PerMè Test helps you understand if you are consuming excess sugars or specific foods by measuring the inflammation in your body and interpreting any genetic predisposition to the most significant metabolic diseases.
GEK Lab’s doctors and specialists, experts in precision medicine, based on the results, will suggest a personalized nutritional and integrative path for you.
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What do I get from my PerMè Test?
- A medical diagnosis based on the interpretation of laboratory data.
- Measurement of your inflammatory levels (BAFF and PAF), also correlated with daily food intake (food-related inflammation).
- Identification of your Personal Food Profile that allows for nutritional personalization through a rotation diet of the Major Food Groups.
- Measurement of your glycation and inflammation levels caused by sugars through the analysis of two molecules: glycated albumin and methylglyoxal, which also highlight the potentially harmful effects of all types of sugars and polyols (such as fructose, glucose, maltose, sorbitol, galactose, and others) and alcohol.
- Evaluation of any genetic polymorphisms that characterize a greater personal susceptibility to the development of diabetes, obesity, fatty liver, and autoimmune diseases.
- Six months of free access to the MyGEK Lab service, a scientific consultation service that provides a collection of frequently asked questions and direct contact with a team of nutritionists.
- Personalized integrative advice: what are the active ingredients useful for countering the inflammation levels detected by the test.
The PerMè Test addresses the following aspects
FAQ
Bloating, especially upon waking up and involving hands and face, can be associated with water retention issues and, consequently, inflammation. Very often, a diet that is excessively repetitive over time and too rich in sugars (including fruits), alcohol, and any sweeteners is one of the main causes of inflammation. Measuring low-grade systemic inflammation levels through analytes such as BAFF and PAF, along with identifying the Major Food Groups consumed in excess and values of Glycated Albumin and Methylglyoxal related to sugar damage, allows for adopting a dietary strategy based on rotation and sensible insertion of sweets and related substances, thus reducing inflammation. Inflammation is a condition that tends to promote fluid retention and weight gain; controlling these processes allows for expelling excess fluids and reducing the annoying symptom of bloating.
The PerMè Test is recommended during pregnancy and provides valuable information on inflammatory responses. Individual food rotation allows for maintaining a varied diet without excluding specific foods. During pregnancy, it is essential to pay attention to the quality of food and balance carbohydrates and proteins as indicated in the medical report. Controlling food-related inflammation can help prevent complications such as gestational diabetes and reduce the physiological inflammatory responses of this delicate period.
Hypertension, often present even in young individuals, benefits from controlling food-related inflammation. The PerMèTest identifies the personal dietary profile, allowing the creation of a personalized weekly food rotation plan that helps reduce inflammation and the production of free radicals, particularly influential in the cardiovascular system. Additionally, excessive consumption of sugars, refined carbohydrates, sweeteners, and alcohol contributes to damaging the inner lining of blood vessels, promoting the development of hypertension.
Frequently, a weakened immune system is associated with low-grade chronic inflammation, caused by unbalanced diets and unhealthy lifestyles. The PerMè Test is a valuable tool for controlling inflammation, especially that derived from glycation and food. By analyzing the results of this test, specific nutritional strategies can be identified to counteract inflammation and provide the body with the necessary nutrients for a strong and responsive immune system.
The excessive proliferation of candida can lead to an infection known as candidiasis. Changes in intestinal microflora, often resulting from dietary habits and lifestyles, are among the main causes of candidiasis. The presence of food-related inflammation and excessive intake of sugars, alcohol, and sweeteners can lead to an alteration of the bacterial flora. The PerMè Test evaluates Food Groups that trigger inflammatory responses and levels of sugar-related inflammation, allowing for the customization of the diet to facilitate the restoration of oral, intestinal, and vaginal bacterial flora, reducing inflammation and promoting overall well-being, without excessive and counterproductive restrictions.
Yes, the PerMè Test can provide valuable information for those suffering from thyroid disorders. Variations in thyroid values involve inflammatory, metabolic, environmental, and genetic aspects. Metabolic alterations and thyroid dysfunction can also depend on excessive intake of simple sugars, sweeteners, and alcohol. The PerMè Test, through the measurement of the cytokine BAFF, correlated with autoimmunity, and the evaluation of the respective genetic predisposition, in addition to the analysis of early sugar damage, provides crucial information for adopting a balanced and personalized diet, fundamental for the correct thyroid balance. Personalizing the diet helps reduce inflammatory stimuli and improve thyroid function.
