Gene Allergy
What Is Included In Your Report?
Food Allergies
The body’s immune system keeps you healthy by fighting off infections and other dangers to good health. A food allergy reaction occurs when your immune system overreacts to a food or a substance in a food, identifying it as a danger and triggering a protective response.
Learn more about your genetic predispositions for food allergies.
Indoor Allergies
Millions of people suffer year-round from allergy symptoms caused by indoor allergens. Although many substances in dust can trigger allergic symptoms, the most important indoor allergens are dust mites, pet dander, cockroaches, and molds. Unlike seasonal allergies, indoor allergies may last all year long.
Explore how your genetics impact your response to indoor allergens.
Outdoor Allergies
The most common sources of outdoor allergens are pollen. Tree pollen are most common in the spring; grass pollen are most common in the summer; and weed pollen are most common in the summer and fall.
Explore your predispositions for outdoor allergies in this section.
Sensitivity to Chemicals
Whether or not your body is sensitive to chemicals is influenced by your genetics. Chemical sensitivity can be triggered by toxic waste sites, basements, ventilation systems, industrial emissions, mold, bacteria, pesticides, paint, and even jewelry.
Explore your genetic predispositions for chemical sensitivities.
Other Sensitivities
In addition to food, outdoor, indoor, and chemical allergies, your genetic makeup can also influence other sensitivities that impact your life.
Explore how your genetics impact motion sickness, pain sensitivity, seasonality, noise sensitivity, and noise-induced hearing loss.
How can you benefit from a gene allergy report?
Create a Manageable Diet
Food allergies frequently lead to individuals cutting entire food groups from their diet due to concerns about allergic reactions. But in many cases you won’t need to make sweeping changes, and can still get the necessary vitamin and mineral intake.
Make Responsible Choices
An allergy test will allow you to avoid choices that could put your health at risk. The knowledge you gain from an allergy test can assist in the decision-making process for you or your child. For example, an allergy to animal dander could influence a decision on getting a pet.
Control of Your Environment
Many allergies are seasonal and could only require periodic adjustments. Pollen counts are high during the summer, with grass pollen a major cause of hay fever. However, tree pollen is more common during spring. Allergy tests take much of the confusion out of seasonal allergies.
Prevent Severe Consequences
Unfortunately, for a small percentage of allergy sufferers, allergies can have intense consequences. Allergy testing can prevent unnecessary risks and reduce the chance of a severe allergic reaction. In some cases, your allergy doctor may recommend carrying an EpiPen® at all times.
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MENADNA FAQs
What are the MENADNA genetic test and reports? What is the major benefit?
The MENADNA genetic tests and reports have been designed from data curated from genomic analysis of the Middle-East and North African population. The test offering provides an individual with a glimpse into their genetic composition and an insight into their future health based on their unique genetic make-up. The genetic test offers you information on the following: your health, your allergies, your skin, your nutrition, and your fitness.
How does the MENADNA test work?
You need to get an MENADNA kit, which you can order on this site. The kit contains 2 sample collection tubes: a saliva sample and a swab sample. Once you register this kit you will receive an email and be contacted by our representative for sample pick up. DNA will be extracted from your samples and processed via different techniques. Once your data is analysed and processed the same will be available online in the form of a report. You can login to your MENADNA account and view this report and download the same as well.
What does the MENADNA test cover?
We currently offer 4 different reports: Gene Nutrition, Gene Fitness, Gene Health and Gene Skin.
How easy is it for me to understand my results?
The reports are usually detailed and self-explanatory. Your individual report will include the results of your DNA analysis under each report tab with recommendations on how to use the information provided.
Can I order more than one test?
Yes, you can order as many tests as you want. Each account can register multiple test kits and view the individual resulting reports. However, we would recommend creating separate accounts when individuals would prefer to view their results privately. You can order the kits on behalf of family and friendly and they can create a separate MENADNA account post-purchase and register them against their own accounts for easy and private access.
How do I track my sample?
You will get alerts at various stages indicating the status of your sample kit right from the time it reaches the processing lab to when your results are out. We will use your email for these alerts.
What is the turnaround time for MENADNA reports?
You will get your reports within 4-6 weeks from the time your sample is received at the processing lab. You will receive an email alert once the report is available online. You can use your login credentials to access the report. Sometimes unplanned delays could be expected.
How do I take my own saliva and swab samples?
Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before giving your saliva and swab samples. Instructions on how to collect the samples properly will be included with your kit in both English and Arabic. Most people take 5 to 10 minutes to complete the samples collection
How do I register my test kit/s?
Once you create your account, you will be directed to your account page which will include a kits registration feature. For each kit you want to register you will use the barcode on the side flap on the kit box. Please ensure you note which kit number belongs to each individual you are testing to ensure you know which report belongs to each individual being tested.
What is the minimum age requirement for the MENADNA test?
There is no minimum age requirement. However, these reports are intended for adult (+18) usage to understand and benefit from the recommendations.
Understand Your Genetics With MENADNA
MENADNA is a personalized health report service, which enables users to obtain detailed information and reports based on their genome. MENADNA does not treat, diagnose or cure any conditions, but is for informational and educational purposes alone. We work to empower our users with information to make better decisions to improve different aspects of their lives.