KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Bhd (MGRC) today launched its genetic screening plus personalised health supplements solutions on the airasia Super App, the region's leading travel and digital lifestyle platform.
Besides airasia Super App, this collaboration includes Speedoc, a virtual clinic and healthcare solutions platform that will provide consultation of test results by their doctors, and MGRC partner Unique Remedy, a compounding pharmacy specialist who will produce the personalised health supplements.
MGRC chief executive officer Sasha Nordin said this is the first time the genomics and biopharmaceutical company is offering genetic screening and a health supplement solution.
"Genetic screening tests can give insights and indicate the risks for an extensive range of diseases and conditions that can affect health.
"The knowledge from genetic screening is important as people can use it to make changes in their lifestyle and diet to lead healthier lives.
"Personalised health supplements are among the actionable steps that can be quickly taken," he said in a statement today.
All genetic screening solutions include the Dtect Wellness genetic screening test complemented with personalised supplements based on each person's test results.
The Dtect Wellness test analyses a person's DNA to identify relevant genetic markers that play important roles in influencing nutrition, health and wellness.
Based on the test results, supplements deemed most important for a particular person's health are identified, and personalised health supplements are produced.
MGRC executive director Noor Azri Datuk Sri Noor Azerai said this collaboration would be a start to a series of exciting products and services to expand the company's suite of healthcare-related solutions that cater to different needs and groups as people become more aware of their health and want to know more as well as take action on how they can improve or enhance their health.
Besides Dtect Wellness, other tests can be added to the solutions, including Dtect Onco, which screens for genetic cancer risks, Dtect Cardio & Metabolic, which screens for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and Dtect PGx, which screens for risk of adverse reactions and response to prescription medications.
These genetic screening test solutions are available for purchase on AirAsia's The Asean Super App.
"Our Allstars and all the super app users' well-being are our priority, and we are excited to welcome the addition of MGRC's genetic screening programme to our airasia health platform," airasia Super App head of airasia health Vincent Gooi said.
"It is very important that we have self-awareness and learn how to take care of ourselves before we serve others.
"The comprehensive test results from Dtect Wellness provide very useful information and even detail weight management, response towards nutrition and dietary supplements and susceptibility towards injuries related to physical activities," he said.