DNA Lactose Intolerance Test
$149.00
Are your digestive problems possibly a result of lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance affects about 65% of people worldwide to varying degrees. Consider taking the DNA Lactose Intolerance test to determine if you are one of them.
- Include the analysis of five prevalent genetic variations in the MCM6 gene.
- Distinguish between lactose intolerance and lactase persistence.
- The sample collection process is painless.
- Collection method: Buccal swabs
- Private and confidential online results
Description
Individuals who have lactose intolerance are unable to properly break down and absorb lactose, a sugar found in milk, due to insufficient production of lactase enzyme. This often results in gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea when consuming dairy products.
On the other hand, lactase persistence refers to the ability to maintain lactase enzyme production throughout adulthood, allowing for the consumption of dairy products without symptoms.
Our DNA Lactose Intolerance test requires only a simple and painless mouth swab to analyze your DNA and determine if you may be at an elevated risk for lactose intolerance.
Description
Individuals who have lactose intolerance are unable to properly break down and absorb lactose, a sugar found in milk, due to insufficient production of lactase enzyme. This often results in gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea when consuming dairy products.
On the other hand, lactase persistence refers to the ability to maintain lactase enzyme production throughout adulthood, allowing for the consumption of dairy products without symptoms.
Our DNA Lactose Intolerance test requires only a simple and painless mouth swab to analyze your DNA and determine if you may be at an elevated risk for lactose intolerance.
Our testing laboratory is AABB Accredited, ISO/IEC 17025 Certified and participates in the CAP proficiency testing program.
Technical Info
The most significant factor influencing lactose intolerance or lactase persistence is genetic variation. Our DNA Lactose Intolerance test accurately identifies whether you have inherited any of the five prevalent genetic variations in the MCM6 gene that enable lactase persistence.
The MCM6 gene is responsible for encoding a protein that regulates the production of various proteins, including lactase, which is encoded by the nearby LCT gene. Individuals who possess at least one of the five common genetic variants in the MCM6 gene are less likely to experience lactose intolerance. Conversely, those who do not carry any of these variants have an increased risk of lactose intolerance.The MCM6 gene encodes a protein that controls the production of other proteins. This includes lactase, encoded by the nearby LCT gene. People with at least one of these variants are unlikely to suffer from lactose intolerance. Those that do not carry any of these variants have an increased risk of lactose intolerance.
