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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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If you’ve ever had to have an X-ray or a CT scan done, you’ve probably had the thought in the back of your mind if this is safe. Today I want to talk a little bit about what we do know when it comes to that radiation exposure and what risks are actually involved, whether we have to go in for dental X-rays, chest X-rays or CT scan.†
It’s estimated that in this country alone, we probably do over 100 million regular X-rays of the chest or bones every single year. When it comes to CT scans, we’re looking at probably over 80 million CT scans that are conducted each and every single year. When we look at the dental X-rays, this is over a billion conducted every single year in the United States. That’s a lot of radiation exposure that we can put ourselves at risk for.†
Considering how common these tests are, we have to be aware of the potential risks. We know that there is a dose-dependent adverse effect of X-rays that has been linked to cancers. Many researchers have been studying that particular cancer risk in both adults and children. It’s estimated that radiation exposure during medical imaging can be associated with 2% of all cancers in the United States.†
Studies have shown that exposure to ionizing radiation from X-rays can be very problematic. This is because of DNA damage, which can result in a DNA mutation that can then lead to cancer further down the road.†
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When it comes to oxidative stress and cellular damage, we have to think about antioxidants. Let’s run through the basics of nutrients you should be considering taking when it comes to your exposure to X-rays and CT scans.†
We know that antioxidants are going to be important when we have to shield ourselves from the danger of the radiation. We can look at things such as EGCG. Those polyphenols that come from green tea have been shown to be very beneficial when it comes to fending off the damaging effects of radiation. Quercetin is also beneficial for this purpose. All of these nutrients are things that we should be considering if we are going in for an X-ray or CT scan.†
We can certainly look at curcumin, which offers a kind of dual-action. It is working as an antioxidant to protect normal tissue, but it is also working in terms of the upregulation of genes that are responsible for cell death and cancers. This is why I generally include Bio-Curcumin 5-Loxin into a regimen if someone is going in for one of these tests.†
Other nutrients such as ginkgo biloba, ginseng extract and silymarin extract have also been studied for their radioprotective properties.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the potential dangers of radiation from common medical tests. She explains how this can be related to cancer and offers suggestions for nutrients that can help fend off this damage.†
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Did you know that your DNA can dictate your health and your predisposition to certain health concerns? InVite Health offers genetic testing kits to help you learn how your genes are impacting your health. Learn how these kits work and what you can discover from them now!
Genetic testing is extremely important for your health, and even the health of your family members. Our Comprehensive Genetic Test gives you the most in-depth information and insight into your genes across the board, including information about your weight and nutritional deficiencies.
InVite Health is proud to offer a range of genetic testing services to help our customers explore their genetics and provide them with personalized health and wellness information.
Within the last decade, the science of genetics has exploded, providing a massive amount of data on DNA. Genetic testing gives us a glimpse into our DNA and what we’ve inherited from our families – both the good and the bad. The results of these genetic tests can tell you if you are at greater risk of developing specific diseases and conditions, giving you the knowledge you need in order to take preventative steps towards a diagnosis and management. Genetic testing gives you the power to maintain your well-being.
InVite offers six types of genetic testing. Here is what each genetic test is and what it can do for you.
Weight management is a challenge for many and not all diets and lifestyle trends are for everyone. This Weight Management Panel takes the guesswork out of determining the right diet plan by going straight to genetics for the answers. This test provides analysis of genes highly associated with weight gain and elevated body mass index (BMI). Using your results, dietary and lifestyle recommendations that are scientifically supporting to help get the fastest results without all the trial-and-error of dieting will be provided for you.
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Heart disease is a leading contributor to both obesity and mortality, with over 17 million deaths occurring annually worldwide. This genetic panel gives insight into how a patient’s genetic predisposition to cardiac problems can help healthcare providers optimize diagnosis and treatment.
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Methyltetrahydrofolate, MTHFR, is a gene that produces an enzyme involved in the processing of folate and regulation of homocysteine in the body. Folate is a critical nutrient involved in methylation, DNA synthesis, and amino acid metabolism. Impaired folate metabolism due to MTHFR enzyme inactivity or a low folate level, results in elevated plasma homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid that is a cardiovascular biomarker in the blood. High levels may lead to a variety of health issues, including cardiovascular problems, migraine headaches, poor memory and brain function, age-related memory/mood problems, bone health, chronic inflammation and more.
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The COMT gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called catechol-O-methyltransferase. In the brain, catechol-O-methyltransferase helps break down chemical messengers called neurotransmitters which are responsible for conducting signals from one nerve cell to another. Catechol-O-methyltransferase is particularly important in an area at the front of the brain called the prefrontal cortex, which organizes and coordinates information from other parts of the brain. This region is involved with personality, planning, inhibition of behaviors, abstract thinking, emotion, and working (short-term) memory. To function efficiently, the prefrontal cortex requires signaling by neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine. Catechol-O-methyltransferase helps maintain appropriate levels of these neurotransmitters in this part of the brain.
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Celiac Disease is a chronic gluten-intolerance that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals. In gluten-sensitive individuals, the ingestion of gluten causes chronic inflammation of the small intestinal mucosa leading to villous atrophy and nutrient malabsorption. This Celiac Disease genetic testing can assess the genetic risk of developing this condition.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis that affects multiple synovial lined joints. RA is associated with a number of co-morbidities, particularly in the cardiovascular system. This genetic testing can contribute to a better understanding of the origin of the disease for improved diagnosis and treatment.
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