GENEWAY™
Genetic Testing
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GENEWELL™
This particular genetic testing will give you insight into your health and wellness, cancer risk and if any hormone replacement threrapy might be needed. General health and wellness insights includes predisposition for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cholesterol, hypertension, bone health, caffeine sensitivity, salt sensitivity, blood clotting, inflamation and mood disorders.General cancer risk based on the way your body’s detoxification ability and your estrogen metabolism.
GENEDIET™
Ever wonder what your obesity risk is, how your body responds to exercise or the type of diet you should be following based on your genetics? This test will help you to gain insights that will help you manage your weight, what diet to follow, what addictive traits you might have, fat breakdown, exercise response and micronutrient needs.
GENESPORT™
THis test is great for athletes on a professional or amateur level. It will help you determine if your athletic abilities are more suited to strength or endurance sports. It will also help you understand your risk of injury and how your body will recover from injury or exercise. This test also includes dietary and training reccomendations based on how your body responds to exercise.
GENERENEW™
This tests provides an idication of your skin’s sensitivity to the sun, and reagents or creams. This DNA test will give you a clearer idea of how to best care for your skin and guide you in terms of the skin care products that you need or should avoid. You will also get information on collagen synthesis for firmness and elasticity of your skin.
GENECOMBO™
This test is by far the most popular choice. This test is a combination of the four tests (GENERENEW™, GENESPORT™, GENEDIET™ and GENEWELL™) giving all the insights gained from testing 60 genes.
GENE-Rx™
This test gives you insights into Pharmacogenetics. It will help you identify if you are the right patient, using the right drug, at the right dose, at the right time with the right route.
GENE-IMMUNE™
This test tests more than 25 genes that affect different parts of your immune system. You will find out how to overcome these genetic deficiencies and which nutrients you may need more, or less of, to minimize your risk for and optimise your recovery, should you get a viral infection.
SUPREME FERTILITY™
This DNA test is done on both the hopeful mother and family to determine what their genetic makeup indicates about their ability to conceive.
This enables both the mother and family to optimise their health and well-being in order to increase their chances of natural conception.
OPTIWAY™
Optiway is a Food Intolerance Test that tests a full menu of 222 different types of food. This is a simple way to test which foods are suitable for you and which you are intolerant to.
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GENEWAY™ offers a range of genetic tests that will teach you more about your unique genetic makeup and how you can adapt your lifestyle, diet and environment to live your best life.
By knowing more about your genetic make-up, you are able to take steps towards a healthier life.
Before you get demotivated and give up on a healthier lifestyle, get your genes tested!
Your genetic information provides the final link to help your doctor, dietician and trainer create a personalised health and weight management plan that incorporates your habits, environment and nutritional needs.
Let your DNA tell you what your body needs and get your DNA tested now.
There are 8 main panels of genetic testing that can be done.
I want to be as healthy as possible and focus on disease prevention.
I want to manage my weight and eat what’s right for me.
I want to know what types of exercise will maximize my fitness goals.
I want to know how I can look young and healthy and which cosmetic products to use.
I want to know which medications are right for me and which to avoid
I want to know how I can optimize and improve my immune system to protect myself from viruses and bacteria.
I want to know if I have any fertility genetic issues before I go for IVF and other treatments
I want to know which foods are suitable for me and which I am intolerant to
How it works
Make an appointment with Dr Inge online
Do not eat or drink 30 minutes prior to taking the sample. You will complete and sign a consent form. Dr Inge will do a a cheek swab, also known as a buccal swab. She will arrange for the sample to be picked up.
You will receive an e-mail from the lab to confirm your sample has arrived. The e-mail will include a link to an online lifestyle questionnaire to be completed by you.
You will receive an e-mail from the lab with a link to your results which can be downloaded.
A dedicated doctor from GeneWay will provide feedback via Skype and Dr Inge will provide further support, to understand your results, identify the main areas that need work, and assist with the implementation of your action plan(s).
GENEWELL™
This particular genetic testing will give you insight into your health and wellness, cancer risk and if any hormone replacement threrapy might be needed.
