Evidence shows that one-size-fits-all nutrition recommendations are inefficient and often ineffective.
Research in nutrigenomics can now explain why the same foods affect different people in different ways.
Our Nutrigenomix test kit was used in the first published, peer-reviewed randomized controlled trial of genetic information
This research showed that DNA-based nutrition recommendations result in greater dietary improvements than general advice.
About Nutrigenomix
Nutrigenomix is a multinational company with over 12,000 practitioners in 75 countries. We are founded by world-renowned experts and built on award-winning technology.
The Science
The Service
We offer comprehensive tests for Health & Wellness, Athletic Performance and Fertility.
Our kits test how genes impact weight loss & body composition, nutrient metabolism, heart health, performance, fertility, food intolerances, and eating habits.
Includes:
- DNA collection kits
- DNA isolation
- Genetic analysis at CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited labs
- Customized reports based on the latest scientific evidence
The Benefits
Peer-reviewed, published research shows that DNA-based dietary advice increases motivation and adherence to nutritional recommendations, compared to general advice.
Your healthcare provider will counsel you on eating more – or less—of certain foods based on your DNA, to:
- Decrease your risk of developing chronic diseases
- Optimize your health, performance and fertility
International Science Advisory Board
Our International Science Advisory Board is made up of world renowned researchers in the field of nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition.
Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD
Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy is a Professor and Associate Chair and held a Canada Research Chair in Nutrigenomics at the University of Toronto. He is also the founder of Nutrigenomix Inc., serves as the company's Chief Science Officer and is Chair of the company's International Science Advisory Board. Dr. El-Sohemy obtained his PhD from the University of Toronto and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard. He has published in the top scientific and medical journals with almost 200 peer reviewed publications and has given more than 300 invited talks around the world. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the journal Genes & Nutrition, serves on the editorial board of 10 other journals, and has served as an expert reviewer for more than 30 different scientific and medical journals and 12 research granting agencies. He has been a member of international expert advisory panels and scientific advisory boards of several organizations. Dr. El-Sohemy is the recipient of several awards for excellence in research by the American College of Nutrition, the Canadian Society for Nutrition and the American Nutrition Association.
Sara Mahdavi, RD, MSc, PhD
Dr. Sara Mahdavi is a Research Fellow and International Scholar at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She is an adjunct professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences and a clinician scientist and research instructor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mahdavi received her doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto in the field of gene-environment interactions and cardiometabolic disease. She has been practicing clinical dietetics over the last decade at several hospitals as well as private practices. Dr. Mahdavi has been an invited speaker at medical conferences and for government agencies. She has published over a dozen original scientific articles in top medical journals, has been an invited reviewer for several clinical journals and serves on the editorial board of the Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease. Dr. Mahdavi's clinical research and practice have varied from early insulin sensitivity to kidney disease, rare genetic disorders, and innovative dermatological interventions.
Lynnette R Ferguson, D.Phil. (Oxon), DSc
Dr. Lynn Ferguson is Program Leader of Nutrigenomics New Zealand. She obtained her D.Phil. from Oxford University working on DNA damage and repair. After her return to New Zealand, she began working as part of the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, using mutagenicity testing as a predictor of carcinogenesis. In 2000, she took on a 50% role as Head of a new Discipline of Nutrition at The University of Auckland. She has recently been investigating the interplay between genes and diet in the development of chronic disease, with particular focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. As Program Leader of Nutrigenomics New Zealand she is working with a range of others to bring nutrigenomics tools to the New Zealand science scene. She has supervised more than 30 students and has more than 300 peer reviewed publications. Dr. Ferguson serves as one of the managing Editors for Mutation Research: Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutation, as well as on the Editorial Boards of several other major journals.
J. Bruce German, PhD
Bruce German is the Director of the Foods for Health Institute at the University of California Davis, and is Professor of Food Science and Technology (http://ffhi.ucdavis.edu/). Dr German received his PhD from Cornell University and joined the faculty at the University of California (Davis) in 1988. In 1997, he was named the first John E. Kinsella Endowed Chair in Food, Nutrition and Health. His research interests in personalized nutrition include the structure and function of dietary lipids, the role of milk components in food and health and the application of metabolic assessment to personalizing diet and health. Dr German has published more than 350 papers and holds a number of patents related to various technologies and applications of bioactive food components. The research articles from his lab rank in the top 5 most cited in the field.
Jose Ordovas, PhD
Jose M. Ordovas is Professor of Nutrition and Director of the Nutrigenomics Laboratory at the United States Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston. After obtaining his PhD from the University of Zaragoza, Spain, he completed postdoctoral work at Harvard, MIT and Tufts University. Dr Ordovas' major research interests focus on the genetic factors predisposing to cardiovascular disease and their interaction with environmental factors. Dr Ordovas has published ~700 articles in peer reviewed journals, and written numerous reviews and edited 5 books on nutrigenomics. He has been an invited speaker at hundreds of International meetings all over the world and is currently a member of the Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board (National Academies). He serves as Editor for Current Opinion in Lipidology (Genetics Section), and on the Editorial Board of numerous journals.
Dr. Ordovas is a Member of Honor of the Spanish Society of Atherosclerosis and has received other awards for his contributions to the field of nutrigenomics.
David JA Jenkins, MD, DSc, PhD
Dr. Jenkins earned his MD and PhD at Oxford University, and is currently a Professor in both the Departments of Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. He is also a staff physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and the Director of the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center, St. Michael's Hospital. Dr Jenkins has published over 300 peer reviewed articles and given hundreds of invited talks around the world. He has served on numerous international committees to set guidelines for the treatment of diabetes and most recently on the new joint United States-Canada DRI system (RDAs) of the National Academy of Sciences. His team was the first to define and explore the concept of the glycemic index of foods and demonstrate the breadth of metabolic effects of viscous soluble fibre. He has received many national and International awards in recognition of his contribution to nutrition research. Dr Jenkins currently holds a Canada Research Chair in Nutrition and Metabolism.
Ben van Ommen, PhD
Dr. Ben van Ommen is Director of the Nutrigenomics Organization (NuGO) and Principal Scientist at TNO, one of the largest independent research organizations in the area of nutrition world-wide. He is also Director of the TNO systems biology program and leading the activities on nutrigenomics, nutritional systems biology, personalized health and personalized medicine. His research applies systems biology to metabolic health and metabolic disease, focusing on understanding all relevant processes involved in maintaining optimal health and causing specific disease sub-phenotypes, developing new biomarkers and treatment strategies.
Nanci S. Guest, PhD, RD, CSCS
Dr. Nanci Guest is a registered dietitian (sport specialty), certified personal trainer and a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and she has been working in private practice in this field for two decades. She completed her doctoral degree in the area of nutrigenomics and athletic performance at the University of Toronto. She obtained her BSc in agriculture and dietetics, and her MSc in nutritional sciences with a sport focus at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Guest has published her research in top journals, presented at international conferences and has given dozens of invited talks around the world. She also teaches advanced sport nutrition courses at the college level. Dr. Guest is a global consultant to professional and amateur athletes and teams, and she was also involved in creating past athlete nutrition guidelines for the International Olympic Committee. She was the Head Dietitian at both the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and the Toronto 2015 Pan Am games and served as a consultant to a variety of international athletes in preparation for the past four London, Sochi, Rio and PyeongChang Olympics.