Farmacogenetic Testing – DNA Passport for Medication
Personalized Medication Profile Based on Your DNA
A DNA Medication Passport from the Netherlands Institute for Pharmacogenetic Research (NIFGO) is a unique, personal document based on your individual genetic profile. It provides insight into which genetic variants you carry and how these influence your response to medications and nutritional supplements.
With this passport, you and your physician, pharmacist and Functional Medicine practitioner can tailor treatments and care to your DNA — helping to make medications both safer and more effective.
What Is Pharmacogenetics?
Pharmacogenetics is the field that studies how genetic differences determine how quickly or slowly your body metabolises medications:
• Slow metabolism → active compounds are broken down too slowly → risk of accumulation and side effects.
• Fast metabolism → active compounds are broken down too quickly → reduced or no therapeutic effect.
A large part of this capacity is inherited and can be accurately mapped through DNA testing.
Scientific Evidence
Research led by Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) shows that patients whose medications are tailored to their DNA experience 30% fewer severe side effects. Worldwide, pharmacogenetics is increasingly used to make treatments more personalized and safer.
Liver Enzymes and Drug Metabolism
Liver enzymes play a critical role in breaking down (metabolising) substances that enter the body, including:
• Medications
• Food (Nutrigenomics)
• Nutritional supplements
• Alcohol
These enzymes convert drugs into compounds that the body can eliminate. Enzyme activity directly affects:
• The efficacy of a medication
• The speed at which it is broken down
• The risk of side effects
Some medications can also increase (induce) or decrease (inhibit) this enzyme activity, altering the way other substances are processed. Understanding your genetic liver enzyme profile enables precise medication adjustments and helps prevent adverse reactions.
Why Request a DNA Medication Passport?
A DNA Medication Passport is valid for life — your genetic code does not change. It is valuable for:
• Physicians and specialists – optimising drug choice and dosage
• Pharmacists – ensuring safe dispensing of medications
• Functional Medicine practitioners – tailoring supplements and epigenetic lifestyle interventions
How to Request Your DNA Medication Passport Through DNA Care
• Order your DNA Passport directly through our clinic.
• Receive clear instructions for collecting your DNA sample.
• Your DNA profile will be analysed by NIFGO.
• You will receive a clear, easy-to-use document with your personalized medication profile.
Professional Guidance at DNA Care
• Once you have received your DNA Medication Passport, DNA Care offers:
• In-depth analysis and interpretation of your results
• Insight in implications for medication, supplements, and lifestyle
• Tailored recommendations for safer and effective care
Order your DNA Medication Passport today and take the first step towards safer, more personalized healthcare.