General health and wellness insights includes:
- Blood clotting
- Bone Health
- Caffeine Metabolism
- Cancer risk
- Cholesterol and lipid metabolism
- Circadian rhythms (sleep disorders)
- Dementia
- Detoxification
- Dietary carbohydrate sensitivity
- Dietary fat sensitivity
- Drug metabolism
- Estrogen metabolism
- Exercise responsiveness
- Heart disease
- Homocysteine metabolism
- Hypertension
- Inflammation
- Insulin sensitivity and risk for diabetes
- Iron metabolism
- Lactose Intolerance
- Oxidative Stress
- Vitamin-B metabolism
- Salt Sensitivity
- Stress and Mood Disorders (eg Depression / Anxiety)
GENEDIET™
Your DNA plays a very big part in the regulation of your body weight. Studies show that up to 70% of your risk for being overweight is determined by your genes.
Your DNA also provide information about your feeding behaviours, natural appetite control, the fat burning process, your genetic need for physical exercise in order to maintain a healthy body weight, and your sensitivity to dietary fat and carbohydrates.
Knowing your genetic predisposition to being overweight, can assist you to take the appropriate measures and guide you towards a suitable diet.
Tests results can reveal:
- Best diet type for you
- Carbohydrate, fat & protein sensitivity
- Alcohol sensitivity
- Caffeine sensitivity
- Lactose Tolerance
- Eating behaviours
- Taste preferences
- Metabolic rate
- Exercise responsiveness
- Vitamin & Mineral Requirements
- Addictive traits
- Fat breakdown
- Micronutrient needs
GENESPORT™
Whether you are a recreational or professional sports athlete, optimise your training and athletic potential with the GENESPORT™ test.
It will help you determine if your athletic abilities are more suited to strength or endurance sports.
This test wil identify and outline actions based on your genetic traits:
- Outline your genetic potential
- Optimising your fitness
- Aerobic (Endurance / Vo2max) sport potential
- Anaerobic (Power / Strength) sport potential
- Your body’s preferred fuel and energy source during exercise
- Caffeine’s role in your performance
- Risk for inflammation and injury
- Ability to deal with oxidative stress and free radicals
- Muscle and bone composition
- Injury risk
- Recovery time needed after strenuous exercise
- Supplemental needs and requirements based on your genetic profile
- Required intensity and duration of physical activity to maintain a healthy weight
- Altitude Training
- Lactate threshold
- Time of the day to exercise
- Nutritional requirements
No more trial and error on your quest for peak performance!
GENE-Rx™
GENE-Rx™ will provide insight into how a patient metabolises, transports and binds certain prescription drugs, which empowers physicians to prescribe medication that will most likely be the most effective for first time treatment. Physicians will therefore, be able to identify individuals at risk of experiencing treatment failure and adverse side effects from treatment based on their genetic makeup.
Medications covering the fields of:
- ADHD
- Allergies, e.g. antihistamines
- Anti-Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s Disease
- Blood thinners, e.g. warfarin
- Blood pressure
- Epilepsy
- Heart Disease, e.g. statins
- Infections, e.g. antibiotics & ARV’s
- Oncology, e.g. chemotherapy
- Pain management
- Psychiatry, e.g. depression & ati-anxiety
- and more
GENERENEW™
ARE YOU GENETICALLY PREDISPOSED
TO PREMATURE AGEING?
Are you prone to wrinkles, skin irritabilities, sensitivities, blemishes and acne?
The tendency to premature ageing may lie in your genes. However, you can do something about the appearance of ageing.
GENERENEW™ focuses on genetic factors for a young and healthy appearance. Personalise your needs for a youthful appearance and complexion by knowing your genetic profile.
The GENERENEW™ test focuses on:
- Firmness and elasticity of the skin
- Skin anti-oxidation
- Skin irritability and sensitivity
- Skin detoxification
- Skin cell renewal
- Anti-ageing on a cellular level
- Collagen synthesis
- Pigmentation and UV protection
- Inflammation and glycation
By managing your inherited weaknesses, you can make the applicable changes based on your unique DNA profile, to ensure a younger, more beautiful you.
Personalise your cosmetic regimen according to your genetic blueprint for
anti-ageing and skincare.
GENE-IMMUNE™
A critical part of your health is your immune system and there is not a more important time than now to pay attention to optimising your immune system.
Knowing which of your immune genes are working or not working, will take the guesswork out of how you can optimise immune system to protect yourself against viruses and bacteria.
The GENE-IMMUNE™ test for more than 25 genes that affect different parts of your immune system.
