International Risk Tests
International General Nutrition Risk Test
B vitamin metabolism is critical for cellular functions including DNA production and repair, growth of new cells, and maintenance of numerous other biologic compounds. One or more of the variants in certain B vitamin genes indicates an effect on metabolism and less effective utilization of B vitamins.
Oxidative Stress results from a build up of free radicals that damage proteins, lipids or DNA in the body or from insufficient antioxidant protection caused by an genetically determined altered metabolic response to such radicals.
What is the product?
To extend the general nutrition risk assessment internationally will require additional scientific evidence search strategies to adapt it to their specific needs. It is anticipated that the two major categories, B vitamin metabolism and Oxidative stress will be included, but additional detailed research and scientific review may be required for those specific populations.
This information also stimulates the development of nutritional supplementation recommendations that are based on solid scientific evidence of genetic effects on biological mechanisms for individuals who test positive for this test.
What can you do with the information?
This test can be used to identify individuals who may benefit from particular nutritional supplements. This test is not intended to and does not diagnose a specific disease or assess a specific health condition. It is intended to provide information to individuals who are interested in knowledge that may help them improve or maintain health.
International Cardiovascular Risk Test
Inflammation is a crucial factor in the process that leads to heart disease and subsequent heart attacks. Studies conducted by Interleukin have demonstrated that certain variations in the interleukin 1 (IL1) gene can amplify inflammation in the arteries, and make an individual of caucasian descent at least two times more likely to develop clinically significant heart disease prior to age 60.
What is the product?
This test identifies individuals with a genetic predisposition for over-expression of inflammation and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. This risk assessment is based on the proprietary IL1 gene variations prevalent in individuals not of caucasian descent.
What can you do with this information?
Knowing one’s predisposition to inflammation early can help to develop a personalized health plan (nutrition and lifestyle) for risk reduction. This test is not intended to and does not diagnose a specific disease or assess a specific health condition. Nutritional and lifestyle decisions targeting the reduction of inflammation may improve heart health.
International Osteoporosis Risk Test
About 20% of non-Hispanic white and Asian women age 50 and older are estimated to have this disease.
What is the product?
To extend the Osteoporosis risk assessment test internationally to identify identify women at increased risk for spine fractures leading to a "humped back appearance as they age. This test is based on the proprietary interleukin 1 (IL1) gene variations plus other candidate genes that are associated with increased bone fragility, lowered estrogen response and altered vitamin D metabolism in women not of caucasian descent.
What can you do with the information?
Women, internationally, who are at significantly increased risk for osteoporosis and spine fractures with age can use prevention strategies earlier in life. This test is not intended to and does not diagnose a specific disease or assess a specific health condition.