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The Zinc-Iron Gene Check Test analyses key genetic variants related to zinc and iron metabolism, helping you understand how your body absorbs, transports, and regulates these essential minerals. Since both zinc and iron play crucial roles in immune function, brain health, energy production, and overall well-being, genetic variations can impact your ability to maintain optimal levels.

Our Zinc-Iron DNA Test provides in-depth insights into how your body processes and regulates these essential minerals. By analysing key genetic markers, this test helps you understand your individual nutrient absorption, metabolism, and potential imbalances.

With this test, you will gain a detailed understanding of:

• Your body’s ability to absorb and utilize zinc and iron efficiently – Discover whether your genetics support optimal mineral absorption or if you may be prone to deficiencies.
• Your risk of iron deficiency or overload – Some individuals have genetic variations that make them more susceptible to iron-related conditions, such as anaemia or hemochromatosis. This test helps identify those risks.
• The impact of your genetics on zinc transport and function – Zinc plays a vital role in immune health, wound healing, brain function, and metabolism. Understanding your genetic profile can reveal how well your body maintains adequate zinc levels.
• Personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations – Based on your results, you’ll receive science-backed guidance on how to optimize your zinc and iron intake through diet, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments.

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This test analyses key genes involved in the regulation of zinc and iron metabolism, providing a detailed understanding of how your genetic profile affects the absorption, transportation, and utilization of these essential minerals. By evaluating specific genetic markers, we can gain insights into your body’s ability to maintain optimal levels of zinc and iron, which are crucial for immune function, cognitive health, energy production, and overall well-being.

Here’s a closer look at the genes tested and what they reveal:

• SLC30A3 (ZnT3): This gene encodes a protein involved in the transport of zinc into synaptic vesicles in the brain. Zinc is a vital element for neurological health, and its transport plays a critical role in cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and mood regulation. Variations in this gene can affect zinc availability in the brain, potentially influencing susceptibility to cognitive decline, neurological disorders, or mood imbalances.
• TMPRSS6: The TMPRSS6 gene regulates the production of hepcidin, the hormone responsible for controlling iron absorption from the digestive system and iron release from body stores. Disruptions in this gene can lead to either iron deficiency anemia (due to excessive hepcidin production) or iron overload conditions like hemochromatosis (due to insufficient hepcidin production). Understanding your TMPRSS6 genetic profile helps assess your risk for both iron deficiency and iron accumulation, allowing for tailored interventions.

By examining these genes and their role in mineral metabolism, the Zinc-Iron Gene Check Test provides a personalized roadmap to help you understand:

• Your risk for zinc and iron deficiencies
• Whether you are prone to conditions like iron overload or anemia
• The best dietary strategies and lifestyle adjustments to optimize zinc and iron intake
• How to prevent nutrient imbalances and support immune function, cognitive health, and energy levels

With this knowledge, you can make informed decisions about your nutrition, supplementation, and overall health strategies, ensuring that you meet your body’s unique mineral needs.

A Zinc-Iron Gene Check test does not require you to provide a blood sample. Our test is performed using buccal swabs that we provide in our home sample collection kit. Collecting samples is quick and easy if you follow the instructions provided carefully.

Sample collection instructions can be found on our “How to Collect DNA Samples” page.

Please read our terms and conditions for clinical and health-related testing carefully and make sure you understand them before placing an order.

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We also offer tests to determine your predisposition to disease, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance and your lipid metabolism. For more information, please click here.

If you’re interested in how your genes impact more than just caffeine metabolism, you might want to explore our Sport DNA Test, which can reveal your ideal sport and even provide a personalized training plan based on your genetic profile.

Disclaimer: Test results are for informational and/or educational purposes only and should NOT be used to make medical, health or other decisions without consulting a physician. Always talk to your physician and seek professional help before taking action. This test is not a substitute for a visit to a physician, or the advice or services of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

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