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Health genetic testing is just the type of test required for those wishing to know more about their genetic makeup. Genetic testing has clearly come a very long way. Today a simple DNA test can tell you much about your health and the hereditary diseases you may be carrying on your DNA and many are now having this test.

Genetic testing has helped find the links between our genes and the diseases we develop and thanks to this, there are sometimes ways in which we can reduce our likelihood of developing these diseases. A genetic health test means that people can be armed with the necessary knowledge so as to take the adequate measures on how to lead their life- for example changes in their diet and food intake.

 How Exactly can I know my Gentic Health?

Not all companies use the same method of samples collection; some use saliva and some use a small blood sample. A blood sample is typically collected with a small drop of blood taken by pricking the finger tip. A saliva sample is taken by means of an oral swab which is rubbed inside the mouth so as to rub off some cheek cells.

The diseases tested for a varied but often are well over 2 dozen. These include many types of cancers, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. You can find out whether you might develop these conditions way before you begin to have any symptoms.

This type of genetic test to trace the genes we carry associated with certain autoimmune illnesses is sometimes referred to as a genetic predisposition DNA test or genetic DNA test.

 Here is a Short list of just some of the diseases genetic testing can tell you about

The Cancers: Bladder cancer, breast cancer and gastric cancer.

Diseases related to ageing: macular degeneration and Alzheimer’s, graves disease

General health: obesity and migraine.

Genetic testing works by studying genetic variations known as polymorphisms. These polymorphisms are linked to the onset of disease as well as carrying out other functions such as coding for our eye colour and hair colour.

Genetic testing for disease is in itself risk free and for many a great means of having more control over their body and health.

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