#dan testing

Genetic testing is a diagnostic tool to know about a person’s DNA structure, chromosomes, genomes, etc. As most of us know, genetics is something which is passed to us from our older generations. The development and functioning of an organ depend on genes. All this genetic information is stored in a molecule inside the cell. This molecule is called DNA. As the person ages, his lifestyle habits do also affect the overall health and organ functioning. Through genetic testing, we can predict and diagnose numerous diseases, such as ovarian cancer and breast cancer, psoriasis, Parkinson’s disease, obesity, etc.

Is genetic testing useful?

This pandemic has taught us that nothing is more important than health. As we know, most of us nowadays don’t even have a proper diet. By genetic testing, we can alert ourselves and get to know our health status better. Most genetic disorders are asymptomatic till a certain age, so learning about them beforehand and taking precautions for it can add value and years to your life. Once you come to know about your health, you can modify some lifestyle habits, diet and consult a nutritionist to help you so that you can stay healthy as long as possible. If anyone from your family, or any of your relatives, gets diagnosed with genetic-related diseases, it is better to go for DNA genetic testing. Remember, prevention is always better than cure. Also, by genetic testing, you can know what diet suits you the best and choose the best diet for yourself to get the best nutrition out of it.

In India, currently, there are quite a few labs that can help you with genetic testing. However, you can go for the labs certified by NABL, an Indian regulatory authority. You can also choose a website run by professionals, ones who are already certified in genomics, nutrition, etc, to gain more knowledge about the test.

Currently, there are diagnostic centers that have their websites, where you can log in and get registered. Once you send them your blood samples, they will go through numerous blood tests along with genetic testing to understand your overall health. If people on the same website have nutritionists and doctors, it will be easy to get a consultation. Once you get your reports, those professionals will help you with your lifestyle modifications, dietary habits, and other counseling, which you require. Nugenomics is one such platform in India, which is run by professionals and where you can get tested and reviewed simultaneously. Once the test is over, they can remove your details and sample information from the site, so you don’t have to worry about your privacy. They are very well secured as well and provide value for money spent on treatment.

As the saying goes, ‘Health is Wealth’, so taking care of health should be our priority. Speaking about the cost of genetic counseling and testing, as India has quite a few diagnostic centers nowadays, you can choose the one which suits your budget. You can choose subscriptions to save some money, such as the one Nugenomics has - a 3-month subscription to save you some bucks.