Get your optimal treatment in 4 steps.
Ordering the Test
You can purchase the test from our online store, by sending an email to info@rubenhair.eu, or by calling +37126777776. The test can also be conducted at the Rubenhair clinic, located at Republikas laukums 3, LV-1010 Rīga, by appointment.
DNA Sample Collection
Upon receiving the DNA sample collection kit, please read the instructions carefully. Fill out and sign the patient consent form. Collect the saliva sample immediately after opening the tube.
Sending the DNA Sample
Send the DNA sample to: Rubenhair Baltika,
Address: Republikas laukums 3-12,
LV-1010 Rīga, Latvia.
Phone: +37126777776
Results
The DNA sample analysis is performed at the Fagron Genomics laboratory in Spain, approximately 14 days after the sample is received. The test results will be sent to you via email. After receiving the results, you may choose to continue treatment with a specialist.
Macrocategories and categories analized
1. Morphological genetics in overweight predisposition.
- Genetic risk of overweight/obesity.
- Risk of rebound weight gain.
- Risk of increased BMI.
- Basal metabolic rate (burn calories at rest).
- Weight loss capability during diet interventions.
2. Behavioural genetics in food intake.
- Appetite and anxiety risk
- Satiety: Feeling Full
3. Flavour sensitivities.
- Bitter taste sensitivity.
- Salt sensitivity.
- Sweet flavour preference.
4. Fat metabolism.
- Response to monounsaturated fats (MUFAs).
- Response to polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs).
- Response to fat intake to improve HDL levels.
5. Lipid metabolism.
- Predisposition to reduced HDL levels.
- Predisposition to increased triglycerides.
- Predisposition to increased oxidation LDL.
- Risk of increased cholesterol LDL levels.
- Risk of unbalanced triglycerides/HDL ratio.
6. Carbohydrate metabolism.
- Capability to digest starchy food.
- Refined carbohydrate sensitivity.
- Carbohydrates and HDL predisposition.
- Carbohydrates and LDL predisposition.
7. Glucose metabolism.
- Risk of increased glucose levels in plasma after fasting.
- Risk of insulin resistance.
- Risk of type 2 diabetes.
8. Efficacy of exercise.
- Benefits from endurance exercise for improving HDL levels.
- Exercise to reduce body fat.
9. Detoxification imbalances.
- Antioxidant capability.
10. Intolerances.
- Lactose intolerance risk.
- Risk of celiac disease.
- Fructose intolerance risk.
- Caffeine metabolism.
- Alcohol metabolism.
11. Hormones.
- Leptin.
- Visfatin.
- Ghrelin.
- Adiponectin.
12. Inflamation.
- TNF-a.
- IL-6.
- IL-10.
13. Vitamins.
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin B6.
- Vitamin B9 (folate).
- Vitamin B12.
- Vitamin C.
- Vitamin D.
- Vitamin E.
14. Minerals.
- Calcium malabsorption risk
- Predisposition to dysregulated calcium levels
- Risk of iron overload
- Risk of low iron plasma levels
- Predisposition to dysregulated magnesium levels
- Predisposition to dysregulated selenium levels
- Sodium sensitivity
15. Effectiveness of diets.
- Efficacy of low-calorie diets
- Efficacy of low carbohydrate diets
- Efficacy of low-fat diets
