Osteoporosis Risk DNA Test
$195.00
Are you at increased risk of painful fractures and debilitating arthritis? Take this DNA test and identify ways to improve your bone health.
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Osteoporosis is a condition that leads to weak and brittle bones increasing the risk of bone fractures. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease where the protective cartilage within joints is broken down leading to swelling, pain, and reduced motion. Both diseases become more apparent with age.
Many factors can contribute to osteoporosis and osteoarthritis including genetics. This DNA test detects genetic variants linked to bone health. When identified earlier preventative measure can be adopted to maintain the health of your bones and joints.
Genetic variants can increase your risk of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. The following variants are detected in this test:
• CYP2R1 – Increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency, leading to reduced absorption of calcium. Adequate calcium is essential for healthy bones.
• GC – Increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency and reduced absorption of calcium.
• WNT16 – Increases the risk of reduced bone formation.
• GDF5 – Affects the normal regulation of the maintenance, development and repair of bones, joints and cartilage.
• COL1A1 – Affects the formation of collagen (an essential strength and structural component of bones).
Bone health is important as they protect our internal organs and store essential minerals. While bone remodelling continues throughout our lifetime, humans reach their peak bone mass at approximately the age of 30. After the age of 30, old bones are broken down faster than new bone is produced, increasing the risk of developing brittle bones. This is why preventative measures should be taken early on. With this DNA test you can identify your risk early on before the bone mass starts decreasing and start incorporating preventative measures to reduce your risk.
Summary
Osteoporosis is a condition that leads to weak and brittle bones increasing the risk of bone fractures. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease where the protective cartilage within joints is broken down leading to swelling, pain, and reduced motion. Both diseases become more apparent with age.
Many factors can contribute to osteoporosis and osteoarthritis including genetics. This DNA test detects genetic variants linked to bone health. When identified earlier preventative measure can be adopted to maintain the health of your bones and joints.
What's Measured?
Genetic variants can increase your risk of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. The following variants are detected in this test:
• CYP2R1 – Increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency, leading to reduced absorption of calcium. Adequate calcium is essential for healthy bones.
• GC – Increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency and reduced absorption of calcium.
• WNT16 – Increases the risk of reduced bone formation.
• GDF5 – Affects the normal regulation of the maintenance, development and repair of bones, joints and cartilage.
• COL1A1 – Affects the formation of collagen (an essential strength and structural component of bones).
Technical Information
Bone health is important as they protect our internal organs and store essential minerals. While bone remodelling continues throughout our lifetime, humans reach their peak bone mass at approximately the age of 30. After the age of 30, old bones are broken down faster than new bone is produced, increasing the risk of developing brittle bones. This is why preventative measures should be taken early on. With this DNA test you can identify your risk early on before the bone mass starts decreasing and start incorporating preventative measures to reduce your risk.
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