We care about your needs. If you have questions regarding which of our services to choose, please feel free to email or call us. We would be happy to spend a few minutes helping you to discuss how genomics testing can fit into your health and performance goals.

24-hour cancellation policy: we politely request athletes contact their eNRG Performance Sport Dietitian at least 24 hours in advance to cancel appointments.  If appointments are cancelled less than 24 hours beforehand, the scheduled consultation will be billed.

Genomics Information

A genome is an organism’s complete set of genetic instructions, and can be found in almost every cell in the body. The human genome is made up of 20,000 – 25,000 genes, containing over 3 billion base pairs of DNA.

Genomics identifies and analyses variations in the DNA called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). A SNP may have no effect at all or it can change the proteins created by a gene, making them more or less effective. Proteins run all systems in our body, and over time a small change can have a great impact on the organism.

Every time a cell replicates itself to replace dying cells in an organ or tissue, or when a protein needs to be produced, portions of the chromosome need to expose the needed genetic information. Sometimes during this process malfunctions and leads to errors or variations in the newly created proteins. Most of the time our system detects and repairs DNA errors before they get translated into a protein, but at times they become a permanent part of the DNA, leading to alterations in a person’s biochemistry and metabolism. Over time, this can result in developing certain chronic diseases.

Genomic testing provides a better understanding of an individual’s genetic blueprint, providing the scientific data and analytical information needed to develop a precise, individualized DNA based daily nutrition plan to improve health and athletic performance.

Genomic Testing Packages

We offer two different genomics packages: athletic performance and health and wellness. Your test results are presented in a customized report, which includes dna based nutrition recommendations from your enrg performance sport dietitian.

Each genomic test contains 70 of the most applicable genetic markers that includes information about the following:

Nutrient Metabolism

• Micronutrient deficiencies (Vitamin A, B12, C, D, E, Folate, Iron, and Calcium)

Cardiometabolic Health

• Caffeine (fast or slow metabolizer which can impact health and athletic performance)

• Whole grains and Type 2 Diabetes association

• Sodium and the predisposition to heart disease and hypertension

• Omega-3 fat and the quantity necessary to improve health and performance

• Saturated fat and body composition association

Weight Management

• Energy balance and its association with resting metabolic rate

• Physical activity (endurance, power/strength)

• Protein, total fat, saturated and unsaturated fat associated with body weight and body composition goals

Food Intolerance Risks

• Lactose

• Gluten

Eating Habits

• Fat taste perception

• Sugar and starch preference

• Tendency to eat between meals

Fitness and Physical Activity

• Exercise motivation and behavior

• Power, strength, and endurance based genetic advantages to certain types of exercise and sport

• Pain tolerance

• Achilles tendon injury risk

Testing Process (for local and non-local individuals):

Local to Colorado: come visit us in the denver/littleton area and follow these steps:

1. Complete the Client Consent Form.

2. Submit payment for the test of your choice.

3. After we receive payment, we will email you to schedule a time for your visit and collection of your saliva sample.

4. After we collect a small amount of saliva from you during your visit, we will mail it to the laboratory and then we wait about 2 weeks for the results.

5. Once we receive the results, we will email them to you and schedule a 45 minute meeting (phone or in-person) to review the results and discuss your DNA based daily nutrition plan.

If you are not local to the denver, colorado area, follow these steps:

1. Complete the Client Consent Form.

2. Submit payment for the test of your choice.

3. After we receive payment, we will email you to obtain your mailing address. We will then drop a home collection kit in the mail.

4. You will collect your saliva sample and mail to the laboratory in the postage paid envelope.

5. In approximately 2 weeks, we will receive your results, will email them to you and schedule a 45 minute phone consultation to review the results and discuss your DNA based daily nutrition plan.