DNA Testing

Epigenetic Testing

Wessels Claasen Dieticians offers a range of Nutrigenomic epigenetic tests through DNAlysis Laboratories. Every person is unique and has a unique genetic makeup. Epigenetic testing reveals more about your unique dietary needs, risks, and how you can adapt your lifestyle, diet, and environment to live your best life. Epigenetic testing can reveal your ideal strategy for weight loss, your genetic predisposition toward chronic diseases like Diabetes, Cholesterol, bone diseases, inflammation, and Cancer, to name a few — and most importantly, what to do about it. Prevention is always better than cure.

Epigenetic testing can also give your sports performance a boost by revealing your sports performance capacity (power vs. endurance), optimal recovery rates, caffeine and salt sensitivity, and specific sports types your body will optimally excel in.

DNAlysis tests offered through Wessels Claassen Dieticians:

DNA Diet Test

“DNA Diet tests a number of well-researched gene variations that impact metabolism, absorption, and storage of fats and carbohydrates, as well as eating behavior. We have analyzed these SNPs to understand how an individual’s genetic profile will impact their response to what we believe to be the three most effective healthy eating plans: Low Fat, Mediterranean, and Low Carbohydrate. Research suggests that individuals respond differently to different food combinations, and no one way of eating is right for everyone.”

For more information on the DNA Diet test, please visit DNA Diet Test.

DNA Health

“DNA Health tests for 36 gene variants involved in the following biological processes linked to diseases of lifestyle, including cholesterol metabolism and risk for heart disease, bone health & risk for osteoporosis, Vitamin B metabolism and risk for cancer, inflammation and oxidative stress, detoxification, insulin sensitivity and risk for diabetes, food responsiveness (Lactose intolerance, Caffeine processing, Salt sensitivity, and blood pressure & Iron overload disorders).”

For more information on the DNA Health test, please visit DNA Health Test.

DNA Sport

“DNA Sport examines various biological areas that impact training responsiveness and sporting performance. These include soft tissue remodeling, inflammation, blood flow and respiration, energy production, and fuel metabolism. Athletic success results firstly from personalizing a training strategy that optimizes your genetic potential, and secondly, choosing the right lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental interactions to optimally express your inherited genes.”

This is an insightful must for all aspiring athletes—from couch to podium.

For more information on the DNA Sport test, please visit DNA Sport Test.

DNA Hormones

“80% of breast cancer occurs in women with no family history. Oestrogen gene testing may help you lessen your risk. Research has shown that increased lifetime exposure to oestrogen is a strong risk factor in the development of breast cancer. DNA Hormones tests for gene variants that impact how oestrogen is processed in your body and whether the processing of oestrogen and related compounds is efficient and healthy.”

For more information on the DNA Oestrogen test, please visit DNA Hormones Test.

DNA Skin

"This test looks at genetic factors relating to aging, UV damage susceptibility, and elasticity and aims to personalize skin care strategies. The test includes optimal suggestions for product ingredients and supplementation specifically for your skin."

For more information on the DNA Skin test, please visit DNA Skin Test.

DNA Mind

"DNA Mind is a genetic test that reports on variants in genes that have significant associations with mental health including risk for addictive behaviour, cognitive decline, depression, anxiety and mood regulation."   

For more information on the DNA Mind test, please visit DNA Mind Test.

DNA Core

"This latest generation comprehensive test gives personalised insights into the core components of your health including weight management, exercise strategies, diet and lifestyle interventions and nutraceutical supplements.

DNA Core reinvents the way that genetic information is communicated and provides easy to follow tailor-made interventions to support your genes for improved longevity and decreased risk of chronic disease."

For more information on the DNA Core test, please visit DNA Core Test.

MedCheck

"Medcheck gives you insights into your responsiveness to different medications and the likelihood of side effects and treatment failure.  Medcheck also gives insight into how a patient metabolizes, transports and binds specific drugs, which in turn allows physicians to prescribe those medications that are most likely to prove effective whilst minimising side effects." 

MedCheck is an invalueble test panel for anyone on chronic medications and a copy should be given to your prescribing Doctor. 

For more information on the MedCheck test, please visit MedCheck Test.

MyDNAorigin (Ancestry Screening)

"Discover your origins with the most comprehensive ancestry test in Africa. By analysing thousands of genetic variations in your DNA, and comparing them to established population databases, we can take you back thousands of generations to determine where in the world your ancestors came from."  Although this test does not have direct nutritional or medical implications, it sure is VERY interesting and your worth while! 

For more information on the MyDNAOrigin test, please visit My DNA Orgin test.

Other test panels

There are even more test panels available not listed above: Please refer to dnalysis.co.za for more test panels.   We know that the choice of test can be overwhelming.  Don't worry! Your Dietician will advise you on the best suited test panel(s) for your needs. 

Please note: Genetic testing is not covered by Medical Aid. The DNA Tests’ costs are payable upfront. However, the dietician’s fee for collecting, interpreting, and diet calculations are all covered by Medical Aid.