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How Genetic Testing Helps You In Making Smart Health Decisions And Preventing Diseases

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Anjali Sawant

A genetic test can predict your future risk of chronic diseases

The many advances in genetic science and the Human Genome Project have given way to the development of technologies that can aid in the early detection and diagnosis of chronic health conditions. Globally, millions of genes and genetic variants have been identified and attributed to increased susceptibility to diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Genetic testing is user-friendly, and a one-time test gives you more information about yourself, your traits, and your predispositions - basically, everything about you!

Your life and health are encoded in your genes - only a genetic test can decode it

With a genetic test, the changes in your genes, chromosomes, or protein are identified. Everyone is unique because of the small changes in the protein of the DNA structure. Everything about you is encoded inside the DNA using these proteins - your genetic build is the blueprint of your entire life. A genetic test looks for these changes to find out your susceptibilities to various diseases and traits. Any abnormalities in the DNA protein can indicate a genetic disorder or a probability of disease.

Your genetic test report guides you in personalizing your lifestyle so that you can prevent diseases and live a healthier life

Predictive genetic testing can help you in understanding your probabilities of carrying a gene mutation, and the chances of developing the disease later in your lifetime. For example, it can identify and report genetic mutations for certain kinds of cancers, and heart diseases. Your genetic test report empowers you with crucial information about your risk of developing a specific health condition. This information can help you in making decisions about your food intake, exercise plans, and proper health screenings for preventing the disease from developing.

Personalize your lifestyle based on the recommendations by your genetic counselor to live a happier, healthier, and longer life

As your genetic report is derived from your genes, it shows you exactly what works for your body - what kind of food you should be eating, what kind of exercise can fast track your fitness, if you should drink green tea or not, and much more… Your genetic counselor explains your report to you in detail, and suggests the changes you should be made to your daily lifestyle on the basis of your genetic information.

Want to uncover your genetic information? Contact us now.

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