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The information in the reports provided by BRAIN LABS to you will receive has not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA Australia) or any other official medical body. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is meant to introduce you to some of the genetic factors that may affect your relative likelihood of developing certain health conditions or traits. Always keep in mind that our analyses are based on a select number of genes and SNPs, and that the data we analyse represents only a relatively small portion of your entire genome. You will carry many more genetic variations than just the ones we report on here, and these other variants may also have a potentially strong impact on your physical and psychological traits. The variants that we focus on are those which have been linked with certain functions through association studies, which are correlative and do not necessarily imply causal relationships. Additionally, results from some studies may apply only to specific ethnic groups or a specific gender. Therefore, just because you carry certain “risk-associated” genotypes do not necessarily mean you will actually develop a specific health condition or trait! Any individual genetic variant will typically contribute only a small proportion of the overall risk of developing a given health condition or trait; many other non-genetic factors, such as environmental and lifestyle factors, can also significantly influence a person’s risk of developing a health condition. Therefore, the “risk summaries” included in each section of this report are not conclusive, and only represent a limited amount of your total risk as an individual.
For these reasons, the conclusions in these reports should not be treated as conclusive or comprehensive, should not be used as a basis to make any medical decisions, and should never be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. None of the health suggestions made throughout this report should ever be used to replace any treatment approaches your doctor has recommended or prescribed. You may choose to try the complementary approaches discussed in this report if you and your doctor determine that they could be appropriate for you: but always be sure to always discuss any changes with your doctor first, in order to avoid any negative interactions and other potential risks (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a diagnosed medical condition). Above all, always keep in mind that genetics are only one part of a very complex equation, along with many other factors.
