Precision Nutrition Based On Your Genetics

The mapping of the human genome brought tremendous opportunities for optimizing human health, but this flood of information has also led to more questions.

Can genetic variations lead to long-term health consequences? How can these be bypassed? And, how can clinicians use genetic information to help people achieve their best health?

With the new PureGenomics website application and product platform from Pure Encapsulations, a leading manufacturer of research-based, hypoallergenic nutritional supplements, healthcare practitioners will be empowered with answers to help patients bypass their genetic destiny through personalized nutrition.

Methylation Made Simple

Methylation is a process that takes place in the body countless times per day. The term methyl refers to one carbon molecule attached to three hydrogen molecules and this powerful group of atoms is essential for many processes, like building and repairing DNA, clearing toxins and helping with nutrient absorption.

An individual's genetic makeup helps determine how, and if, certain compounds and elements are methylated properly. Small genetic variations, known as Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (or SNPs) can greatly impact the methylation pathways and potentially contribute to negative long-term health consequences. SNPs affect at least half the population.

The Human Genome and the Promise of Individualized Medicine

Scientific advances have allowed researchers to decipher the human genome and identify genetic variations in a way that is available to virtually anyone who wishes to better understand their genetic makeup and its impact upon their health and wellness. With the introduction of the PureGenomics platform, health care providers now have the ability to TEST, TRANSLATE and TARGET important SNPs in the methylation pathway... and tailor a specific supplement regimen for their patients based on those findings.

"Armed with vital genetic insights, a physician can leverage PureGenomics to recommend specialized nutritional support to help patients live their healthiest lives," said Nathan Morris, M.D., co-developer of the PureGenomics Platform. "PureGenomics is designed to support cardiovascular and neuro-cognitive health, emotional wellness and detoxification — issues that are of universal importance to human health."

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