DNA Weight Loss Test
$249.00
If you find it difficult to maintain a healthy weight and have not found success with trendy diets, it may be time to explore the impact of your genes. Take this DNA test to uncover how your genetic makeup may be affecting your weight management.
- Genetic alterations that can impact your body weight.
- The most efficient methods to achieve weight loss and sustain it long-term.
- Strategies to optimize your journey towards weight loss.
- Collection method: Buccal swabs
- Private and confidential online results
Description
If you are attempting to lose weight, consider adapting your diet and lifestyle according to your genetic makeup. This DNA test can reveal whether you are:
- Sensitive to starch
- More prone to snacking
- Struggle to feel satiated
- Lack motivation to exercise
- Have high blood sugar levels
- And more!
By leveraging this information, you can design a weight loss program customized to your individual needs, maximizing your chances of success.
Description
If you are attempting to lose weight, consider adapting your diet and lifestyle according to your genetic makeup. This DNA test can reveal whether you are:
- Sensitive to starch
- More prone to snacking
- Struggle to feel satiated
- Lack motivation to exercise
- Have high blood sugar levels
- And more!
By leveraging this information, you can design a weight loss program customized to your individual needs, maximizing your chances of success.
Our testing laboratory is AABB Accredited, ISO/IEC 17025 Certified and participates in the CAP proficiency testing program.
What is included in the test?
Appetite Suppression: MC4R – disrupts appetite suppression
Food Disinhibition: NMB – associated with food disinhibition
Diet Impact: FTO – influences energy intake, diet impact and satiety
Satiety: SH2B1 – interrupts a satiety hormone signalling pathway
Exercise Motivation & Response to Exercise:
- BDNF – influences exercise motivation
- ADRB2 – affects weight loss in response to exercise
Fat Metabolism & Fatty Acid:
- APOA2 – alters saturated fat metabolism
- FABP2 – increases fatty acid uptake
Circadian Rhythm: CLOCK – disrupts the normal circadian rhythm
Starch & Glucose Regulation:
- AMY1 – reduces the ability to digest starch
- ADIPOQ – disrupts normal glucose regulation
At-Home DNA Testing Steps
STEP 1
Order Kit
Order the private DNA test kit online.
STEP 2
Collect Samples
Follow the easy instructions for collecting a mouth swab sample from the participants. The sample is collected in just seconds by rubbing the swabs provided in the kit gently inside the mouth.
STEP 3
Receive Results
After sample collection, return the samples to our laboratory using the return packaging included in your test kit. Results are available online. You are welcome to call our laboratory at any time to check on your test and to get preliminary results over the telephone using your password and file number. Official results documents are sent to you by mail or email after the test is complete.