Genetic risk assessment for developing lactose intolerance+ celiac disease.
Lactose intolerance+ Celiac Disease genetic test (at home)
178,00 € includes VAT
Description
Lactose intolerance is a widespread metabolic disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose due to a shortage of the lactase enzyme. The typical symptoms of lactose intolerance (inactive lactase enzyme) include abdominal pain, bloating, flatus, diarrhea, and occasionally nausea and vomiting.
Celiac disease (CD) is chronic gluten-intolerance that primarily affects small intestine in genetically predisposed individuals. Complaints are resolved by exclusion of gluten from the diet. CD is characterized by nutrient malabsorption resulting from inflammatory injury to the mucosa of the small intestine after ingestion of wheat gluten or similar proteins in rye, barley and triticale (hybrid of wheat and rye). In contrast rice, buckwheat, millet and corn have generally been considered safe grains for celiac patients. Oats can be introduced into the diet of most people with CD (>95%) but only if oats are confirmed to be uncontaminated by other gluten-containing grains.
Results available in: 10 working days
Specimen Requirements: A DNA sample from the mouth on the inside of the cheek
The test does not include a doctor’s consultation. If you wish, you can purchase an additional virtual or telephone consultation or come to the doctor’s appointment.
The sampling kit will be sent by post.
