The Silver Gene DNA Roadmap

Chapter 5:

How Silver Gene Testing Works

You’ve been to doctors.
You’ve had bloodwork done.
You may have even been told, “Everything looks normal.”

But your body doesn’t feel normal.

That’s where Silver Gene steps in.

We don’t replace traditional lab testing.
We add another layer—your DNA.

By looking at how your genes process nutrients, regulate immunity, and respond to toxins, we help uncover patterns that other tests may miss.

What Is the Silver Helix Test Kit?

It’s a simple at-home cheek swab.
No blood. No fasting. No needles, No hassle.

Here’s how it works:

1. You receive your test kit in the mail

2. Swab the inside of your cheek

3. Send it back using the prepaid return envelope

4. Our lab extracts your DNA and analyzes specific SNPs related to autoimmunity, detox, inflammation, and nutrition

5. You receive a personalized report, highlighting areas of potential risk, imbalances, or genetic sensitivities

6. You get guidance on what it might mean—and what to discuss with your provider

What Do We Test For?

We focus on actionable SNPs—the kind that influence how your body reacts to stress, toxins, and nutrition.

Examples include:

• Immune regulation genes (like PTPN22, HLA variants, IL-6, TNF-α)

• Detoxification genes (like GSTM1, MTHFR, CYP1A1)

• Nutrient processing genes (like SLC19A1 for folate transport or VDR for vitamin D sensitivity)

• Inflammatory response genes (like NLRP3 and COMT)

• Gut barrier genes (like FUT2 and NOD2)

• Oxidative stress regulators (like SOD2 and GPX1)

Each of these SNPs gives us a clue.
Together, they help us build your genetic health map.

What Makes This Different?

Most traditional labs look at what’s happening now (like vitamin levels or antibody counts).
We look at why it might be happening in the first place.

For example:

• You might have normal B12 levels—but a gene that limits how you use B12

• You may eat a clean diet—but carry detox SNPs that make it hard to clear pesticides

• Your labs say “no inflammation”—but your genes show a tendency toward overreaction under pressure

With that kind of insight, you and your care team can make smarter decisions, faster.

What You’ll Get From Silver Gene

• A clear, easy-to-read personalized report

• Highlights of SNPs that may increase risk for autoimmune dysfunction

• Suggestions for next steps to explore with your doctor

• An optional one-on-one consultation to walk you through your results

• A personalized list of supplement considerations, based on your unique genetic profile, to discuss with your provider

(These are not prescriptions or treatment recommendations. They're designed to help you and your doctor explore targeted options that may support your body’s natural balance.)

No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just clarity.

 “When I saw how my genes explained symptoms I’d lived with for decades, I felt like I could finally breathe.”

— Silver Gene Client

Coming Up Next:

Now that you know what our testing looks for, let’s talk about the next step—interpreting your results.

What do they mean?
How do you use them?
What can and can’t they tell you?

Continue to: Chapter 6: Interpreting Your Results
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