Genetics identify your vulnerabilities and predispositions.
Maybe everyone in your family has had their Gallbladder removed and you think you’re genetically predetermined to lose yours as well. More likely, genetic variants made it difficult for your family members to synthesize a certain nutrient, which caused the bile to thicken and become stagnant. Stagnant bile leads to gallbladder malfunction. The conventional approach is to take it out! A genetic test, however, can help identify those variants that slow the movement of bile. The addition of certain nutrients can help move your bile along!
Genetics are helpful for understanding your specific physiology.
Processes like methylation, histamine metabolism, neurotransmitter production, glutathione synthesis and Nitric Oxide use are all affected by your genes. They may provide information that can be used to support blood pressure, cognition, immunity, attention, estrogen metabolism and focus. Coupled with blood tests and a list of symptoms, I can develop a targeted protocol to help clean your “dirty genes,” as Dr. Lynch would say.
Genetics and pregnancy.
Genetics can also play a role in pregnancy. Some women have mutations that create stickier blood which is more prone to clot. Having this information available at the time of conception may support a healthy pregnancy that carries to term.