Nutrigenomics is a relatively new area of personalised medicine that looks at genetic profiling. Health can be influenced by how well our genes are able to function. With a simple DNA test patients and practitioners can gain valuable insight into inherent strengths or weaknesses affecting the way our body functions on a cellular level. Susceptibility and vulnerability to disease can be measured, indicating which further tests may be useful. If deficiencies or imbalances are detected from functional tests, genetic predisposition may explain why. Ultimately Nutrigenomics can be used to accurately prescribe nutrients and lifestyle changes that are individual to the patient. An accredited practitioner will take you through the process.