Nutrigenomics & Epigenetics
"MTHFR, COMT, ApoE & Personalized Epigenetic Expression"
Your genes are not your destiny — they are your blueprint. Nutrigenomics decodes single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to tailor precise nutrient protocols that optimize gene expression.
From Lisa Cutforth — Clinical Nutritionist
"Knowing your DNA removes the guesswork. We don't change your genes, but we supply the exact nutrients your enzymes need to function at full capacity."
Lisa Cutforth
BSc. Hons. (Nutrition & Psychology) · Walsh Protocol Practitioner
Cellular Pathways
Biochemical Mechanism & Systems Interplay
The body does not operate in silos. Here is the biochemical reality of how nutrient cofactors govern nutrigenomics & epigenetics.
SNPs in MTHFR reduce folate activation; SNPs in COMT alter dopamine and oestrogen clearance rates. Targeted nutrient cofactors bypass genetic enzyme slowdowns.
"When we correct enzymatic blocks with bio-available cofactors, physiology realigns naturally."
Standard blood ranges are designed to detect acute disease. We look for optimal functional biochemistry.
- Nutrigenomic DNA Panel (MTHFR, COMT, DAO, FUT2, ApoE)
- Methylation Profile (SAM/SAH)
- Homocysteine
Therapeutic Nutrition
Where Nutrition Enters Genetics & DNA
Nutrients act as chemical keys for the enzymatic locks controlling your physiological state.
Active Methylated B-Vitamins (or Folinic Acid)
Prescribed based on strict individual biochemistry, therapeutic dosing windows, and cofactor synergy.
Magnesium & SAMe Co-factors
Prescribed based on strict individual biochemistry, therapeutic dosing windows, and cofactor synergy.
Glutathione Precursors (NAC, Glycine)
Prescribed based on strict individual biochemistry, therapeutic dosing windows, and cofactor synergy.
Expert Understanding
Frequently Asked Clinical Questions
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Women's Health & Hormones
Hormone synthesis, follicle maturation, and endometrial cycling require precise nutritional inputs across all 28 days. From heavy menstrual bleeding to perimenopausal transition, targeted nutrition balances oestrogen detoxification, luteal progesterone support, and thyroid interactions.
Gut-Brain Axis & Microbiome
Over 90% of the body's serotonin and a significant portion of GABA are generated in the gastrointestinal tract. Intestinal dysbiosis and leaky gut directly trigger neuroinflammation through bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS).
Adrenal & Stress Physiology
Chronic stress alters the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, depleting vital cofactors required for cortisol synthesis, catecholamine regulation, and thyroid activation.
Restore Your Biology with Precision
Ready to resolve your symptoms at the genetic and biochemical root? Lisa Cutforth provides bespoke, confidential consultations in Brisbane and via Telehealth Australia-wide.