Nutritional genetics

What is GeneXvitae?

Nutrigenetics is responsible for studying the response of everyone to a specific diet, and this depends on individual genetic variation. The discovery of gene-nutrient interactions gives scientific support to personalized nutritional recommendations.

GeneXvitae is a comprehensive, simple and precise genetic study that allows us to establish a personalized nutritional action plan.

In this genetic study, DNA extracted from blood or saliva samples is analyzed to study individual genetic variation in 107 genetic variants of 75 genes. The variants included in the study have been associated with specific nutritional requirements, sensitivity to certain components of the diet, increased risk of developing complex diseases (such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease or hypercholesterolemia) and the effectiveness of certain pharmacological treatments.

The aim of GeneXviate is helping to prevent diseases, optimize nutritional treatments and, ultimately, improve the quality of life of everyone.

How is it performed?

  1. Sample obtained from buccal swap or blood extraction.
  2. Sample is sent to PGDLabs Kuwait to be analyzed.
  3. DNA extracted from blood or saliva samples is analyzed to study individual genetic variation in 107 genetic variants of 75 genes.
  4. A report is issued with practical and simple genetic information that allows establishing a detailed action plan, with nutritional recommendations specifically adapted to the metabolism and nutritional requirements of each individual.

Who can benefit?

GeneXvitae is a test that has been designed to be used by professional in the field of nutrition. These professionals are the ones who have the demonstrated ability to guide the individuals according to their genetic profile to prevent certain diseases, optimize nutritional treatment and improve the quality of live.