Genetic Information Can Help You Improve Your Brain Function

Boost Your Brain with Our Nutrigenomics Testing 

Struggling with brain fog or memory issues? Want to optimize your brain health as you age? Our new nutrigenomics (genetics +personalized nutrition) test analyzes over 157 genes to optimize brain function and promote healthy aging. Every gene we look at is something that you can take action to support.   

This at-home cheek swab test delivers a personalized report in about 4 weeks, guiding diet, lifestyle, and supplementation for better cognition.  Included in the test is a ‘Report of Findings’ session with the owner of Heights of Health, Tracy Southwick, ND, where she will hone in on how your genetics might be affecting your specific symptoms and will tell you what to do to support your unique makeup through lifestyle, diet and supplementation.  

Here are some examples of what might come up in your testing (remember, you can actually support these variants): 

Genes for Brain Function and Memory 

• BDNF: Supports neuroplasticity and memory; variants may reduce learning capacity. 
• COMT: Regulates dopamine, affecting focus and stress response. 
• APOE: Influences lipid metabolism; ε4 variant increases cognitive decline risk. 
• Others (HTR1A, DRD1-4, ANK3, AKT1): Impact serotonin, dopamine, and neuron function. 

The test also addresses many other genes that affect brain and overall health and wellbeing: 

Key Factors Affecting Brain Health 

• Inflammation (IL-6R): Variants increase neuroinflammation, harming cognition. 
• Oxidative Stress (MNSOD, ENOS, NQO1): Weak antioxidant defenses damage neurons. 
• Methylation (MTHFR, MTR, COMT): Impaired folate processing affects neurotransmitter balance. 
• Blood Sugar Regulation: Poor glucose control starves the brain, reducing focus. 
• Detoxification (NQO1, COMT): Inefficient detox leads to toxin buildup, impairing cognition. 

Here are some examples of what might be recommended based upon your unique DNA: 

Personalized Recommendations 

• Lifestyle: Mindfulness, aerobic exercise, sleep, and sunlight exposure boost BDNF and reduce stress. 
• Diet: Anti-inflammatory foods (Omega-3s, greens), B-vitamins, and cruciferous veggies support methylation and detox. 
• Supplements: Methylated B-vitamins, Omega-3s, curcumin, lion’s mane, and CoQ10 enhance brain resilience. 

Why It Works 

Our nutrigenomics test creates a tailored plan to address genetic vulnerabilities, reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and toxin buildup while stabilizing blood sugar and optimizing methylation. This promotes sharper memory, focus, and long-term brain health. 

Order your test today and start a personalized path to better brain health.  This test is specially priced in September for $650 (normally $800) and is HSA/FSA-eligible and includes an extensive report and a summary Report of Findings from Tracy. 

Call (or text) our office at 713-861-6777 to set this up before our pricing changes! 

Click here to learn more about our Genetic Testing program.