Hello, my name is Aloma, and I am the founder of Longevity Lab-Solutions. Our core mission at Longevity is to uncover the often-hidden underlying causes of health conditions, a commitment that stems from my family’s profound journey with health and nutrition.

From an early age, my path to becoming health conscious was shaped by my incredible parents, who were dedicated to a natural and wholesome lifestyle.  Our home was a haven of nutritious, home-cooked meals, lovingly prepared without artificial additives, a reflection of their commitment to a lifestyle centered on health and wellbeing.

This foundation was further strengthened when I met my husband, Zoltan, in 1996.  He introduced me to a deeper understanding of health, encompassing gluten-free diets, the medicinal use of herbs, and various forms of active living.  When our daughter was born in 2001, we were naturally committed to providing her with the best that the world of health and nutrition had to offer.  She thrived as a happy, healthy child.

However, as she grew, we noticed signs of digestive discomfort which her father also experienced, but with much more intensity.  Despite normal blood tests and consultations with various healthcare practitioners, including homeopathy, acupuncture, and herbal remedies, the issues, though mild, persisted.  However, they were readily manageable with healthy living such as foods filled with nutrition, adequate sleep keeping in tune with our circadian rhythm and lots of physical movement: walking, running, biking, swimming, tennis, ballet, yoga, roller blading, ice skating to name a few.

In my professional life, I’ve been involved in the medical laboratory industry since 1998, launching cutting-edge diagnostic technologies for various organizations.  Yet, it was not until I established my own clinical laboratory in 2019 that I had the opportunity to delve deeper into our family’s health mysteries.  We decided to undergo genomic sequencing, a decision that revealed surprising results.

Both Zoltan and I possess mutations in the BTD and MTHFR genes.  The BTD mutation, particularly rare and shared despite our diverse ancestral backgrounds (Hungarian and Indo-Guyanese of East Asian ancestry), was an unexpected discovery.  Our daughter inherited the affected BTD gene from both of us, resulting in a condition known as Biotinidase Deficiency (BIOT), which we now understand Zoltan also has.  I am a carrier of this condition.

BIOT, a treatable inherited disorder, hinders the body’s ability to reuse and recycle vitamin B7 (biotin, sometimes called vitamin H), which is crucial for metabolizing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.  This explained various symptoms we had observed in our daughter; – her early skin rashes, joint flexibility, digestive discomfort, and occasional candidiasis, which were previously unconnected dots.  Her newborn screening was normal for the analytes tested.  Biotinidase Deficiency is treatable with daily supplementation of biotin taken orally each day. 

Reflecting on this journey, we are grateful that our commitment to high nutritional foods and a healthy lifestyle played a critical role in managing the symptoms of both BTD and MTHFR mutations.  Our daughter, who was nearly 20 years old when we discovered our genetic makeup, benefited immensely from this lifestyle, allowing her to lead a happy and fulfilling life despite the underlying genetic conditions.

This personal experience has been instrumental in shaping the ethos of Longevity Lab Solutions.  We understand firsthand how integral nutrition and lifestyle are in managing health conditions, and we are dedicated to helping others discover and address their unique health challenges.

With Kind Regards

Aloma

Dr. Aloma Geer, Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry)