Area
of focus
| General Health &
Nutritional Wellbeing |
Gut Health |
Personal Drug
Compatibility |
Test
sample |
DNA from cheek cell swab |
RNA from stool sample |
DNA from saliva sample |
| Test outcomes |
- A summary of your unique genetic predispositions to chronic disease including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and neurodegenerative disease.
- A summary of your unique metabolic responsiveness to diet and exercise intervention, including inflammatory risk, nutrient deficiency risk, and genetic food intolerance markers.
- Personalised nutrition, exercise and supplement intervention strategies to combat genetic risks.
- A personalised summary of high priority areas.
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- A functional rating of your gut health based on >20 integrated subscores which reflect the present state of your gut microbiome.
- Identification of the active microorganisms living in your gut.
- A detailed list of foods and nutritional supplements to improve the microbial diversity of your gut microbiome.
- A list of specific foods to avoid, which are likely to aggravate gastrointestinal distress.
- A personalised list of superfoods, which are likely to enhance the microbial ecosystem in your gut.
- Nutrient recommendations to include as gut-support supplements.
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- An itemised table of medical drugs, per category, indicating the safe and unsuitable options for your genotype.
- Personalised feedback on your current medication regimen, including suggested drug alternatives in the case of genetic incompatibility.
- Personalised feedback on optimal drug dosage for your genotype, in comparison to the standardised prescribed dose.
- Warnings of drug-drug and drug-nutrient contraindications.
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| Window of validity |
- Life-time validity.
- 3X4 is a once-off test that can be taken at any age and stage of life.
- Your genetic blueprint will never change (unlike a blood test, your DNA is a constant variable).
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- Short-term validity.
- Viome provides a snapshot of your gut health at a specific moment in time.
- Re-testing is recommended after 6-9 months to observe changes in gut health after dietary manipulation.
- Re-testing can be done regularly according to personal interest.
- Many patients achieve adequate insight with only one test.
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- Life-time validity.
- PharmaGene is a once-off test that can be taken at any age and stage of life.
- Your genetic blueprint will never change, but PharmaGene recommendations may change with the removal/addition of new drugs to your medication regimen.
- The PharmaGene Live Report can be re-programmed by your doctor as drugs are added or removed from your treatment plan. No further payment is required to re-programme the PharmaGene Live portal.
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| Practitioner support |
- Practitioner support is required to interpret and explain your DNA results.
- Your 3X4 blueprint will be sent to a 3X4 practitioner of your choice for an appointment to discuss the results. This is included in the cost of the test.
- You will receive a user-friendly summary from your 3X4 practitioner.
- Several follow-ups may be required to extensively explore the information in your 3X4 report.
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- Results are self-explanatory and easy to access through the Viome app.
- Practitioner support is optional.
- A registered dietitian or doctor with a special interest in gut health will be able to assist with further gut support.
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- Practitioner support is required to interpret and explain your results.
- Online consultation with a PharmaGene trained medical doctor is available through Next Biosciences.
- Prescription changes can only be administered by a medical doctor.
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| The ideal candidate |
- Anyone interested in proactive health and weight management.
- Anyone with a family history of cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, metabolic disease, obesity, toxin sensitivity and mental health challenges.
- Healthy people, invested in staying healthy.
- Chronically ill people, invested in improving their health.
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- Anyone struggling with recurring abdominal pain and discomfort.
- Anyone battling with symptoms of digestive distress, including gas, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and indigestion.
- Anyone invested in improving their gut health.
- Anyone invested in improving their mental health (gut health and mental health are inextricably linked through the gut-brain-axis).
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- Adults on more than one chronic medication.
- Children under advisement to start ADHD or anti-convulsant medication.
- Anyone struggling with drug side-effects.
- Anyone interested in their personal responsiveness to prescription and OTC medication including pain killers, anesthetics, anti-depressants, immune suppressants, cardiovascular drugs, contraceptives, antimalarials, antibiotics, antifungals and more.
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How long
for results? |
3-4 weeks |
3-4 weeks |
3-4 weeks |
The
cost |
R5 800 |
R6 900 |
R4 900 |
Contact
us |
health@nextbio.co.za |
health@nextbio.co.za |
health@nextbio.co.za |
