How will the GrowBaby DNA test help me during my pregnancy?

The GrowBaby DNA test provides you with a detailed understanding of your unique genetic makeup and how it influences your and your baby’s health. By adapting your diet, supplements, and lifestyle according to your genetic needs, you can: Prevent or reduce risks of pregnancy-induced conditions like hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes Decrease your baby's risk of developmental conditions Lower the chances of miscarriage or pregnancy loss Optimise your ability to have a healthy, resilient baby with a healthy birth weight

What aspects of my health does the GrowBaby test measure?

The GrowBaby test measures key genetic markers that may influence your health during pregnancy, including: Lipid metabolism Inflammation Detoxification (Phase 1 & 2) Methylation Cell signaling Monoamine oxidase metabolism Neurotrophic pathway Progesterone metabolism Melatonin metabolism Insulin sensitivity, secretion, and metabolism Vitamin D requirements By understanding these aspects, you can take proactive steps to improve your health and ensure the best possible outcomes for you and your baby during pregnancy.

What happens after I order the GrowBaby DNA test?

Once you place an order, you’ll receive your blood collection kit within 3-5 business days. The kit includes everything you need to collect your sample. After collecting your sample, you’ll return it via post. Your results will be ready in about 21 days. Our pregnancy nutrition expert will then book an appointment with you to guide you through your test results and help you create a personalised Pregnancy Health Plan.

Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) Support

Put The Fire Out: Take Control of Your Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease

If you’re living with an irritable bowel disease like Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s disease, it can feel overwhelming. The pain, fatigue, and uncertainty about what comes next can take a toll on your body and mind. Symptoms such as bloody stools, stomach pain, joint aches, and skin rashes might be constant reminders of the battle you're facing. It's normal to feel anxious or even depressed about how life might change now that you have been diagnosed with an irritable bowel disease.

We want you to know that you don’t have to do this alone. With our support and a personalised diet plan for Crohns or Ulcerative Colitis, you can regain control of your gut health, reduce flare-ups, and start feeling more like yourself again.

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Why do you have IBD?

Being diagnosed with IBD can come as a shock, but understanding the root causes can help you take charge of your health. Here's what we know:

Genetics: If someone in your family has IBD, you’re more likely to develop it too.
Immune System Issues: Your immune system may be mistaking healthy gut cells for threats or overreacting to gut bacteria.
Environmental Factors: Many aspects of life can can play a role in triggering or worsening symptoms of IBD including stress, diet, antibiotic and oral contraceptive use, vitamin D deficiency and having your tonsils or appendix removed among other things.

How we can help you

Managing IBD isn’t just about controlling inflammation—it’s about empowering you with the tools and strategies to feel better, every day. Our nutrition experts for Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis partner with you and your gastroenterologist to create a personalised diet plan that complements your medical treatment.

Here’s how we support you:

Identify your triggers, drivers and mediators through a thorough diet and lifestyle audit and advanced testing.
Develop a tailored diet and supplementation plan to reduce symptoms and lower your risk of flare-ups.
Support your remission journey by uncovering what your body needs to thrive.

While your gastroenterologist focuses on managing your inflammation, we work with you to optimise your nutrition and gut health, empowering you to create and sustain your wellbeing over the longer term.

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Crohn’s Disease Diet

It might surprise you to learn that the prevalence of Crohn’s Disease in primitive cultures is virtually nonexistent. Why? Because their diets and lifestyles align with natural gut health. However, simply switching to wholegrain carbs, adding more veggies, and balancing protein and essential fats may not be enough to give you lasting relief. The real key lies in uncovering hidden factors like microbial imbalances, food allergens, and sensitivities that can significantly impact your gut.

That’s where we come in.

Our functional medicine-trained Nutritional Therapists will help you to work out what triggers and mediates your condition. Then, we’ll develop a personalised Crohn’s disease diet plan tailored to your unique needs. This plan will aim to restore your gut health and reduce risk of relapses while also ensuring you get the essential nutrients you need—even when you’re in an active phase of the disease.

You don’t have to do this alone. With our Crohn’s disease diet expertise and support there is hope that you can restore your gut health.

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Ulcerative Colitis Diet

Ulcerative Colitis is frequently triggered by a viral, fungal or bacterial infection but food allergies and sensitivities may play a role too. Understanding what triggers your symptoms is the first step toward relief.

Our Ulcerative Colitis expert will help you identify and remove the factors driving your symptoms. We’ll also work with you to introduce therapeutic foods designed to soothe irritated mucus membranes in your colon and support a healthier, more diverse gut microbiome—key steps in restoring lasting gut health.

Our functional medicine-trained Nutritional Therapist is here to guide you with personalised Ulcerative Colitis diet advice and practical strategies tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps you reduce flare-ups, improve your digestive health, and regain control over your quality of life.

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Want Deeper Insights into Your Gut Health?

If you want to take your journey to managing your gut health to the next level, we offer a range of tests to help you put together a truly personalised diet for your IBD. These tests are designed to uncover what’s really happening in your body, so you can take actionable steps toward better health.

These tests help you:

See what’s driving your inflammation
Understand how to restore healthy balance in your gut microbiome
Pinpoint nutrient deficiencies and hidden stressors that may be exacerbating your symptoms
Create a roadmap to improve your energy, immunity, and long-term gut health

How it works

Order Your Tests: Receive your blood, urine and stool sample collection kits in 3-5 business days
Book Your Blood Draw: We’ll guide you in finding a local phlebotomy service
Send The Stool Sample Back: Use the pre-paid shipping to return your sample
Get Your Results: Ready in around 21 days, with a consultation to guide you through the findings and next steps

What our Tests Measure

NutrEval Test (Blood & Urine)

The NutrEval test is an advanced nutritional evaluation that assesses vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and metabolic markers to guide a personalised Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s diet.

Identifies what antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to fight inflammation and boost energy
Pinpoints hidden inflammation drivers like heavy metals or nutrient deficiencies
Measures active inflammation markers, like homocysteine and lipid peroxides, and gives you tools to restore balance
Assesses how well you digest and absorb nutrients to keep your body and mind healthy and resilient

GI-MAP Test (Stool)

A comprehensive stool analysis that identifies gut imbalances, infections, and digestive dysfunctions, offering actionable insights for optimising gastrointestinal health and forming a personalised diet for a person with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s disease.