Functional Medicine and DNA Testing

 

Functional medicine testing offers a clinically grounded, systems-based way to understand what’s driving symptoms and long-term health risk—often before issues reach diagnostic thresholds. Using advanced biomarkers across areas such as cardiometabolic and insulin function, inflammation, nutrient status, thyroid and hormone regulation, and gastrointestinal integrity/microbiome (and, when appropriate, genetics and toxicant exposure), it can identify subclinical imbalances that routine testing may miss. The result is a clear, personalised roadmap: targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and evidence-informed supplementation or medical strategies that improve energy, mood, cognition, weight regulation, and immune resilience. Rather than guessing or waiting for disease, you can act earlier—promoting health, preventing progression, and tracking measurable improvements over time.

OAT Testing:

Organic Acids Testing (OAT) is a comprehensive functional medicine test that provides detailed insight into metabolic health, gut function, detoxification, mitochondrial energy production, and neurotransmitter balance. By analysing organic acid markers in urine, OAT testing can identify nutrient deficiencies, oxidative stress, microbial overgrowth, impaired detox pathways, and imbalances in neurotransmitter metabolism that may contribute to fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, poor stress tolerance, and metabolic dysfunction. The results support highly personalised nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation strategies, helping to optimise cellular energy, cognitive function, gut health, and immune resilience. Used proactively, OAT testing supports health promotion and disease prevention by identifying biochemical imbalances early—making it a powerful tool in precision, functional, and preventative medicine.

Methylation Testing:

Methylation testing is a specialised functional medicine assessment used to evaluate how effectively the body carries out key biochemical processes involved in detoxification, hormone balance, neurotransmitter production, DNA repair, and inflammation control. By analysing genetic variants and functional markers within methylation pathways—such as those involving folate, B vitamins, and homocysteine—methylation testing can identify inherited or acquired inefficiencies that contribute to fatigue, brain fog, mood disorders, poor stress tolerance, cardiovascular risk, and impaired detoxification. The results guide highly personalised nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation strategies to optimise methylation function, support nervous system health, improve energy and cognitive performance, and reduce long-term disease risk. Used preventatively, methylation testing is a cornerstone of personalised and functional medicine, addressing root causes rather than symptoms.

SIBO and Gastrointestinal Testing:

SIBO and comprehensive GI testing panels from Nordic Laboratories provide an advanced, evidence-based approach to identifying the root causes of chronic digestive symptoms and systemic inflammation. Using validated breath testing for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) alongside in-depth stool and gastrointestinal panels, these assessments evaluate bacterial overgrowth, dysbiosis, gut permeability, digestive enzyme function, inflammation, infections, and microbiome balance. Nordic GI testing delivers clinically actionable data to guide personalised treatment plans, supporting targeted nutrition, antimicrobial or probiotic strategies, and lifestyle interventions. By addressing gut dysfunction at a foundational level, SIBO and GI panels help improve bloating, IBS symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, immune resilience, metabolic health, and long-term disease prevention—making them a cornerstone of functional and integrative medicine care.

DNA Gut:

DNA Gut testing offers a personalised, preventative assessment of how your genetics and gut health influence digestion, immunity, inflammation, metabolism, and overall wellbeing. By combining DNA analysis with gut-related pathways, it can highlight inherited tendencies affecting nutrient absorption, food reactions, microbiome balance, detoxification, and inflammatory response. This supports targeted, clinically informed recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation—helping to restore gut integrity, reduce chronic inflammation, and improve energy, mood, weight regulation, and immune resilience. Used proactively, DNA Gut testing supports long-term health promotion and disease prevention by addressing root drivers rather than simply managing symptoms.

DNA Core:

DNA Core testing provides a comprehensive, personalised overview of how your genetics influence key areas of health, including metabolism, inflammation, detoxification, nutrient requirements, cardiovascular risk, and stress response. By analysing core genetic variants linked to metabolic efficiency, insulin sensitivity, antioxidant capacity, methylation, and inflammatory pathways, DNA Core testing helps identify inherited strengths and vulnerabilities that affect long-term health outcomes. This insight allows for more informed, targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation strategies—reducing guesswork and supporting proactive health optimisation. Used preventatively, DNA Core testing empowers precision, functional, and personalised medicine by addressing root drivers of disease risk and supporting sustainable, long-term health and resilience.

Heavy Metals Testing:

Heavy metals testing is a key functional medicine assessment used to identify toxic exposure to metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium, which can accumulate in the body and disrupt neurological, hormonal, immune, and metabolic function. Using validated blood, urine, or hair analysis, heavy metals testing helps detect toxic burden that may contribute to fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hormonal imbalance, gut dysfunction, poor detoxification, and chronic inflammation. Identifying metal exposure early allows for personalised detoxification, nutritional, and lifestyle strategies to support liver function, antioxidant capacity, mitochondrial energy production, and nervous system health. From a preventative perspective, heavy metals testing plays an important role in long-term health promotion and disease prevention by reducing toxic load and addressing an often-overlooked root cause of chronic symptoms.

DNA Skin Testing:

DNA Skin testing provides a personalised, preventative approach to skin health by analysing genetic variations that influence collagen production, pigmentation, inflammation, antioxidant capacity, glycation, and skin ageing. By identifying inherited tendencies affecting skin sensitivity, barrier function, UV response, wound healing, and response to active ingredients, DNA Skin testing allows for more informed, targeted treatment planning. This enables clinicians to tailor skincare, in-clinic procedures, and lifestyle or nutritional strategies with greater precision—optimising results while reducing the risk of irritation or ineffective treatments. Used proactively, DNA Skin testing supports long-term skin health, improved treatment outcomes, and personalised aesthetic and dermatological care based on your unique genetic blueprint rather than trial and error.

Immunology Testing:

Immunology testing using the CytoDx panel provides an advanced assessment of immune system function, inflammation, and immune regulation at a cellular signalling level. By analysing cytokine patterns and immune response markers, the CytoDx panel helps identify immune dysregulation associated with chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, allergies, recurrent infections, and poor recovery from stress or illness. This detailed insight supports personalised, evidence-based strategies including targeted nutrition, lifestyle optimisation, and immune-modulating interventions aimed at restoring balance and resilience. Used proactively, CytoDx immunology testing supports early risk identification, improved immune resilience, and long-term health promotion, making it a valuable tool in functional, integrative, and preventative medicine.

DUTCH Testing:

DUTCH testing (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is an advanced hormone assessment used in functional medicine to evaluate sex hormones and adrenal function with greater detail than standard blood tests. By measuring key hormone metabolites, including oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and melatonin, DUTCH testing provides a comprehensive picture of hormone production, detoxification pathways, and hormonal balance. It is particularly useful for investigating symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, poor sleep, low libido, PMS, perimenopause and menopause concerns, and stress-related burnout. DUTCH testing supports personalised treatment planning through targeted lifestyle, nutritional, and supplementation strategies, helping optimise hormone health, improve energy and sleep, reduce symptoms, and support long-term wellbeing and disease prevention.

 

With access to over 900 advanced functional medicine tests, we offer an exceptional level of insight for personalised health optimisation, biohacking, and enhanced preventative care. From hormones, gut health, genetics, methylation, and nutrient status to inflammation, metabolic risk, immune function, and toxic burden, our comprehensive testing options allow us to identify root causes early and build highly targeted strategies for long-term wellbeing. This data-driven approach supports proactive health promotion, improved performance, and disease prevention—helping you take control of your health with precision, clarity, and confidence.

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