All the info you need right now

(Sourced from: https://www.today.com/health/do-personalized-diets-work-t183387)

Multiple studies have shown that genetics come into play with our eating habits. Research also suggests that knowledge of our genetics can influence how well we comply with dietary prescriptions. The ability to customize diet and exercise plans based on an individual’s genetics may be the next frontier in nutrition counseling. A personalized dietary plan may help increase compliance, as well as help you target dietary and physical activity goals that are more in line with what works for your body.

There are dozens of tests on the market that provide analysis on the genes involved in nutrient metabolism and response, including 3X4, but once you receive the results, you still need to seek out a specialist to analyze the raw data and make recommendations. If you’re interested in learning more about DNA-based diets, speak to your doctor about getting a referral to a reputable medical group that offers nutrigenomic testing.

The ability to customize diet and exercise plans based on an individual’s genetics may be the next frontier in nutrition counseling.

01/03/2022

Why Genetic Testing is About Much More Than Just Your Ancestry

If you've heard about genetic testing in the past decade, it's probably been through the marketing of ancestry companies. There's the allure of finding out where you came from (or uncovering family secrets!), and at-home kits provided by these companies have shown everyday people how easy it is to test their DNA.

But unfortunately, due to the popularity and widespread marketing of ancestry tests, most people aren't aware of the other benefits genetic testing can provide. While ancestry testing simply tells you where your family came from, genetic testing for health and wellness can lead you to a whole array of actionable insights into optimizing your eating, exercise, lifestyle choices, and more in order to achieve better health.

As I am utilizing genetic testing with patients, here are a few ways genetic testing can inform your health and wellness.

Losing Weight
Those who have struggled to lose weight may spend time, energy, and money seeking new ways to get healthy and lose weight when their genes are able to give them all the insight they need. Genes are able to give insight into what types of exercise are best for your body, whether it be more endurance exercises or power exercises. They can also show how your body stores fat, which nutrients it absorbs best to inform which foods to eat, and other insights that can form a more targeted recommendation plan.

Caffeine Intake
We're all affected by caffeine in various ways — some people can drink coffee right up until bedtime, when others have to cut themselves off mid-morning! But do we know why? Our genes can tell us! Our genes are responsible for how quickly we metabolize caffeine, so we can know whether to have that extra cup or not.



Better Daily Choices
As you can see, knowing your genes and how they affect your body can give you insights into many different aspects of your health and wellness so that you can make better choices each day about actions that affect you. For example, did you know that your genes can determine how well your body eliminates toxins, which can help you make choices about what environments to be in? Your genes can also give you insight into your stress levels, and flag if you're not getting enough sleep at night.

Ready to start your personalized health journey? Let's talk!

28/02/2022

3 Facts about your genes and health! ⛹️‍♀️🧬
(Sourced from https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/)

1) Nutrigenomics is a whole system approach- this means that it examines the relationships between what we eat and our risk and response to disease and the molecular mediators

2) Nutrigenomics can be used to offer personalised interventions to you

3) Nutrition has the most important life-long environmental impact on human health. Therefore, what is better than creating a unique and personalised approach to nutrition and health?

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26/02/2022

Well what is Nutrigenomics?
(all credit to Ximena Araya-Fischel, M.A for the easy-to-follow explanation)

The ever-evolving field of nutrition research is pretty exciting—and at the intersection of food, nutrition, and our human genome is the wide spectrum of nutritional genomics research. What is that, you ask? Nutritional genomics research (aka nutrigenomics) explores how the food we eat and other environmental factors directly affect our genes' functioning—specifically in regards to treatment or prevention of disease.

"The biggest benefit of nutrigenomics—the reason that people are so drawn to it—is because it's truly personalized medicine. People want to know 'what's right for my body?'" says Ginger Hutlin, M.S., RDN.

How do I go about finding out my nutrigenomics results?

This one is easy. Simply reach out to a nutrigenomics practitioner to set up a consultation!

25/02/2022

Hi there! My name is Kayla and I am passionate about all things nutrition and genetics. I have partnered with 3X4 Genetics, who offer a personalized plan that gives you insights that help you understand your health better, with clear and actionable recommendations to help you improve your quality of life. It’s not invasive at all, it only requires a cheek swab that takes 60 seconds.

Why the 3X4 Genetic Blueprint? Your genes are unique. They tell the story of you, and only you; no one else has ever had the same genetic makeup. That’s awesome because instead of having to do what works okay for most, you can do what works best for you.

If this sounds exciting or you want to find out more, please message me to set up an appointment so we can come up with your own personalized program based on your genetics