The sports genetic study measures the genetic variations that have a direct impact on the activity and physical capacity of patients.
What is the sports genetic test?
The sports genetic study measures the genetic variations that have a direct impact on the activity and physical capacity of patients.
The difference with other medical tests is that this test offers valid information for the patient’s entire sporting life, since the analysis of the genome provides information on how the predisposition, capacities, absorptions, metabolizations, etc. are structurally determined.
The sports genetic test is performed through a saliva test.
What does the sports genetic test consist of?
The study is performed through a saliva test, it is completely painless. The information provided by the test is about:
- Hypertrophy
- Recovery of lost weight
- Response to physical exercise
- Satiety and appetite
- Overweight
- Muscle cramps
- Aerobic capacity (VO2max)
- Exercise energy
- Lactate mobilization
- Strength Profile
- Coronary heart disease
- Hypertension
- Carbohydrate assimilation
- Fat assimilation
- Saturated fat assimilation
- Monounsaturated fats
- Polyunsaturated fats
- Hypertension and salt intake
- Fructose intolerance
- Histamine intolerance
- Lactose intolerance
- Gluten intolerance (celiac disease)
- Alcohol metabolism
- Bone fractures
- Inflammation and physical exercise
- Ligament injuries
- Muscle injuries
- Muscle recovery
- Tendinopathies
- Vitamins (A, B12, B6, B9, C, D and E)
- Minerals (Calcium, Iron, Potassium and Magnesium)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Cholesterol
- Diabetes Type II
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Osteoporosis
- Creatine
- Oxidative stress and aging
- Caffeine metabolization
- PUFAs (Omega 3 and Omega 6)
Why is it performed?
The sports genetic test helps to define a personalized training and nutrition program for the patient. This is achieved thanks to the genetic information obtained with the test, it is possible to know the physical activity that best suits the patient’s personal characteristics, as well as the risk factors for possible injuries and cardiovascular diseases to which he/she is exposed.
Preparation for the sports genetic test
This diagnostic test does not require any type of prior preparation, since it is simply necessary to collect a saliva sample from the patient.
In some cases the specialist may indicate to the patient that it is better not to eat anything about four hours before the test.
If you need to perform a sports genetic test, you can buy it online and choose the laboratory closest to you.