Feedback: DNA testing and nutritional supplements
posted in - Feedback, - Palmdoc |Adrian writes in:
I am looking for information on DNA testing. I am told that there is a doctor that does DNA testing (by taking a sample of a hair) and then charges RM450 for it. After testing, her assistant will suggest supplement pills to the “deficiencies” that the DNA test results have indicated. Is there a cheaper alternative to DNA testing? Thanks Adrian
Hi Adrian. Everytime someone tries to sell you some supplements based on “scientific testing” you should ask yourself whether this is proven. Sometimes it is an outright scam like Live Blood Analysis.
Now we have to ask how accurately DNA tests are going to predict what health issues one may experience in the future, and indeed whether or not “supplements” are going to alter the course of events. In the US, DNA testing has been made direct to consumer, and this type of marketing has been subject to US government probes. I personally think the field of Nutritional genomics still needs more study on humans. We don’t know enough at this point in time to make strong recommendations.
Related links:
SFGate – Customized vitamins a fix for genetic flaws?
Fox video
Quackwatch: At Home DNA tests – Marketing Scam or Medical Breakthrough?
Cheaper alternatives?: don’t smoke, exercise, eat a well balanced diet, watch your waist line!
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