Functional testing

Functional testing may be recommended to assess nutritional imbalances and inform personalised diet and lifestyle recommendations to support wellbeing

Functional tests provide detailed data relating to how a system (s) in your body is functioning, they move beyond a reference range and can help understand the ways in which a particular system is working. Testing can guide decisions, and monitor interventions. This can be very beneficial to provide targeted support and your health outcomes.

There are 1000s of functional tests, varying in price, sampling approach (blood draw, saliva, urine and stool), many of which can be completed at home. Indicative pricing can be found here.

Functional tests can provide both reassurance and direction in many clients. Advice and guidance as to what is appropriate for you, will be given. 

Any tests will be discussed in our consultation, and a sample test can be provided.

If some tests are available on NHS, I will support you in asking for these (for example Cholesterol, Blood glucose levels, Full Blood count) we will ensure that the NHS pathway is used initially, we may then decide after this to delve deeper based on these results, through a functional test.

Many tests are not available on the NHS, but can be key to outcomes, such as hormone panels, auto immune panels. I will support you to prepare for the test and engage with laboratory test companies where needed.

I partner with top laboratories in the UK, Europe, and the USA, including Cyrex, Genova Diagnostics, Precision Analytical, Invivo Diagnostics, Functional Dx, Colabs, Vivo Health, Regenerus Laboratories, Viva Health Laboratories, and Lifecode Gx.

Due to the wide array of tests and price range, these are not included in my pricing and remain at your discretion

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Functional test categories 

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Digestive health

Comprehensive stool analysis provides a complete profile of your digestive health to be assessed. Testing in gut health, is one of the core areas of investigation to unpacking your health picture. Imbalances in our gut microbiome can impact our overall health

The health of your gut lining, level of inflammation, evidence of parasites and the abundance of your gut microbiome can be key markers to understanding gastro intestinal health symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and diagnoses of IBS and IBD.

The importance of gut health spans beyond digestive, with 70% of our immune cells residing in the colon, our defence and tolerance to pathogens can be regulated by strengthening of gut health and supporting immunomodulation. .

The gut brain axis is well established, understanding our gut health can support other conditions such as mental health, (90% of Serotonin, the feel good hormone) resided in the gut. The health of our gut microbiome can regulate, mood, stress, reactivity, anxiety as well as hormones communicating fullness (satiety).

Samples can be completed at home; the results will be analysed and interventions provided in a session with me.

Nutritional analysis

According to the World Health Organization, every country in the world is affected by one or more forms of malnutrition. Nutritional imbalances are often root cause contributors to disease. Correcting these imbalances can result in optimized health and well-being. Tests include a variety of biomarkers and assesses the body's functional need for antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids, digestive support, and other select nutrients. Many tests have “add on” s so a bespoke sample can be obtained based on your clinical assessment.

Nutritional assessment can help to identify areas for intervention, and help to tailor interventions based on clinical indications.

Metabolic health

Metabolic dysregulation is a cluster of symptoms such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood sugar imbalances, insulin resistance and being overweight. One in three adults (over the age of 50) in the UK are affected. Western medicines approach to management is often the use of long term medications to control and regulate these measures without understanding the key drivers. Medications can have side effects and other impact on health.

Nutrigenomics

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Course 01

Digestive health

Genomics is the study of genes and their products, to which we are all unique.

Nutrigenomics is a subset of genomics which focuses on genes that relate and respond to nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

Nutrigenomic testing, can provide an inight into how well you absorb and use specific nutrients, and therefore this may affect your nutrient need. Our genes impact the production of sex hormones, neurotransmittiers, energy pathways. Understanding our individual nuances, and potential genetic SNPs can provide clear decisions on how we support our genetic potential. Lifecode GX are the leading experts in the field, offering the most up to date tests and science based support.Genomics is the study of genes and their products, to which we are all unique.

Course 02

Nutritional analysis

According to the World Health Organization, every country in the world is affected by one or more forms of malnutrition. Nutritional imbalances are often root cause contributors to disease. Correcting these imbalances can result in optimized health and well-being. Tests include a variety of biomarkers and assesses the body's functional need for antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids, digestive support, and other select nutrients. Many tests have “add on” s so a bespoke sample can be obtained based on your clinical assessment.

Nutritional assessment can help to identify areas for intervention, and help to tailor interventions based on clinical indications.

Course 03

Metabolic health

Metabolic dysregulation is a cluster of symptoms such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood sugar imbalances, insulin resistance and being overweight. One in three adults (over the age of 50) in the UK are affected. Western medicines approach to management is often the use of long term medications to control and regulate these measures without understanding the key drivers. Medications can have side effects and other impact on health.

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