When do I recommend it?

For individuals with a medical history of chronic disorders such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer  (e.g. breast, prostate, colon)  in the family.  Information on any food allergies or intolerance is taken into account to develop a health plan tailored to the needs of the individual.

Completion of the Health Questionnaire when this test is requested online or considered might furthermore highlight the presence of clinical conditions or metabolic indicators linked to  the development of chronic disorders of lifestyle. Recent research results highlighted the clinical usefulness of this wellness screen in patients with features of the metabolic syndrome. This condition is characterised by three or more of the following features: central obesity, hypertension, glucose intolerance and dyslipidaemia (high triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol).