Offering lifestyle programs based on the clients genetic make up utilising data mined from Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) for markers shown to be associated with certain clinical disorders. DNA tests targeting genes implicated in common lifestyle-related illnesses are available, from which a clients relative risk versus the “average person in the street” can be calculated.

 A panel of genetic tests is used to detect certain point mutations (SNP’s) on the DNA from a person’s sample. The results of analysis can be used to predict the likelihood or propensity of developing that disease, however is not a diagnostic report or medical advice... For example, the potential to develop certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease or obesity to name but a few, have been determined through Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and SNP analysis. Knowledge obtained from the genetic tests, in combination with a family history and your GP, can then be used to make certain lifestyle choices, knowing that they now have the opportunity to minimise their own potential risk factors.

Predisposition tests through SecureDNA will be made available to the market in the coming months.