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GenewayGene-Combo DNA Test

R2,999

Retail: R4,550
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Time for Change! If you are truly interested in improving your overall health and wellness, why not test your genetic profile with Gene-Combo. You will discover your overall health, wellness and youthfulness, in conjunction with your predisposition to weight gain. You will have valuable knowledge of your body’s strengths and weaknesses, and establish your ideal eating plan, skin care routine and exercise regime based on your unique genetic profile.

Product Features
  • Easy to use DNA Test Kit with easy to use buccal swab
  • Combo includes: Gene-Well, Gene-Diet, Gene-Sport and Gene-Renew

Gene-Well

  • GENEWELL™ tests for genetic variants involved in physiological processes that are linked to an increased risk for certain (lifestyle) diseases, including:
  • Blood clotting
  • Bone Health
  • Caffeine Metabolism
  • Cancer risk
  • Cholesterol and lipid metabolism
  • Circadian rhythms (sleep disorders)
  • Dementia
  • Detoxification
  • Dietary carbohydrate sensitivity
  • Dietary fat sensitivity
  • Drug metabolism
  • Exercise responsiveness
  • Heart disease
  • Homocysteine metabolism
  • Hypertension
  • Inflammation
  • Insulin sensitivity and risk for diabetes
  • Iron metabolism
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Vitamin-B metabolism
  • Salt Sensitivity
  • Stress and Mood Disorders

Gene-Diet

  • Are you destined to be overweight?
  • Obesity is a very complex disease, and many factors can contribute to a person being overweight including their genes, behaviour, and the environment.
  • Knowing your genetic predisposition to being overweight, can assist you to take the appropriate measures and guide you towards a suitable diet.

Gene-Sport

  • Whether you are a recreational or professional sports athlete, optimise your training and athletic potential with the GENESPORT™ test.
  • The genes tested will outline your genetic potential
  • Preferred fuel and energy source during exercise
  • Response to caffeine
  • Risk for inflammation and injury
  • Ability to deal with oxidative stress
  • Muscle and bone composition
  • Endurance and power potential
  • Susceptibility to injury and recovery time

Gene-Renew

  • GENERENEW™, focuses on genetic factors for a young and healthy appearance. Personalise your needs for a youthful appearance and complexion by knowing your genetic profile.
  • Anti-ageing medicine and dermagenetics are founded on the application of scientific medical technologies for the early detection, prevention and reversal of age-related dysfunction. Human ageing is not simply wear and tear. Genes can influence the ageing process considerably, even though the environment is also important.
  • Personalise your cosmetic support for a young and healthy appearance and give a genetic blueprint for your anti-ageing and skincare regimen.
  • Collagen synthesis
  • Skin anti-oxidation
  • Skin irritability
  • Skin detoxification
  • Skin cell renewal

Steps:

  1. Do not eat, drink, chew gum or brush your teeth for at least 2 hours prior to taking the sample.
  2. Register your sample at www.geneway.co.za. Complete and sign the request form. A unique e-mail address is required for each individual.
  3. Label the collection tube with your name, surname, date of birth and healthcare provider's name.
  4. Use the swab by scraping the inside of both of your mouth cheeks with an up and down motion while rotating the swab shaft for 60 seconds.
  5. Without touching the head of the swab, place it inside the collection tube. Snap it at the neck, close the tube and place in a sealable plastic bag.
  6. Store your sample in the fridge if it cannot be collected or delivered within 24 hours.
  7. Contact orders@geneway.co.za to arrange collection or return the sample to your healthcare provider.
What's in the Box
  • 1 x Buccal swab for saliva sample collection
  • 1 x Collection tube
  • 1 x Request Form
  • 1 x Checklist for all required steps
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