GeneFolio Vitality: Fitness & Nutrition
Genetics is an important factor in the bigger picture of fitness and nutrition.
GeneFolio® Vitality is a personalized fitness and nutrition test that examines genetic variations across the entire genome to unravel the genetic influences for 50 fitness, nutrition and diet factors — as well as lifestyle traits. For example, the test examines your body’s response to exercise, your tendency for certain muscle injuries, and how your body breaks down certain nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
This analysis gives you informed reasons to help you design fitness goals that are smart for you, as well as make nutritional changes to improve your well-being.
How can this test help me?
This test can help you:
- Create a fitness plan that works better for your body.
- Understand which foods might benefit you most.
- Learn about potential injury risks based on your genetics.
- Make informed choices about vitamins and supplements.
- Optimize your sleep and brain health.
Remember, this test is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease. It’s a tool to help you make better lifestyle choices. We recommend sharing your results with a healthcare professional who can help you create a personalized wellness plan.
What will my report include?
The GeneFolio Vitality report organizes traits into several main categories. For each trait, we combine information from multiple genetic markers to give you a more complete picture. Your results show how you compare to others in the general population.
- Fitness: How your body might respond to different types of exercise, recovery from activities, and your potential risks for certain injuries.
- Nutrition: How your body processes different foods and nutrients, and which dietary approaches may be most effective for you.
- Brain Health: How genetic factors may influence your pain sensitivity, chance of migraines, and your cognitive function.
- Hormones: How your genes may affect hormone balance and related overall wellness.
- Sleep: How your genes may influence your sleep quality and circadian rhythms.
- Vitamins: How well your body uses different vitamins and minerals.
Our Avera experts are here to help you understand your results and apply them to your daily life.
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How should I use my report?
You can share your results with a number of providers and experts at Avera who can help you in your fitness and nutrition journey when you have your report. They can include:
If you are an Avera Health Plans member or Avera employee, you can also use the report with the free health coaching services available as part of the LiveNOW well-being program.
How to Order
Discover fitness, nutrition and weight management strategies personalized to you. The GeneFolio Vitality test is available to order online for $279 through Avera Lab Direct Testing. After you order, you can simply go to one of our direct lab locations for the screening – and then share the results with your provider.
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