While Europe is planning for the future of medicine, we are already creating it.
The Financial Times reports on revolutionary changes: DNA data is now becoming an integral part of standard medical practice.
• 🇳🇱 In the Netherlands, thousands have used the 'DNA passport for medication', which contains information about genes that affect how drugs are metabolized. This increases both the safety and effectiveness of treatment.
• 🇪🇸 In Spain, genetic testing has become mandatory before prescribing 65 types of medication - and this list continues to grow.
• 🇬🇧 In the United Kingdom, the NHS has been testing patients' DNA since 2020 before prescribing certain cancer treatments. Around 45,000 people are tested annually - helping to ensure and avoid side effects.
The goal is very clear: accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and minimal side effects. This is the kind of medicine that is truly effective.
How genetics is transforming treatment:
• No more guessing. Up to 50% of antidepressants do not work on the first try. DNA analysis can help predict which medication is right for you.
• Personalized dosing. A standard 20 mg pill may be too strong for one person and too weak for another. Your genetic profile helps determine the optimal dosage.
• Protection against dangerous reactions. One in 20 hospitalizations is due to harmful drug reactions. DNA testing can help prevent this.
Dr. Dmitry Chebanov, an expert at Holivita, notes:
“At Holivita, we deeply understand how genes affect treatment effectiveness. But we go even further. Our platform not only ensures the safe storage and management of genetic data but also leverages it to precisely tailor lifestyle, supplements, and nutrition.
We believe that the future lies in real-time biological-based solutions — and Holivita helps us access them today.”
The world is just beginning to realize what we have long known: without DNA analysis, medicine is still just a game of chance.