Maryland University of Integrative Health, Laurel, Maryland, USA,
3X4 Genetics, Cape Town, South Africa,
Lifestyle Genom. 2020;13(3):122-128. doi: 10.1159/000507252. Epub 2020 May 5.
The past two decades have seen exponential growth in the number of genetic testing companies, but only a small percentage of these tests are being sold through health care professionals (HCPs). As each new genetic testing company appears, it is becoming more difficult for the practitioner and consumer to evaluate the credibility of the claims being made and the value of the tests being offered.
HCPs appear to have minimal nutrigenomics knowledge and little confidence in choosing and interpreting nutrigenetic tests. To remedy this, HCPs need access to credible education, professional support, networking, career development, mentorship, and a regulated testing environment. This will enable them to evaluate the credibility of genetic tests and testing companies, provide genetic results in context, and apply appropriate clinical translation. Key Message: In order to establish an expert group of nutrigenomic practitioners, collaboration is required between educational institutions, professional organizations, and genetic testing companies. This will provide the necessary support, skills, and knowledge to ensure that the best value is extracted from nutrigenetic tests in an ethical and responsible manner.
在过去的二十年中，基因检测公司的数量呈指数级增长，但只有一小部分测试是通过医疗保健专业人员（HCPs）销售的。随着每一家新的基因检测公司的出现，从业者和消费者越来越难以评估所做声明的可信度和所提供测试的价值。
HCPs 似乎对营养基因组学知识知之甚少，并且对选择和解释营养遗传学测试的信心不足。为了解决这个问题，HCPs 需要获得可信的教育、专业支持、网络、职业发展、指导以及受监管的测试环境。这将使他们能够评估基因测试和测试公司的可信度，在上下文中提供基因检测结果，并应用适当的临床转化。
为了建立一个营养基因组学从业者专家组，教育机构、专业组织和基因检测公司之间需要合作。这将提供必要的支持、技能和知识，以确保以合乎道德和负责任的方式从营养遗传学测试中获得最大价值。
