The Multi-Omics Series Part 1: COMT

Not all tests are created equal. There are tests used for standard and routine medical procedures, and ones that are only prescribed for specific circumstances. A multi-omics test is one of them. This test deals with different data sets comprising the genome, the microbiome, and the epigenome. It’s meant to target the very reasons why a person is sick or has problems with specific foods from which functional treatment can be made.   In today’s episode, we discuss the science behind the multi-omics test, the different types of data it analyzes, and what makes it an effective way in finding treatment. We describe the effects of a person’s ethnicity with their genes and how it affects test results. We explain what a COMT is, what it does to our hormones, and how it affects our brain. We also share the best ways to treat any abnormalities found in a multi-omics test.   "The more rare a polymorphism is, the more it has clinical associations when it is found.'" - Michael Chapman   This week on The Lab Report Podcast: The difference between genomics and metabolomics. What multi-omics tests are and what they bring to the table. The effects of ethnicity with regards to what test results should look like. The different metabolites that are tested in multi-omics. What COMT is and how it affects our body's hormones. How do you treat abnormalities brought about by metabolites?   Subscribe, Rate & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts, Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and give us a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most pressing questions on functional medicine. And be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.   Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.