As we learn more about our health, antioxidants are quickly becoming a topic of conversation.  Antioxidants are used by the body to stop the damaging effects of highly reactive molecules, called free radicals. Free radicals are important in the cell, however, environmental factors, such as sunlight, smoking, and air pollution, can increase the production of these molecules to harmful levels. The availability of antioxidants in your body to get rid of free radicals is controlled by your genetic make-up and influenced by dietary choices. 

There is evidence that individuals with modified forms of the genes responsible for producing antioxidants, including MnSOD2, GSTM1, PON1 and XRCC1, are at an increased risk of developing heart disease or some types of cancer, including breast and colon cancers.  These individuals can learn how to change their diet in order to improve their long-term health.

Inherent Health identifies individuals who can benefit from nutritional intervention.  Learning how your genes affect B-vitamin metabolism and your ability to produce antioxidants can help you adjust your dietary habits to limit the risk of developing certain diseases.

Other Tests