DNA Nutrition Test

Find out which nutrients your body needs now. Identify potential nutritional deficiencies (vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, Folate, Iron, Omega-3) and improve your nutrition based on your genetics.

Detects genetic risk for vitamins and minerals

Buccal swab sample collection

$249.00

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What you get with this test

Detailed Description

Do the thousands of nutrition supplements on the market overwhelm you, or do you just want to ensure you have a balanced intake from dietary sources?

Your genetic variation determines how well your body is able to absorb and utilize vitamins and minerals, as there is no “wonder supplement” or “perfect diet” that will work for everyone.

A simple mouth swab is all we need to analyze your DNA and identify simple ways to improve your nutritional balance.

The Genetics

Many genetic variants influence how well we absorb, activate and use specific vitamins and minerals. An understanding of your genetic variation allows you to customize your nutritional planning.

What’s tested

Vitamin A
Vitamin A is important for vision, immune function, skin health, bone growth and reproduction.

• BCO1 – affects activation of vitamin A

Vitamin B6 & B12
Vitamin B6 is needed for carbohydrate metabolism, cognitive development, immune function, skin health and hemoglobin formation.

• NBPF3 – increases clearance of vitamin B6 from the body

Vitamin B12 is necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and is required for DNA synthesis and the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids.

• FUT2 – reduces absorption of vitamin B12 in the gut

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is involved in the production of several critical biological molecules (e.g. collagen and neurotransmitters), immune response, wound healing, absorption of non-heme iron, and as an antioxidant to remove toxic byproducts.

• SLC23A1 – decreases vitamin C absorption and distribution

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is required to modulate cell growth, aid in immune functions, decrease inflammation and maintain normal bone growth and remodelling.

• CYP2R1 – reduces activation of vitamin D

• GC – reduces efficiency of vitamin D transport and uptake

Vitamin E
Vitamin E promotes the immune system, healthy eyes and skin, as well as a number of other metabolic processes.

• APOA5 – influences vitamin E levels

Folate
Folate is essential for proper growth and development, and is important for the conversion of the toxic homocysteine amino acid to methionine.

• MTHFD1 – linked to folate-related disorders
• MTHFR – affects activation of folate

Iron
Iron is required to make hemoglobin – an essential protein that transports oxygen around the body.

• TMPRSS6 – influences iron absorption from the diet
• TF – influences iron transport

Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for normal, healthy metabolism.

• NOS3 – influences triglyceride levels when omega-3 is low

CLIA Certified

All Genofit tests are guaranteed to be processed by a CLIA certified laboratory–the same type of certification as hospital laboratories.

Physician Reviewed

Genofit tests are reviewed and approved by a third-party independent physician licensed to practice within your state.

HIPAA Compliant

Genofit takes measures to guarantee your privacy. Your personal data is securely stored and will not shared with any third-party without your permission.

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps​

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

1. Activate Kit

Activate your kit online at genofit.com by entering the unique activation code found inside your kit.

2. Collect & Mail Sample

Simply collect your sample at home, then mail your sample directly to the lab with free return shipping.

3. View Results

Receive your results within 5-7 business days after the lab receives your kit.

FAQ's

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this test.

Yes, your results are 100% confidential. No one will be able to access your account or your results unless you give them your confidential account login. You can change the password to your account at any time. Please remember to safeguard your login information and not share it with anyone.
Testing begins immediately the day that your samples arrive at the laboratory. In some special situations, additional testing may be required, which could increase the turnaround time by a few extra days. You can check the status of your test online 24/7 using your secure account login. Your test report is released immediately once testing is complete.
Drinking or eating will not change the results in any way. The reason that you are not supposed to drink or have anything in the mouth for an extended period prior to collection is to ensure that we have enough buccal cells to complete the test. If there are not enough cells to complete the test, then the results will not be released and a recollection will be required.
No. You can send the kits back to the laboratory using any shipping method of your choosing. Please be advised that if you do not use the included prepaid return mailer to ship your samples, it is your responsibility to ensure that your samples arrive at the laboratory. We will not be able to provide assistance for shipments that do not use our prepaid return mailer.

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