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We are pleased to offer pharmacogenetic testing through Genesight. The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes how your genes may affect your response to medications commonly prescribed to treat depression. The GeneSight Psychotropic test provides your clinician with information about which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work for you, or may have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup.
DNA or Gene SNP Testing
Genetics play a crucial role in how our bodies grow and age, especially when it comes to our hormones, neurotransmitters and diet. In combination, they have an impact on our stress and sleep response. According to current research, nearly 70 percent of office visits today and a large percentage of prescriptions today are to help manage sleep and emotional liability. Some of these responses are a result of genetics. Variations in our genetic code can have both positive and negative effects on how our bodies manage stress and hormones.
Depression is a feature of some psychiatric syndromes such as major depressive disorder but it may also be a normal reaction to certain life events. A recent identification of obesity predisposing genes that are highly expressed in the brain raises the possibility of their genetic contribution to depression. Multiple variations contribute to polygenic obesity and may contribute to depression. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, aches, pains, digestive problems or reduced energy may also be present. Most likely you don’t know if you have these gene variations, which means you don’t know what actions you can take to help maintain your optimal health.