Genomic Testing Program

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What separates our comprehensive Genomics program from other DNA testing services is in addition to examining the entire Genome, 23,000 genes, we are also a medical practice, able to provide medical oversight to results including safe and effective treatment solutions that consider both traditional and holistic medicine as well as the patients medical history.  While other DNA testing services provide the disclaimer Consult with a healthcare professional before making any major lifestyle changes or if you have any other concerns about your results, we are healthcare professionals.

For example, we are able to not only able to identify dysfunctional genes associated with Hormonal processes, using blood work we can determine current Testosterone and Estrogen levels, and then treat using both traditional HRT and or holistic all-natural medications; our medical providers determine the safety and effectiveness of each treatment and scripting medications when necessary. Likewise for other health and wellness conditions. We have also partnered with the highest quality supplements available through Designs for Health to offer our patients significantly discounted rates around customized supplementation.

By apply genetic testing to our primary care and sports medicine patients, ProAm and Prolistic Health are at the cutting edge of medicine by identify issues in a patient's genetic coding sequence that can prevent peak performance or optimal health and contribute to underlying medical issues that might not yet be active or detectable through lab work alone. Using the most comprehensive genetic testing and reporting platform available enables our medical providers to improve your specific genetic predispositions . Our Genomic Test Program provides our Primary Care patients with the most advanced diagnostic treatment available. 

Genetic testing identifies health issues by looking for specific gene variants that can indicate a predisposition to a disease, confirm a diagnosis, or predict how a person might respond to certain medications. This information helps in tailoring treatment plans, guiding preventative measures, and improving disease management and outcomes. It can also be used for early diagnosis and intervention in conditions like inherited cancers or rare genetic disorders. 

How genetic testing identifies health issues

• Diagnosing and confirming conditions: Genetic testing can confirm a diagnosis based on symptoms or provide a more precise diagnosis if the cause is unclear. This is crucial for conditions that are not easily identifiable through traditional methods.
• Identifying disease susceptibility: Testing can reveal a higher risk for developing certain diseases, such as specific cancers, heart disease, or diabetes. This allows for proactive health management.
• Understanding a diagnosis: For individuals with existing conditions like heart disease or neurodevelopmental disorders, genetic testing can help determine if there is an underlying genetic cause, which may lead to a more targeted treatment and management plan.
• Newborn screening: This identifies genetic disorders early in life, allowing for prompt treatment to prevent adverse outcomes. 

How the information guides treatment and health management Personalized treatment plans:

• Pharmacogenomics: This type of genetic testing can predict how your body will react to certain medications, helping doctors choose the most effective drugs and dosages while minimizing side effects. It is used for conditions like cancer, HIV, and depression.
• Disease-specific treatments: For some diseases, knowing the specific genetic variant can open up access to targeted, disease-modifying therapies.
• Preventative strategies: Knowing you are at high risk for a genetic condition can prompt you to take steps to lower that risk, such as making healthy lifestyle changes or undergoing earlier and more frequent screenings.
• Improved disease management: A genetic diagnosis can help healthcare providers monitor disease progression and proactively plan for potential complications.
• Informed family decisions: Genetic testing can provide information for family planning decisions and help determine if relatives are at risk for the same condition

The 23,000 genes in the human body come in pairs, each coming from our parents, with each set of genes responsible for a particular function or trait such as the color of our eyes, how efficiently we process glycogen, metabolize fats, etc. 

A functional gene is when both genes are performing properly and do not pose a health risk. A dysfunctional gene is when one or both genes are not performing properly, both dysfunctional genes posing the most risk and chance of adverse health conditions or diminished athletic performance. 

ProAm’s Genomic Treatment Program is based on the most advanced testing platform, Opus23 informatics, to give our providers complete insight into a patient’s genetics that significantly influence 8 key areas of health including:

• Methylation 
• Structural (i.e., bone health)
• Aging
• Cognitive health
• Detoxification
• Endocrine health
• Inflammatory status 
• Gastrointestinal health

Because the average person can have up to 2,000 dysfunctional genes, it is imperative that an experienced ProAm health care provider determines the severity of dysfunction, it’s effects on each patient, and the priority of treatment specific to each patient. 

Improvements to compromised genes are made through targeted supplementation, diet, and lifestyle modifications. Our patients are provided a blue print to optimal health and peak performance that can be adjusted based on their health priorities and budget. Likewise if a patient has already performed a comprehensive genomics test, ProAm can review and provide a customized treatment plan. 

Our Genomics Program includes:

•  DNA test that evaluates eight key areas of health throughout the entire genome
• Advanced insight into your unique DNA and biological functions
• Result specific treatment programs administered by medical providers
• Ongoing medical provider access
• 30% off all Designs for Health/Designs for Sport supplements
• Secure encrypted storage 
• A lifetime of improved health, performance, and what makes you unique