A seminar for health professionals to learn about how genetic variances can impact sleep, and how sleep can impact gene expression.

By the end of the seminar you will have an in depth knowledge of at the genes that affect sleep and understand how professional genotype analysis can be used to create personalised diet and lifestyle prescriptions - to enable your clients to achieve optimum sleep.

The genes covered affect almost all body systems so the seminar will provide valueable information for any health professional using nutrigenomics in practice.

AGENDA

1. Introduction - Genetics, Epigenetics and Personalised Health

2. Genetics and Sleep

A detailed examination of genes that affect 6 key aspects of sleep including:

• Body Clock - including genes that impact circadian rhythm - CLOCK, PER, and the melatonin receptor - MTNR1B

• Stress and Resilience - including genes that impact adrenaline - COMT, cortisol - FKBP5, and blood pressure - ACE

• Digestive Health - including genes that impact serotonin - 5HT2A, celiac - HLA-DQA1, and lactase - LCT

• Allergy and Immunity - including genes that impact inflammation - TNF-alpha, methylation - HNMT, and histamine - DAO

• Appetite and Blood Sugar - including genes that impact insulin/ blood sugar - TCF7L2, satiety - LEPR, and fat storage - FTO

• Stimulant Response - including genes that impact caffeine metabolism - CYP1A2, tolerance - ADORA2A, and alcohol - ADH1B

3. Case Studies

Interpreting genotype analysis and reports to create a personalised, sleep and wellness protocol.

Accreditation - 5.5 hours CPD (BANT, NNA) (Pending)

Presenter - Karen Harrison BSc Hons, mBANT, rCNHC