In the realm of healthcare, the primary causes of our greatest killers are long-term, progressive conditions, with 80% of them being attributed to lifestyle and environmental factors that are ultimately preventable.
Epigenetic testing serves as a valuable tool for establishing measurable connections between these factors and the development of chronic diseases. At Chronomics, we employ cutting-edge epigenetic testing to promote prevention as the standard in healthcare, placing you, the patient, at the core of our approach. Know more about epigenetics test
What exactly is epigenetic testing?
Epigenetics plays a critical role in determining this expression. If we were to envision your lifespan as a movie, your cells would be the actors, your DNA the script, and epigenetics the director.
Epigenetic changes possess the following characteristics:
- Influential: They shape the ultimate fate of stem cells.
- Dynamic: They provide insights into your current, previous, and future health status.
- Actionable: Most importantly, they respond to lifestyle and environmental factors within your control, such as nutrition, stress, sleep, exposure to smoke, toxins, and radiation.
In contrast, genetic testing primarily informs you of your risk of developing diseases that cannot be altered. It overlooks the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors, thus limiting its ability to assess your susceptibility to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and cancer.
Epigenetic testing, however, brings your DNA to life by combining your long-term disease risk with actionable information on modifiable factors. This empowers you to proactively address those risks, measure your progress towards improved health, and distance yourself from potential illness.
How does epigenetic testing work?
Among the various epigenetic mechanisms, DNA methylation (DNAm) is the most informative to measure. Increased DNAm leads to reduced expression of a gene.
Chronomics has pioneered the use of robust next-generation sequencing to analyze millions of DNA sites across the genome. Leveraging the power of machine learning, our team has developed highly accurate epigenetic predictors, including biological age, metabolic status, and smoke exposure. Furthermore, we have exciting plans to introduce many more indicators in the future.
Embarking on your epigenetic testing journey is as simple as:
- Spit- No needles required! Just provide a sample of your saliva and complete a questionnaire. Your results will be delivered to you within a few weeks. Order your test here.
- Change- Our intelligent online platform suggests lifestyle and environmental adjustments to enhance your health. If you desire support, you can collaborate with one of our dedicated health practitioners, including myself. Rest assured; your data will only be shared with the individuals you choose.
- Repeat- After implementing your healthy changes, you can gauge their impact on your aging process and disease risk. While a genetic test might inform you of your risk of inheriting breast cancer from your mother, Chronomics offers an ongoing assessment of your risk as well as guidance on improving it.
At Chronomics, we believe that epigenetic testing holds immense promise for revolutionizing healthcare by prioritizing prevention and empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being.
