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Over the past decade, studies in men and women have shown that inflammation is a major risk factor for heart disease, perhaps as important as unhealthy cholesterol levels. Recent scientific discoveries indicate that part of the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, is due to variations in the genes we inherit. As with conventional cardiovascular risk factors such as high cholesterol, smoking and diabetes, the presence of one or more of these DNA variations does not mean that an individual will develop cardiovascular disease. However, using knowledge about genetic risk factors to make informed diet and lifestyle choices may reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future.
Gensona Heart Health is the first and only genetic test that analyzes two interleukin-1 (IL1) genes for variations that identify a person’s predisposition to overexpress inflammation and risk of cardiovascular disease. Genetic susceptibility to IL1 may not cause heart disease, but rather may lead to earlier or more severe disease. This test is not intended and does not diagnose any specific disease. The IL1 genetic test can be used to differentiate certain IL1 genotypes associated with different inflammatory responses to identify individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease and heart attacks even before the age of 60.
The IL1 Genetic Test for Heart Health is based on scientific data from genetic association studies obtained through research collaborations with cardiovascular disease scientific experts at leading academic institutions. Developed by Interleukin, this exclusive, patented test uses the latest medical research and technology to provide the best genetic information available to help make decisions aimed at maintaining heart health.
The genetic test provides risk information independent of traditional risk factors (such as family history, hypertension and smoking) when assessing the risk of heart disease. The composite genotypes of IL1 are as important as many of the standard risk factors currently associated with heart disease. A positive result means that the DNA pattern in your IL1 genes is associated with a tendency for increased inflammation and heart disease before you reach age 60. Individuals who test positive have about twice the risk of heart attacks compared to individuals who are at the lowest risk level.
Knowledge of an individual’s IL1 genotype identifies a lifelong influence on inflammation, which can be modulated through preventive actions. The composite genotypes of IL1 associated with increased risk are common across most ethnic and racial groups. Knowing predisposition to inflammation can help one develop a personalized health plan (diet and lifestyle) for risk reduction. Dietary and lifestyle decisions aimed at reducing inflammation caused by IL1 can improve heart health.
My next article titled “The Science Behind the Gensona Heart Health Genetic Test” will provide a scientific summary of this testing procedure.
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Kevin McNabb
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