empower Metabolic Health

empowerDX’s Metabolic Health Test (Metabolic DNA Test) provides a specific genetic profile for each trait tested. It is important for anyone interested in learning more about their metabolic health or who currently has any symptoms to get tested to help prevent future harm to your health.

• ‍Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): Approximately One in ten people around the world are living with diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that can be difficult to understand because it does not cause any symptoms at first. Knowing that you have an unfavourable trait will motivate you to change your attitude and lifestyle. This test can help you find information that can prevent or delay the onset of this condition. The genes tested were ADIPOQ, PPARG, TCF7L2, LEPR, and FABP2.
• ‍Hyperlipidaemia: A metabolic condition characterised by an increase in blood levels of several substances belonging to the lipid class, including triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids, and free fatty acids. In some cases, hyperlipidaemia may have a genetic component, that is, the development of inherited metabolic abnormalities. The discovery of a genetic predisposition to increased risk of hyperlipidaemia allows for more informed interventions with preventive warnings and further evaluation tests under the guidance of health care professionals. The gene investigated is APO B Xbal.
• ‍Lipolysis: Lipolysis is the process by which the body breaks down fat for energy. The hormones and enzymes involved in this process are affected by genetic variations, such as FGF21, which can affect fat metabolism, body weight, and sugar absorption.
• ‍Obesity: A condition characterised by excessive accumulation of body fat that can lead to serious health problems. The occurrence of obesity does not depend only on diet. It is estimated that an average of 25% of the occurrence of this disease is due to genetic predisposition. The genes analysed are FTO, MC4R, ADIPOQ, PPARG, LEPR, BDNF, FABP2, and FADS1.
• ‍Cardiovascular Risk: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of heart and blood vessel diseases that are the leading cause of death worldwide. For many subjects, the only clear risk factor is a past family history of cardiovascular disease, suggesting a genetic predisposition to developing the disease. The genes analysed are CETP, APOE, and APOA5.
• ‍Metabolic Syndrome: People suffering from metabolic syndrome often have no symptoms. Therefore, various risk factors should be carefully considered even in the absence of specific symptoms. Warning signs are moderate to high-risk genetic predisposition to obesity and type 2 diabetes. The gene analysed is FABP2. This information can be used to customize your training and nutrition approach and optimize your athletic performance.