The lactose contained in milk is broken down in the intestine by the enzyme lactase so that it can be absorbed into the bloodstream in the form of glucose and galactose. This enzyme is produced in the intestine from infancy because newborns depend on it to be able to utilize and digest breast milk. As children get older, their bodies prepare to digest other foods and the genes responsible for producing the enzyme are gradually switched off. Some people have a genetic mutation that produces a severely impaired enzyme and ultimately makes lactose completely intolerable for them. Unutilized lactose is an excellent source of nutrients for intestinal bacteria, which multiply rapidly and ferment the sugar into fatty, lactic and acetic acids as well as various gases. This process leads to a number of different symptoms, which can vary in severity from person to person. Symptoms include digestive problems such as flatulence, cramps, nausea and diarrhea as well as a number of non-specific complaints such as fatigue or skin problems.

Treatment for lactose intolerance is based on a lactose-free diet, which can achieve complete freedom from symptoms. Unfortunately, lactose intolerance is often not correctly diagnosed for years and digestive upsets are misinterpreted. This is why a genetic analysis to determine a possible lactose intolerance is helpful to clarify a personal intolerance and avoid subsequent complications.



Function
Our laboratory examines the saliva sample sent in for a gene variant that can trigger lactose intolerance. We also check whether the body can absorb sufficient calcium from food. This genetic test enables us to determine how likely lactose intolerance is and whether a corresponding change in diet is necessary. Our experts evaluate the results of the analysis in a written report, which also provides individual recommendations for action. The aim is to detect a possible lactose intolerance at an early stage and avoid subsequent symptoms.



Lactose test kit

• Analysis of the genetic variation relevant for lactose intolerance
• Assessment of the personal risk of lactose intolerance
• Reliable testing in our laboratory
• Evaluation of the test results in a report
• Individual recommendations for a symptom-free diet

Our Beauty Test Kit analyzes the extent to which genes influence biological aging and which individual measures can slow down the aging process.



Cell Renewal

Because most cells in the human body have a limited lifespan, they need to be replaced regularly. For example, intestinal cells, which have a lifespan of only two days, require frequent replacement. In contrast, skin cells have a lifespan of approximately 20 days. Cell renewal occurs independently through division, with the chromosomes, which store our genetic code, needing to be completely duplicated each time.



Aging Process – Cell Renewal

Because most cells in the human body have a limited lifespan, they need to be regularly replaced. For example, intestinal cells, which have a lifespan of only two days, require frequent replacement. In contrast, skin cells have a lifespan of approximately 20 days.



People Age at Different Rates

In particular, the body’s own enzyme telomerase can slow down, prevent, or even reverse the shortening of our telomeres. However, artificially supplementing telomerase through anti-aging creams, supplements, or dietary supplements carries the risk of promoting uncontrolled cell growth and cancer formation. In addition to our genetic predisposition, lifestyle also plays an important role in telomere shortening. For example, smoking, UV radiation, chemicals, an unbalanced diet, long-term stress, and chronic sleep deprivation accelerate cell aging, while regular exercise, fresh whole foods, and the use of relaxation techniques can be beneficial for our telomeres.


Microscopically, our chromosomes have the shape of an X, with their ends also called telomeres. Telomeres form the protective caps of our chromosomes and prevent fraying of our genetic material. With each cell division, our telomeres shorten a little, until eventually they reach a critical length, causing the affected cell to no longer be functional or capable of division and to die.


We refer to this process as aging. However, the increasing degeneration of telomeres and the associated aging process occur at different rates depending on genetic predisposition. In particular, the body’s own enzyme telomerase can slow down, prevent, or even reverse the shortening of our telomeres. However, artificially supplementing telomerase through anti-aging creams, supplements, or dietary supplements carries the risk of promoting uncontrolled cell growth and cancer formation.


In addition to our genetic predisposition, lifestyle also plays an important role in telomere shortening. For example, smoking, UV radiation, chemicals, an unbalanced diet, long-term stress, and chronic sleep deprivation accelerate cell aging, while regular exercise, fresh whole foods, and the use of relaxation techniques can be beneficial for our telomeres.



Function

With our Beauty Test Kit, our laboratory analyzes the saliva sample submitted for those genes associated with the length of your telomeres. In this context, we can determine whether the genetic ability for telomere lengthening is present and which measures are helpful in individual cases to slow down degeneration. We evaluate the analysis results and provide, among other things, individual recommendations for reducing biological aging.



Beauty Test Kit

• Analysis of genes associated with the aging process

• Assessment of genetic ability to slow down aging
• Reliable examination in our laboratory
• Comprehensive evaluation of all test results
• Individual recommendations for reducing biological aging

The NutriScore Test Kit analyzes nutrition-related genes and indicates tendencies regarding which foods are healthy for the individual and which should be avoided. With the NutriScore Test Kit, the individual micronutrient needs of the analyzed person can be determined.



