DNA Caffeine Sensitivity Test
$149.00
Have you ever contemplated the necessity of reducing your caffeine consumption? Uncover your caffeine metabolism rate by taking the DNA Caffeine Sensitivity Test. This test can help you:
- Assess your caffeine metabolism rate
- Determine if caffeine may heighten your risk of experiencing a heart attack
- Identify whether caffeine contributes to elevated blood pressure levels
- Collection method: Buccal swabs
- Private and confidential online results
Description
Individuals react differently to caffeine due to variations in caffeine metabolism. The duration of caffeine presence in the body is responsible for caffeine sensitivity. Fast metabolizers eliminate caffeine quicker while slow metabolizers take longer. Prolonged circulation of caffeine increases the likelihood of developing heart attacks or high blood pressure, particularly if a slow metabolizer consumes more than three cups of coffee per day. This can elevate the risk of a heart attack by 2-4 times and hypertension by 3 times. To assess if caffeine consumption poses a potential threat to your health, try this simple genetic analysis.
Description
Individuals react differently to caffeine due to variations in caffeine metabolism. The duration of caffeine presence in the body is responsible for caffeine sensitivity. Fast metabolizers eliminate caffeine quicker while slow metabolizers take longer. Prolonged circulation of caffeine increases the likelihood of developing heart attacks or high blood pressure, particularly if a slow metabolizer consumes more than three cups of coffee per day. This can elevate the risk of a heart attack by 2-4 times and hypertension by 3 times. To assess if caffeine consumption poses a potential threat to your health, try this simple genetic analysis.
Our testing laboratory is AABB Accredited, ISO/IEC 17025 Certified and participates in the CAP proficiency testing program.
Technical Info
The CYP1A2 enzyme is responsible for breaking down nearly 95% of the caffeine in the body. This enzyme has two prevalent genetic variants: a “fast” metabolizer variant and a “slow” metabolizer variant.
Inheriting the “slow” genetic variant of the CYP1A2 enzyme results in lower levels of the enzyme and a slower breakdown rate of caffeine. People with this variant take a longer time to eliminate caffeine from their body, which increases the duration of caffeine circulation in their system. Consequently, “slow” metabolizers face a higher risk of developing heart problems and hypertension. To minimize the risk, it is advisable for individuals with the “slow” variant to reduce their caffeine intake.