Based on your gene results, you will receive a report as to how to overcome these genetic deficiencies and which nutrients you may need more, or less of, to minimize your risk for and optimise your recovery, should you get a viral infection.
SUPREME FERTILITY™
A combination of DNA testing with consultations, lifestyle guidance and supplementation to help couples conceive.
Dr Inge looks at both male and female genetic variations that affect both egg and sperm health as well as the dietary and lifestyle factors that are important for both partners.
It is the unique balance between DNA, diet, lifestyle and conventional medicine that sets Supreme Fertility apart.
Genetic variations that are tested and looked at:
- Blood Clotting
- Thyroid Function
- General Sub Fertility
- Endometriosis
- PCOS
- Stress & Anxiety
- Iron Homeostasis
- Inflammation
- Immunity
- Vitamin D and Calcium
- Omega 3 & 6 Levels
- Methylation
- Hormone Balance
- Detoxification Phase I & II
- Oxidative Stress
The programme is aimed at couples:
- With unexplained infertility
- When physical causes of infertility have been excluded
- Preconception – to ensure optimal health
- Before IVF and other treatments
- With a personal or family history of infertility and/or miscarriages
OPTIWAY™
Optiway is a Food Intolerance Test that tests a full menu of 222 different types of food.
Food Intolerances are quite common, affecting approximately 45% of the population. Food Intolerances can have a negative impact on many aspects of a person’s daily activities and cause significant discomfort.
The OptiWay Food Intolerance Support Guide will assist you to remove or reduce reactive foods from your diet, avoid nutrient deficiencies when eliminating reactive food, substitute with similar alternatives, strengthen your immune system and reintroduce foods responsibly.
Do you Suffer from any of the below symptoms?
Acne, Dizziness, Fatigue, Bloating, Constipation, Aches & Pains, Diarrhoea, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fluid retention, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Rashes and Sinusitis.
This could be the cause of food intolerances!
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GENEWELL™
This particular genetic testing will give you insight into your health and wellness, cancer risk and if any hormone replacement threrapy might be needed. General health and wellness insights includes predisposition for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cholesterol, hypertension, bone health, caffeine sensitivity, salt sensitivity, blood clotting, inflamation and mood disorders.General cancer risk based on the way your body’s detoxification ability and your estrogen metabolism.
GENEDIET™
Ever wonder what your obesity risk is, how your body responds to exercise or the type of diet you should be following based on your genetics? This test will help you to gain insights that will help you manage your weight, what diet to follow, what addictive traits you might have, fat breakdown, exercise response and micronutrient needs.
GENESPORT™
THis test is great for athletes on a professional or amateur level. It will help you determine if your athletic abilities are more suited to strength or endurance sports. It will also help you understand your risk of injury and how your body will recover from injury or exercise. This test also includes dietary and training reccomendations based on how your body responds to exercise.
GENERENEW™
This tests provides an idication of your skin’s sensitivity to the sun, and reagents or creams. This DNA test will give you a clearer idea of how to best care for your skin and guide you in terms of the skin care products that you need or should avoid. You will also get information on collagen synthesis for firmness and elasticity of your skin.
GENECOMBO™
This test is by far the most popular choice. This test is a combination of the four tests (GENERENEW™, GENESPORT™, GENEDIET™ and GENEWELL™) giving all the insights gained from testing 60 genes.
GENE-Rx™
This test gives you insights into Pharmacogenetics. It will help you identify if you are the right patient, using the right drug, at the right dose, at the right time with the right route.
GENE-IMMUNE™
This test tests more than 25 genes that affect different parts of your immune system. You will find out how to overcome these genetic deficiencies and which nutrients you may need more, or less of, to minimize your risk for and optimise your recovery, should you get a viral infection.
SUPREME FERTILITY™
This DNA test is done on both the hopeful mother and family to determine what their genetic makeup indicates about their ability to conceive.
This enables both the mother and family to optimise their health and well-being in order to increase their chances of natural conception.
OPTIWAY™
Optiway is a Food Intolerance Test that tests a full menu of 222 different types of food. This is a simple way to test which foods are suitable for you and which you are intolerant to.
Pricing
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions: Geneway
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DNA test prices - How much are they?
Geneway offers a variety of different DNA tests, each developed specifically to give insights on various health factors impacted by your genetic make-up. Below is a brief overview of each test and the price.
