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In 2013 a person walked into a medical center to get herself tested for breast cancer. She
had a history of breast cancer in her family.
The medical center eventually presented her with a report. The reported stated she had a
mutation in BRCA1 gene. She was flabbergasted to know that even after being perfectly
normal, she had -
She got a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy done- in other words she got her mammary
glands removed
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This person is none other than the very
famous Angelina Jolie
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The only scientific method of
preventive care- Genetic Testing
Diabetes Fitness Heart Care
Weight
Nutrition Skin Care
Management
Neurological Pharma
Cancer
ailments -cogenetics
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The way we fuel our bodies with the
foods we eat are all impacted by our
genetic make-up
Foods and its nutrients directly and indirectly influence our gene expressions
Genetic variations affecting certain metabolic traits in turn dictates dietary means and
requirements- Response to food varies from individual to individual explaining why some
people can eat as much as they want and never gain weight!
These factors maybe attributed to the large role that genes play in influencing eating
behaviours and metabolism of different food
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Diabetes kills 5 million people every
year- Lets nip it in the bud...
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder resulting from an interaction between genes and
environment. There is ample evidence that Type 2 diabetes has a strong genetic basis
The prevalence and incidence of Type 2 diabetes representing greater that 90% of all cases
of diabetes are increasing rapidly throughout the world
Genetic testing is the only full-proof method of differentiating between Type 1 and Type 2
diabetes in young adults
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Are Athletes Born or Built?
Research has shown that an athletes genes may determine 35 to 80% of his/ her
performance (Source: Demoor MH et al Twin Res Hum Genet 2011; 10 (6); 812- 820)
Following are the factors which decide the athletic potential and are influenced heavily my
genetic variations- Aerobic & Anaerobic Capacity and Muscle Efficiency
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Obesity- Its all in your genes
Obesity is a multifactorial disease resulting from the interaction between genetic factors and
lifestyle
Identification of rare genetic variations with strong effects on obesity are useful in diagnosing
and designing personalised therapy for early onset or syndromic obesity
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What does your skin tell you ?
Skin Genetic Testing is a holistic approach to make your skin youthful & radiant. It as an
approach to personalised skin care & therapy.
The assessment helps you to understand your requirements & allows you to make best lifestyle
choices which will roll-back years on your skin
US FDA has approved more than 120 drugs which require Pharmacogenomic testing
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Conditions tested in fitness, Skin and
health scan tests:
Bone Mineral Density
Endurance
VO2 Max
Post Exercise Recovery
Injury Risk
Skin Hydration
Firmness & Elasticity
Sun Damage &
Pigmentation
Inflammation & Sensitivity
Glycation Protection
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