Simultaneously assessing inflammation from sugars and from food is useful because these inflammatory forms act synergistically, amplifying each other. Clinical experience shows that disorders such as chronic fatigue, difficulty in losing weight, gastrointestinal problems, and skin issues benefit from a coordinated intervention on diet and sugars. The PerMè Test provides a comprehensive evaluation of inflammation levels related to food and early sugar-related damage.
It is scientifically known that many skin reactions are correlated with chronic inflammatory conditions, often induced by food. The PerMè Test provides an accurate assessment of the degree of inflammation in the body, including that caused by glycation. Foods, if consumed excessively, can trigger inflammatory responses that mimic allergic reactions, even in the absence of confirmed allergies. Glycation, a phenomenon in which sugar alters the function of the body’s proteins, amplifies such issues. The strategies indicated in the PerMè medical report can lead to the disappearance of persistent skin symptoms, which sometimes do not adequately respond to treatment with antihistamines and topical creams.
The PerMè Test analyzes specific markers to measure inflammation in the body, often at the root of overweight conditions. Markers such as BAFF and Methylglyoxal, which increase in response to high or repeated intake of foods and excessive consumption of sugars, sweeteners, and alcohol, cause insulin resistance leading to fat accumulation. By reducing inflammation through the modulation of these molecules, it’s possible to address insulin resistance and consequently metabolism, promoting weight loss. It’s important to emphasize that the PerMè Test offers an approach without elimination diets, which can be counterproductive both for the body and psychologically. Instead, by focusing on reducing inflammation, the test provides specific indications to adopt targeted nutritional changes, supporting the fight against being overweight more effectively and sustainably.
Yes, the health of nails and hair is strongly influenced by diet. Micronutrients and macronutrients such as zinc, selenium, vitamins, and amino acids are essential for their growth and regeneration. However, chronic inflammatory conditions, often linked to diet, can compromise the optimal absorption of these nutrients, causing issues like hair loss and weakening of nails. The PerMè Test provides a comprehensive analysis of food-related inflammation, allowing for the identification and mitigation of these issues through targeted nutritional changes.
The PerMè Test can be of great help during menopause to understand how to adapt nutrition to the body’s new needs. During menopause, rooted dietary habits can begin to negatively impact energy, mood, metabolism, leading to weight gain, chronic fatigue, sleep difficulties, and irritability. Menopause brings significant physiological changes, especially hormonal ones, sometimes linked to inflammatory processes. This inflammation can be further exacerbated by poor dietary habits and excessive sedentary behavior. The PerMè Test allows for the customization of a dietary plan tailored to these changes, providing precise guidance to follow throughout the week. This way, it’s possible to positively impact body composition, energy levels, emotional well-being, improving the quality of life during this transition period.
In the presence of osteoporosis, proper nutrition plays a fundamental role in maintaining bone health and preventing further demineralization. Inflammation can compromise the absorption of crucial nutrients for bone metabolism, such as calcium, zinc, selenium, and vitamin D, increasing the risk of fractures. One of the substances that the PerMè Test analyzes is BAFF, an inflammatory substance that, along with its multiple activities, can “dissolve bone” (stimulate osteoclastic activity). Improving nutrition in a personalized way and consequently reducing inflammation helps maintain bone health. The personalized nutritional protocol also improves intestinal absorption and therefore the absorption of important micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone remineralization. Therefore, the nutritional intervention of the PerMè Test supports bone health and reduces the risk of complications related to osteoporosis.
The presence of chronic fatigue and drowsiness may be correlated with a strong inflammatory component in the body. This chronic inflammatory state can compromise the absorption of nutrients such as proteins, B vitamins, zinc, copper, and selenium, essential for maintaining optimal energy levels. It is important to understand which foods have been consumed excessively, contributing to the inflammatory condition. Additionally, inflammation caused by sugars and metabolically related substances (such as alcohol, fructose, and sweeteners) can directly affect adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, the main cellular energy source, negatively impacting overall energy status. Glycation, a sugar-related phenomenon, can also affect nerve function, contributing to a condition known as “brain fog” or mental fog. A synergistic approach to addressing inflammatory forms from sugars and foods can be achieved through the PerMè Test. This test helps identify foods that may contribute to the inflammatory condition, improving the absorption of essential nutrients for energy production and directly acting on cellular energy production, helping to counteract mental and physical fatigue.
Gum problems and bad breath can be related to chronic inflammatory conditions. Excessive consumption of foods can contribute to gastroesophageal disorders that can cause halitosis, while an excess of sugars can promote the formation of cavities or even periodontitis that compromise oral health. The PerMè Test identifies food groups that may support these and other inflammatory conditions. Identifying and moderating the consumption of specific foods while maintaining a healthy and varied diet helps improve gum health and reduce associated bad breath.
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