Please note these prices are only for Dr Inge van Dyk’s practice, courier is included. Skype feedback sessions is for the patients own account.
| # | Name of DNA Test | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENEDIET™ | Courier | R3,300 |
| 2 | GENEWELL™ | Courier | R3,910 |
| 3 | GENERENEW™ | Courier | R3,220 |
| 4 | GENESPORT™ | Courier | R3,220 |
| 5 | GENE-Rx™ | Courier | R3,600 |
| 6 | GENE-IMMUNE™ | Courier | R2,850 |
| 7 | OPTIWAY | Courier | R3,800 |
| 8 | SUPREME FERTILITY | Courier | R3,370 |
| Name of DNA Test | Tests | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENECOMBO | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Courier | R4,542 |
| GENEMAX | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Courier | R7,805 |
| GENEMAX ULTRA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Courier | R8,805 |
| GENE ULTRA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | Courier | R5,700 |
How is the test performed?
The DNA sample is taken at Dr Inge’s practice. You should ideally not eat 30 minutes prior to taking the sample. You must complete and sign a consent form.
Dr Inge will make use of a cheek swab, also known as a buccal swab.
Dr Inge will arrange for the sample to be picked up.
Why are we only hearing about this now?
The technology took some time to develop to the point where it could be made available to the public. The United States government, for one, invested millions of dollars into the Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These groups studied the link between genes, environment and lifestyle. Their research now underpins the lifestyle management plans we prepare for our clients.
What is a ‘buccal’ swab, and is it as accurate as blood?
A swab looks like a long cotton wool bud. It is used to collect cheek cells from the inside of the mouth. DNA is consistent throughout the body, so the DNA in cheek cells is identical to the DNA in blood cells. The swab allows for non-invasive and painless collection of DNA.
Is there a minimum age for genetic testing?
No, there is no minimum age. Collection of DNA samples is safe for all ages and painless.
Can age, pregnancy, diseases, smoking or drug consumption affect the results?
For all the tests except Optiway – No. Age and drug consumption do not affect the results. A person’s DNA does not change over time.
Optiway is not recommended if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or for children under 2.
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What can I expect once you’ve analysed my DNA?
Is the DNA test confidential?
Completely. GENEWAY™ ensures complete discretion and client confidentiality. Results will only be released to the persons specified (eg you and your health care professional). All client files are password protected.
Why is information regarding ethnicity required?
The frequency of a given allele for each of the loci we test generally changes depending on ethnicity. Genetic differences between people of Caucasian, African or Asian backgrounds means that some recommendations might be slightly different for each ethnic groups as reported in research articles.
Is my consent necessary?
It is a legal requirement that each person providing a sample for a DNA test must give their consent for the DNA test to be carried out. In the case of minors, individuals suffering from a mental disorder or those who are not in a position to give their own consent, a legal guardian or a person having parental responsibility for the individual must consent. Under the Human Tissue Act it is a criminal offence to take a sample from someone to test their DNA without their consent, except for medical purposes and lawful investigative purposes, for example a criminal investigation.
How long does it take before the results are available?
In most cases, the results of a test take between 3 – 5 weeks.
What are the implications of knowing your DNA?
Genes are hereditary, thus knowing something about your genetics also means your close relatives have similar genes. Your family may or may not want to know this information as well, and relationships with others can be affected by learning about your DNA.
What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?
Up to 45% of the population suffer from intolerances which, whilst not life threatening, can have a negative impact on many aspects of daily life.
Doing an food intolerance test takes the guesswork out of what is causing those irritating symptoms. The personalized OptiWay report that you receive with your ideal food choices neatly categorized into red (to avoid), yellow (to eat in moderation) and green (to eat liberally) will help you to optimise your eating plan and eliminate the foods that your body does not enjoy. This way, you can ensure that you diet works for you and not against you.
This can also help to improve your overall fitness performance by providing your body with the nutrients and foods that it really needs.
It can be stressful to constantly experience symptoms after eating, not knowing the cause. It is not good for your mental wellbeing to fear developing these symptoms every time you sit down for a meal.
The OptiWay test will help reduce this stress by empowering you to make the appropriate changes to your diet and live your healthiest life. The OptiWay test is accurate and fast. Depending on when your sample is received, results are made available within a short period of time, personalized to you. You will find out exactly where the problem lies, and how to avoid it.
Planning what you eat can go a long way to ensuring your future healthy lifestyle.
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