For our Neurological / Psych Nutrigenomic Panel, 27 gene variants have been chosen by our experts to be analyzed for SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms).
Who needs this panel?
- Adult Concentration / Focus Issues
- Headaches / Migraine / Cluster
- Seizure Disorders
- Post Concussion Complications
- Uncontrollable Repetitive Movements / Tics
- Vertigo / Dizziness
- Anxiety / Depression / Mood Issues
- Memory Loss / Mental Deterioration
- Vision Loss Associated with Retina Damage
- Neuropathies / Neuralgias
The report, created by our medical experts, will take the patient’s genetic results and create nutritional and lifestyle recommendations along with recommended lab work and health precautions based upon many factors and their clinical expertise. The built-in proprietary software takes out the guess work and allows the provider to recommend the proper nutrition and health advisements safely by DNA results.
Are patients finding themselves getting into moods at the beginning of the day and not being able to shake it? Or going through life and emotionally gliding through whatever comes their way? No matter which, there is a connection between mood and genetics. For example, those with the COMT single-nucleotide polymorphism, or SNP, experience a difficult time calming down or regulating excitatory neurotransmitters. But what are neurotransmitters (NTs) and their relationship to SNPs?
Brain Chemistry of Neurotransmitters
Serotonin & Dopamine - Technically the Only Two Things You Enjoy
There are “inhibitory” neurotransmitters and “excitatory” neurotransmitters. Inhibitory neurotransmitters work to counterbalance excitatory neurotransmitters and are considered the “feel-good” neurotransmitters. GABA, serotonin, and dopamine are among a few. They allow the brain to calm and feel balanced. Excitatory neurotransmitters are responsible for motivation, focus, anxiety, stress, and more. Norepinephrine and epinephrine (noradrenaline and adrenaline) are classified as excitatory, stimulating the brain.
Imbalance of Inhibitory & Excitatory Neurotransmitters
It’s not uncommon for the body to run out of inhibitory neurotransmitters when one has overactive excitatory neurotransmitters. When inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters are not working together and are imbalanced, moods like anger, agitation, anxiety, depression can occur. Change in weight, sleep issues, and poor concentration can also be a byproduct. An estimated 86% of Americans have an imbalance between inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters.
Genes Associated With Depression
Depression is not genetically inherited, but the potential for depression in each person is epigenetically modified by environment, stress, genetic makeup and nutritional health. In the nutrigenomic world, the depression risk factors are associated with two genes that are associated with a higher risk of developing depression. These genes do not guarantee any person will get depression. The specific genes are the MAO and COMT. Both of these genes affect the speed at which neurotransmitters are broken down and cleared from the post synaptic receptor. In both MAO A and B homozygous and COMT homozygous, the mono-amines are cleared from the receptor site in a sluggish manner. This makes the post synaptic neuron less adaptable to changes in neurotransmitter status and leads to a higher likelihood of depression and/or anxiety in that patient. By assisting these mutations with methyl donors (ie taurine, methionine, choline, inositol), the practitioner can speed the clearance of the neurotransmitters and lessen the likelihood of developing depression.*
How Neurotransmitter Genetic Testing Can Help
The issues that accompany an imbalance of inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters can be exacerbated by specific genetic SNPs in neurotransmitter markers like COMT, MAO-A, MAO-B, GAB 12. Drugs (recreational and/or prescription), neurotoxins, stress, alcohol, poor diet, and caffeine can also fuel symptoms by encouraging these SNPs to further express themselves.
GX Sciences’ neurotransmitter genetic testing shares what SNPs you have within the neurotransmitter markers. This information allows GX Sciences to recommend nutritionally support specific to those genetic shortcomings. Ultimately, neurotransmitter genetic testing lets doctors and their patients understand their underlying issues with neurotransmitter function and implement personalized solutions.
Learn More by investing in the Training Course
Genetic testing for Neuro / Psych / Mood can help doctors and their patients better understand where an issue may be occurring because of genetic variants. Learn more about the overall benefits of genomic testing, what is analyzed, and how to better interpret the results by signing up for our exclusive Neuro / Psych Online Training Course for providers, coupled with one complementary kit to try on yourself or a patient. Gain a deeper understanding of how GX Sciences supports your development of personalized treatment options. You also gain exclusive access to GX Sciences’ Corporate Educator for scheduling dedicated calls to answer any questions you may have.
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