Description: Ever wonder if you need to cut back your caffeine intake? Discover whether you are a fast or slow caffeine metabolizer with the DNA caffeine Sensitivity Test. • Genetic variants in the CYP1A2 gene • "Slow" metabolizers are at increased risk of heart attacks and hypertension • Quick and painless sample collection • 100% private and confidential online results Detailed Description Not all of us are equally affected by caffeine. Caffeine sensitivity depends on how long it stays around in our bodies. Some of us are “fast” caffeine metabolizers and clear caffeine much faster, while “slow” metabolizers take longer to clear it from their body. The longer caffeine stays in the circulation, the higher the risk of a heart attack or high blood pressure (hypertension). By drinking more than 3 cups of coffee per day a slow metabolizer may be increasing their risk of • a heart attack by 2- to 4-fold • hypertension by 3-fold Take this simple genetic analysis to determine if caffeine consumption may be harming your health. The Genetics Close to 95% of the caffeine in the body is broken down by the CYP1A2 enzyme. There are two common genetic variants of this enzyme – a “fast” metabolizer variant and a “slow” metabolizer variant. The "slow" caffeine metabolizer variant The “slow” genetic variant is associated with lower levels of the CYP1A2 enzyme and a slower rate of caffeine breakdown. People who inherit the “slow” variant take longer to clear caffeine from their body. The longer the caffeine stays in circulation, the higher the risk of heart problems and hypertension. Reduced caffeine consumption is recommended for “slow” metabolizers. Effects of Caffeine Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world. But, unlike other drugs that affect the brain, it’s legal, unregulated, and is available in many different forms. Once in our bodies, caffeine will bind to receptors on the surface of nerve cells increasing their activity stimulate the pituitary glad to release hormones prompt the adrenal glands to make the “fight or flight” hormone adrenaline Caffeine also increases the levels of the “feel good” dopamine, a chemical messenger in our brain, activating the pleasure centers of the brain. This increase in dopamine may be behind caffeine addiction. How It Works Step 1: Order test kit onlineStep 2: Collect DNA sample using a painless mouth swab, and mail to the lab in the provided return envelopeStep 3: Receive your results online NOTE: Please provide your email address for reporting results.
Price: 149 USD
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
End Time: 2024-03-06T22:46:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Genovate
Expiration Date: None
Type: Self-Test
Manufacturer Warranty: None
Sample Type: Saliva
MPN: Does not apply
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
