Functional Medical Testing

3x4 Genetic Testing

3x4 Genetic Testing is a type of advanced genetic analysis designed to provide personalized insights into your health, wellness, and performance based on your unique genetic makeup. Unlike traditional genetic testing, which often focuses on disease risk, 3x4 Genetic Testing looks at how your genes function together to affect your body’s overall health and vitality.

Key Features of 3x4 Genetic Testing:

1. Comprehensive Gene Assessment:

   • 3x4 Genetic Testing analyzes multiple genetic pathways and how different genes interact to influence aspects like metabolism, inflammation, detoxification, and overall health.

   • It assesses around 36 core metabolic pathways to give a complete picture of how your genes affect your overall wellness.

2. Focus on Functional Genetics:

   • The test looks beyond gene mutations or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Instead, it evaluates how genetic variations influence biochemical pathways, metabolism, and overall bodily function, helping to optimize things like energy production, weight management, and cardiovascular health.

3. Actionable, Personalized Insights:

   • After the test, you receive a detailed, user-friendly report with practical insights and recommendations based on your genetic profile. This can include personalized suggestions for diet, supplements, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.

4. Prevention & Optimization:

   • The test is focused on preventive health, helping you make proactive changes to optimize wellness rather than waiting for disease symptoms to manifest. It can also enhance athletic performance, energy levels, cognitive function, and more.

Benefits of 3x4 Genetic Testing:

• Customized Health Plan: The results provide a clear roadmap for individualized health and wellness strategies, tailored to your specific genetic predispositions.

• Better Nutrition and Supplementation: It helps determine the best diet and supplements for your unique genetic profile, ensuring optimal nutrient absorption and metabolism.

• Exercise Recommendations: Tailored fitness plans can be created based on your genetic tendencies toward muscle fiber types, recovery rates, and injury risk.

• Chronic Disease Prevention: By understanding how your genes interact with lifestyle factors, you can make informed decisions to lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and more.

Example Areas Analyzed:

1. Metabolism & Weight: How your body processes fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.

2. Detoxification: How efficiently your body eliminates toxins.

3. Inflammation: Your predisposition to chronic inflammation, which can affect conditions like arthritis or cardiovascular disease.

4. Fitness & Recovery: Genetic factors that influence muscle function, endurance, and recovery time.

5. Brain & Mood Health: How your genetics impact neurotransmitter function, stress resilience, and mood regulation.

Comprehensive Genetic Testing and Consultation:
$525.00

The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is an advanced hormone test that provides a detailed analysis of your body's hormone levels and metabolites. It’s widely used in functional and integrative medicine to evaluate hormonal imbalances, adrenal health, and overall hormone metabolism. The DUTCH test offers a comprehensive look at how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and melatonin function in the body over a 24-hour period.

Key Features of the DUTCH Test:

1. Dried Urine Collection:

   • The test involves collecting urine samples on filter paper at specific times throughout the day. This method provides a clear picture of hormone fluctuations, rather than just a snapshot at one point in time like traditional blood tests.

2. Comprehensive Hormone Analysis:

   • The DUTCH test doesn’t just measure hormone levels; it also evaluates their metabolites (the breakdown products of hormones). This allows for a more in-depth understanding of how hormones are being processed and eliminated by the body.

3. Adrenal Function:

   • The DUTCH test measures free cortisol and cortisone (active and inactive forms of cortisol) throughout the day, giving a detailed picture of adrenal function, including your circadian rhythm. This is especially useful for people dealing with chronic stress, fatigue, or adrenal dysfunction.

4. Hormone Metabolism:

   • It assesses how your body metabolizes and detoxifies hormones, such as estrogen, which can help identify risks for hormone-related conditions like breast cancer or PMS. It provides insights into whether you're detoxifying hormones efficiently or if there's any imbalance that could lead to excess or deficiency.

5. Melatonin Levels:

   • The DUTCH test also measures melatonin, which plays a key role in regulating sleep-wake cycles, making it useful for understanding sleep disorders and overall stress recovery.

Common Reasons for Using the DUTCH Test:

1. Adrenal Fatigue or Chronic Stress

   • It evaluates how your body handles stress by tracking cortisol patterns, providing insights into issues like burnout, chronic fatigue, and insomnia.

2. Hormonal Imbalance:

   • It’s used to detect issues like PMS, irregular periods, fertility issues, or menopause symptoms by assessing levels of estrogen, progesterone, and their metabolites.

3. Sleep Issues:

   • The test tracks melatonin levels, which helps understand circadian rhythm disturbances and provides insights into sleep disorders.

4. Weight Gain and Metabolism Issues:

   • Hormonal imbalances, especially involving cortisol and thyroid hormones, can impact weight gain and metabolism. The DUTCH test offers data to help understand these patterns.

5. Mood and Mental Health:

   • Hormone imbalances can significantly affect mood, anxiety, and depression. The test gives insights into how your hormones may be contributing to these issues.