VLCC introduces DNA-based Nutrigenomics for scientific weight loss

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Premier wellness brand VLCC recently introduced the revolutionary, scientific weight loss and weight management treatment based on DNA and Nutrigenomics at its two centres in Colombo 7 and Nugegoda. The treatment, which uses the patient’s own unique DNA make-up, has been proven to be one of the most effective methods in use across the world today.

The treatment uses DNA test panels to identify weight loss factors and treat accordingly, while also carrying out health and nutrient scans, and skin and hair nutrition level testing. The VLCC Nutrigenomics test uses a person’s saliva instead of blood, and is therefore completely pain-free and hassle-free. Patients who wish to obtain a DNA-based test need to do only one test for their lifetime, as a person’s basic DNA make-up does not change during a life span.

The test has the ability to predict diet issues, insulin resistance, and the likelihood of other diseases based on family history, etc. It also provides the necessary solutions for weight loss and gain. The body’s rapid metabolism time, or the most active period, can also be gauged. A person’s energy expenditure rate, appetite regulation, and fat mobilisation are some of the other results that can be measured.

VLCC uses a variety of different tests, depending on the individual requirement of each client:

The Weight Loss tests are further broken down into the Basic Go Getter test (for those with no history of diabetes personally or in the family), the Basic Challenger test (for those with a history of personal of family diabetes) and the Fighter test (for a stubborn case of weight loss for those who have tried and tested other methods to no avail).

The Nutrient Scan Panel test analyses key nutrients for any tendency towards deficiencies and how it impacts the client’s health. Major nutrients analysed include Vitamin B12 and B6, Vitamin D, Calcium and antioxidants.

The Health Scan Panel predicts genetic tendencies towards specific medical conditions, more so if there is any family history. It also helps understand how to manage an existing medical condition like PCOS, bone conditions, hypertension and heart conditions, diabetes/ hyperinsulinemia and gastric distress.

Skin conditions such as rashes, psoriasis, urticaria and acne, and hair ailments such as genetic tendency towards hair loss, etc., can also be gauged through the Skin and Hair Panels, respectively.