Genetics Testing: what is it, and why is it important for your health journey?
When you hear “genetic testing” you probably think about ancestry, finding out who came before you, if you’re related to somebody famous. And while all that can be interesting, it’s all about the GENES they passed on, that make a difference in YOU and your health journey.
Let’s start here, what is genetic testing? Genetic testing shows your genetic blueprint, how food affects your genes, and how your genes affect the way your body responds to food. Getting to know your genetic blueprint helps your practitioner get to the root cause. Now, why is this important to you? While genetic testing is good for so many reasons, here are my top 5 favorites.
How to lose weight
Weight loss is about more than eating fewer calories. Your genetics can tell you where appetite, satiety, eating behavior, and more are standing in the way of weight loss.
Avoiding injury
Your genes can help you understand your genetically determined susceptibility to certain injuries, especially when working out, which can help you avoid those risks.
Energy levels
B12 and folate affect your energy, and are controlled by certain genes. By learning more about those genes, you can make better choices to boost your energy.
The best exercises
Forget what others tell you is the best exercise for you - your genes impact all areas of fitness performance, recovery, and more. Getting to know your genes can help you fine tune your exercise regimen.
Daily health choices
Knowing more about your genes can point you toward simple changes you can make in your everyday diet and lifestyle that can have a big impact.
Understanding your genes helps you live a longer, healthier, and better life. Most people make their health decisions based on generalized recommendations and the most popular health trends. Truly, your health is too important for a one-size-fits-all approach. Every choice you make for you and your health should be personalized, which makes genetic testing critical.
We now offer genetic testing at ANMC! Call our office (320-639-0044) or more information here.