At-Home Methylation Screening Test

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What Biomarkers Are Measured?

Homocysteine is an amino acid involved in methylation and cardiovascular health. Elevated levels indicate poor methylation, often due to deficiencies in folate or B12, increasing the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, and inflammation-related disorders.

Folate (vitamin B9) is crucial for DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and methylation. It converts homocysteine into methionine, supporting detoxification and neurological health. Deficiency can impair methylation, leading to elevated homocysteine and potential cardiovascular or cognitive issues.

Vitamin B12 is essential for energy production, nerve function, and methylation. It works with folate to convert homocysteine into methionine. Deficiency can cause neurological issues, anemia, poor methylation, and increased homocysteine levels, impacting overall health.

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Why Should You Consider a Methylation Screening Panel?

Methylation issues can show up in various ways, affecting multiple aspects of your well-being. Here's how your body might signal the need for a closer look:

Energy & Metabolism

•Persistent fatigue or sluggishness despite rest
•Difficulty maintaining a healthy weight, unexplained weight gain or loss
•Blood sugar imbalances causing energy crashes or cravings
•Sensitivity to caffeine, alcohol, or medications due to impaired detoxification

Neuro/Mental Health

•Brain fog, forgetfulness, or trouble concentrating
•Anxiety, depression, or frequent mood swings
•Insomnia or difficulty falling and staying asleep
•High sensitivity to stress, feeling overwhelmed easily
•Tingling or numbness in extremities due to nerve function issue

Immune Function

•Frequent colds, infections, or slow recovery from illness
•Chemical sensitivities to perfumes, cleaning products, or smoke
•Difficulty tolerating alcohol, leading to headaches or nausea
•Skin issues like acne, eczema, or rashes due to toxin buildup
•High homocysteine, increasing cardiovascular disease risk

Digestive Issues

•Bloating and excessive gas after meals
•Indigestion or discomfort after eating fatty foods
•Frequent heartburn or acid reflux
•Loss of appetite or early satiety
•Unexplained nausea, especially in the morning
•Mucus in stools, indicating digestive irritation

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FAQ

Your questions, answered

What comes with the service?

Choose Health is an at-home health tracking service that allows you to track key markers of internal health (collected with a simple prick of your finger) and learn how your diet, exercise and lifestyle are impacting your markers so you can make more informed decisions on your health journey. Each kit contains:
• Lab test supplies
• Tape measure for visceral fat
• Pre-paid shipping package to send your test to the lab
• Unlimited subscription to Choose Health mobile tracking service application

What markers can I test?

You can personalize your test to track the markers that are most relevant to you. If you don't know which markers you want to test, our team of doctors will help recommend which might be most relevant to you based on your lifestyle, goals and family history. Our current list of markers include:
• Cardiovascular Health (Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio)
• Insulin Resistance (Trigylcerides : HDL Ratio)
• Average Blood Sugar (hbA1c)
• Body Composition and Visceral Fat (Waist : Heigh Ratio)
• Oxidative Stress (GGT)
• Inflammation (hs-CRP)
• Vitamin D (25-OH vitamin D)
• Testosterone (Total)
• Thyroid (TSH)

Who should take this test?

If you would like to learn how your nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, drinking and family history are impacting your long-term health you should take this test. You must be over 18.

What labs are used to process my test?

We only partner CLIA and CAP accredited labs to provide testing solutions. These labs have the same accreditations as labs that your doctor might use.

Does Choose Health do DNA testing?

Choose Health is an at-home blood testing service. We do not offer DNA testing and your sample will never be stored or saved for the purpose of testing your DNA. The labs we have partnered with do not offer DNA testing services.

How do I take this test?

Please watch our instructional video on how to properly take the test: by copy and pasting the following link into your search bar: https://choosehealth.io/instructions