Nutritional Recommendations

General dietary recommendations cannot address individual predispositions and needs. What is healthy for one person may have the opposite effect for another, possibly even contributing to the development of diseases. The cause of these individual differences lies in the genes.



Optimal Nutrition through Nutrigenetics

Research has shown how numerous genetic variations can influence the body and how the body reacts to specific nutrients or food ingredients. Some known metabolic issues include lactose or gluten intolerances. Nutrigenetics allows for the optimization of individual nutrition based on the analysis of nutrition-related genes. Whether a particular food or ingredient is healthy for someone must always consider the overall picture. For some genetic metabolic disorders, calcium-rich dairy products are very healthy for the body, while milk may be unhealthy for others with genetic metabolic issues. In such cases, other foods with a high calcium content are chosen to address a metabolic issue without triggering another problem.


Additionally, there may be unfavorable genetic variations that limit the detoxification of heavy metals such as lead, leading to heavy metal poisoning. Such genetic analysis can help identify potential metabolic issues and improve your health.



Function

Our laboratory examines the saliva sample submitted for more than 50 genetic variations and their effects on around 20 common metabolic disorders. Your individual strengths and weaknesses regarding the utilization of various nutrients are analyzed. The analysis provides detailed information on where variations in nutrition-related genes could lead to problems and how they should be assessed overall. Based on the examination results, we provide recommendations for more than 900 foods. The goal is to tailor the diet to individual health conditions.



NutriScore Test Kit

• Comprehensive analysis of over 50 nutrition-related genes

• Examination of the effects of gene variations on common metabolic issues
• Reliable examination in our laboratory
• Detailed evaluation of analysis results in a report
• Individual recommendations for healthy nutrition

Optimal Athletic Performance through Performance Analysis

The Performance Sensor provides insights into how performance can be enhanced based on individual genes.

Peak Athletic Performance

The Performance Analysis is the essential biomarker panel recommended by Una Diagnostik, which every athlete should undergo at least once a year. Optimize your unique biochemistry with insightful findings and a personalized plan. This test is recommended if you’re an athlete, training for a competition, looking to lose weight, aiming to improve your fitness performance, or taking control of your health and well-being. The biomarkers in this test contribute to many aspects of overall health and well-being.



Biomarkers

Muscle health, whether for athletes, mothers, or aging adults, plays a role in strength, endurance, sleep, and the risk of injuries or illnesses. Skeletal and muscle health is an important system that should be considered in younger years because bones and muscles are closely linked to health and well-being, and their density and composition generally decline with age. It may be surprising how many blood biomarkers play a role in muscle function and recovery. The immune system must work every day to defend against the toxins and pathogens it encounters daily. Similarly, red blood cells must work daily to transport oxygen to all muscles, tissues, and organs in the body. Overall health and well-being depend on many biomarkers that rarely show symptoms to alert you that they are not functioning normally.



Genes & Athletic Performance

Determining your health and well-being based solely on your appearance or feelings is extremely difficult. Annual blood tests help establish a baseline that can be tracked throughout life and optimized at every stage of life, including before, during, and after the onset of symptoms or treatment of a chronic illness. The Performance Analysis is more comprehensive than the average annual blood test and provides a detailed analysis of your metabolism, inflammation levels, hormone balance, and nutrient status, as well as the effects of your diet, exercise, and daily habits on your body systems and organs.



Nutrient Deficiency

Every athletic activity carries a potential risk of injury, including overuse injuries, pain, and accidents, with those participating in contact sports being the most vulnerable. But you don’t have to be an athlete to reduce your risk of injury in everyday life. Minimizing inflammatory biomarkers and optimizing hormone levels through knowledge of these biomarkers is a good start:

• TSH
• HS-CRP
• Cortisol
• RBC-Magnesium
• Vitamin D
• WBCs

Risk of Chronic Diseases

Age is a major risk factor that increases the risk of several chronic diseases: dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. Discover early on which biomarkers increase your risk of chronic diseases and how you can modify them.



How the Performance Analysis Works

With the Performance Test Kit, our laboratory conducts a comprehensive genetic analysis. Over 20 genetic variations associated with individual performance are examined in the submitted sample. After the tests are successfully completed, we summarize our findings in a detailed written report. In addition to the genetic analysis, which covers topics such as muscle fiber type, prevention, and nutrition, our report includes recommendations to improve personal performance. In this way, our Performance Test Kit can effectively help achieve peak performance in training and simultaneously reduce the risk of injuries.



Performance Test Kit

• Analysis of over 20 relevant genetic variations
• Reliable examination in our laboratory
• Written evaluation of test results
• Determination of muscle fiber type
• Tips for injury prevention
• Recommendations for optimal nutrition