Sports Genetics
Sports performance and discipline selection according to your genetic profile
Components known to be important in athletic performance, such as endurance, power, strength, muscle fiber sizes, muscle fiber composition, flexibility and nerve-muscle coordination, are directly related to genetics. It has been demonstrated through studies that genetic factors contribute both to the formation and development of athletic performance, a trait that can be improved through regular training.
As a result of scientific studies, certain DNA sequence changes can be used to determine genetic advantages for achieving the best athletic performance. Genetic variations that may be associated with better adaptation for endurance, strength, metabolism, cardiovascular capacity, sensitivity to sports-related injuries and individual nutritional requirements are being identified.
While in our country certain changes generally occurring in the ACE and ACTN3 genes are examined, at our center, changes identified in 36 associated genes are examined under the name "Sports and Fitness Panel" and genetic counseling is provided. In this way, a person's sports performance and the sports disciplines they are inclined to can be determined. By performing sports genetic tests on athlete candidates or people who will start doing sports, the type of exercise suited to them can be determined. Thus, precautions are taken against unnecessary strain on the body. Genetic tests can provide physicians and sports professionals with the necessary information about injuries and sudden athlete deaths.
With sports genetics analysis:
You can learn how to use criteria such as performance-enhancing nutrients in your individual program and how to maximize your athletic performance.
Genes and Their Effect on the Athlete
IL-6
When muscles are overworked, muscle breakdown occurs. In such cases, this gene is needed to help repair the muscle and support its hypertrophy (muscle development-growth).
During training or activity, an athlete may push themselves and get injured. In such cases, this gene is needed for the renewal and repair of the muscle. Therefore, this gene supports the athlete's endurance.
ACTN3
Athletes who require intense training need this gene for high-speed contractions and producing high power.
In case of its deficiency, if detected early, injury to the high-performance athlete can be prevented with supplements.
AGT M235T
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is effective in maintaining blood pressure balance, water and salt balance in the human body, improvement in athlete performance, and significant exercise-related factors in various populations.
This problem may cause irregularity in the athlete's blood pressure and damage together with the training program. To prevent this, a supplement or treatment appropriate to the athlete's deficiency can be applied beforehand.
NOS3
It regulates the flow in the pulmonary circulation (the right side of the heart sends blood with low oxygen and high CO2 to the lungs; when the blood reaching the lungs returns to normal O2 levels, it comes to the left side of the heart). It affects performance by influencing skeletal muscles and cardiac function.
In the deficiency of this gene, the athlete cannot withstand intense training. At the same time, since this gene increases mitochondrial ATP production by increasing glucose uptake of skeletal muscle during exercise, in its deficiency the athlete tires more quickly and their capacity decreases.
ADRB2
It is one of the genes effective in fat burning and fat storage in the body.
For muscle formation, the body's fat-burning potential is important. This affects the athlete's muscle mass, and therefore their form of healthy weight loss and their strength.
GNB3
It is one of the genes effective on maximum oxygen consumption potential.
Oxygen consumption affects the athlete's endurance. Because during intense training, the heart rate rises and the athlete may become short of breath.