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Epigenetics and Nutrigenomics: a bite-size introduction.<\/h1>\n

When you think about your genes, what springs to mind? Perhaps your ancestors and what you have inherited from them? When we think about our heritage, often we think of our physical attributes: eyes, skin, hair colour, perhaps even our expressions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How often do you think about the internal, biological things you have inherited? The genetic coding that indicates how likely you are to experience disease or chronic illness? This is also written into our genes.<\/p>\n

Erroneous gene coding can indicate a predisposition to diseases and chronic illnesses, such as autoimmune disorders, cancers and heart disease. Fortunately, once we know that there is a gene code error, we can use epigenetics and nutrigenomics to influence and correct it.<\/p>\n

Epigenetics refers to the lifestyle, environmental and behavioural changes we can make to influence the expression of our genetic coding\u2014positively and negatively. Nutrigenomics refers to the diet and supplement changes we can make to do the same.<\/p>\n

Below we\u2019re sharing a bite-size introduction to epigenetics and nutrigenomics.<\/p>\n

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Ok, let\u2019s wind things back a bit. What is genetic coding?<\/h2>\n

As the National Institute of General Medical Sciences shares<\/a> “Genetics<\/a>\u00a0is the scientific study of\u00a0genes<\/a>\u00a0and heredity\u2014of how certain qualities or traits are passed from parents to offspring as a result of changes in\u00a0DNA<\/a>\u00a0sequence. A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for building one or more\u00a0molecules<\/a>\u00a0that help the body work.\u201d<\/p>\n

When a gene code is programmed correctly, the body can work optimally. When there is a gene code error, or a gene code is missing, the body will experience disease and illness.<\/p>\n

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Our work here at The Maas Clinic is focused on correcting gene code errors so that our clients can experience optimal health and longevity.<\/h2>\n

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So, how do you find out which codes are working? And which ones aren\u2019t?<\/h2>\n

Genetic testing is required to understand which gene codes are working, which ones are not working and which ones are missing.<\/p>\n

At The Maas Clinic we work with an external lab partner\u2014Lifecode\u2014to run genetic tests on our clients. These tests require a simple cheek swab.<\/p>\n

Once we receive the test results, we are able to interpret them and use them as a blueprint to our clients\u2019 genetic makeup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where does epigenetics and nutrigenomics come in?<\/h2>\n

We use epigenetics and nutrigenomics to correct genetic error codes. Genes require \u2018co-factors\u2019 to work. If a co-factor is missing or limited, the gene is unable to operate properly. From analysing genetic testing we are able to identify which co-factors need to be replaced or bolstered to ensure that the gene is working optimally. Examples of co-factors include: Betaine, Choline, Zinc, Magnesium and vitamin B.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here at The Maas Clinic, we develop treatment programmes which ensure that any missing or deficient co-factors can be fortified. We do this by utilising supplements, diet changes, lifestyle adjustments and behaviour shifts.<\/p>\n

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As always, our approach is 100% scientific and our application is 100% natural.<\/h2>\n

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“I believe that genetics and epigenetics and nutrigenomics is the \u2018next big thing\u2019 in complementary medicine. When implemented correctly, epigenetics and nutrigenomics can help to prevent, reverse and cure disease. The strength of genetics, epigenetics and nutrigenomics is so profound that it\u2019<\/span>s going to challenge the old ways of treating disease.\"<\/h2>\n

Dr Laurens Maas, founder of The Maas Clinic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you would like to contact our clinic to learn more about how we use epigenetics and nutrigenomics, or our treatment programmes in general, please reach out to our friendly clinic team.<\/p>\n

We offer a complimentary call to new clients.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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