Have you sequenced your DNA yet ?

If you have the money, and even if you are actually healthy now, it still might be a good idea to get your genome sequenced, and here are 7 reasons why :

1.   Some medicines may work for you and some may not. Labels on medicines, dosages are beginning to be influenced by genes. Personalized and new genetic medical tests are more precise than ever. They can help find a better cure and aid in avoiding expensive treatments. Keep the data ready for the doctor !

2.   Prevention is better than cure ! Your DNA sequence can predict if you have a greater susceptibility to some diseases and conditions. May be that will help you kick off a bad habit.

3.   If there is a better medicine, a more effective molecule that can help you fight a disease, would you not like to equip yourself with that knowledge now? Before the disease hits you?

4.   It may help in discovering an un-diagnosed disease. Some conditions are not seen or felt until its too late. So, you cannot really call yourself healthy till you have really combed through the data.

5.   Nutrigenomics, an analysis of your genome with a special focus on diet can make your digestive system better, can help you with your fitness regimen and can tell you If you are ready for that marathon in your bucket list.

6.   We are at a stage where one in three people will certainly be diagnosed with cancer. Your genome will help in starting to understand the best possible therapy if you are unfortunately the unlucky one!

7.   Pre-parental testing can help couples determine the health status of their future children. Family planning will be enabled by genomics and data will force you to consider/reconsider the idea of bringing children into the world as a couple.

Its not as difficult or expensive as you may think it is ! Get going !