DNA Hormones is a nutrigenetic test designed to identify and report on genetic variants that affect metabolism and detoxification of sex hormones, potentially altering metabolite levels and impacting hormonal health.
Reporting on 20 genes involved in sex hormone biosynthesis and metabolism, phase I and phase II detoxification of androgens and estrogens, and clotting risk. DNA Hormones provides information to guide personalised diet, lifestyle, hormone, and nutraceutical recommendations.
Become a DNA Hormones accredited practitioner!
The DNA Hormones online course, composed of recorded webinars, case studies and guided self-study material, introduces healthcare practitioners to the sex hormone metabolism and detoxification pathways. The course offers insights into how these pathways should be supported to reduce risk of sex-hormone-related disorders and support overall health. Key genes and related variants showing sufficient evidence to impact this pathway, and related functional biomarkers, are also discussed.
Approximately 4 hours of self-study, plus multiple choice questions
The online course will cover the following:
- An introduction to genetics and personalised healthcare
- DNA Hormones: What, when, why?
- Steroidogenesis pathways - Progestogen, androgen and estrogen metabolism
- Phase I detoxification - hydroxylation
- Phase II detoxification - Glucuronidation, Glutathione conjugation/transfer, antioxidant function, Methylation, Sulfation
- Coagulation and clotting risk
- Genetics variants that impact pathway function
- Sex-hormone related gene-environment interaction and associated hormone-driven conditions
- Targeted diet, lifestyle and nutraceutical interventions
- Follow-up test considerations
- Case studies
Learn how to interpret and apply the information provided in the DNA Hormones report to support patients suffering from hormone related conditions including endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), reduce risk of prostate and breast cancer and improve outcomes related to menopause.
Practical
Test type:
Genetic test
Sample required:
Bloodspot
Average processing time:
18-21 days