Vitamins & Minerals DNA Test

Discover whether you carry a genetic risk of a common vitamin or mineral deficiency

This at-home test will provide you insights into any genes that you carry associated with deficiencies in key nutrients, and share nutrition recommendations specific to you from our team of healthcare professionals.

Why test

Our DNA nutrient deficiency test can help pinpoint vitamins and minerals that your body may struggle to absorb and metabolise.

By looking at your DNA, you can understand your genetic risk and tailor your diet to avoid potential triggers, which might alleviate symptoms associated with some of these deficiencies such as pale or having yellow skin, unexplained fatigue or shortness of breath.

This personalised approach can improve your overall wellbeing and quality of life by helping you optimise your nutrition specific to your body.

What's analysed

• Omega-3 deficiency (FADS1, rs174547) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with a reduced ability to absorb and metabolise omega-3.
• Folate deficiency (MTHFR, rs1801133) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with an increased risk of folate deficiency.
• Vitamin D deficiency (CYP2R1, rs10741657; GC, rs2282679) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with an impaired ability to transport and store vitamin D throughout the body.
• Selenium deficiency (SEPP1, rs7579) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with a decreased ability to transport selenium.
• Vitamin C deficiency (SLC23A1, rs33972313) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with a decreased ability to synthesise and utilise ascorbic acid.
• Beta-carotene conversion (vitamin A levels) (BCMO1, rs7501331 & rs12934922) - Discover if your genetic profile indicates that your body may use beta-carotene less efficiently, increasing the risk of vitamin A deficiency.
• Choline deficiency (MTHFD1, rs2236225) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with impaired synthesises of choline, increasing the risk of choline deficiency.
• Iron overload (HFE, rs1800562) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with higher iron uptake and storage in the small intestine, increasing the risk of iron overload.
• Iron deficiency (TF, rs1799852) - Discover if your genetic profile is associated with an impaired ability to transport iron throughout the body.
• Vitamin B12 Levels (FUT2, rs601338) - Discover if your genetic profile indicates that your body transports and absorbs vitamin B12 efficiently, increasing its levels.
• Calcium levels (CASR, rs1801725) - Discover if your genetic profile indicates that you are more susceptible to high levels of serum calcium which may be an indication of increased risk of low bone mineral density.

Key facts

• Personalised recommendations on your nutrition and lifestyle
• Swab sample collection from the comfort of home
• Results ready within 28 days
• 11 genetic markers screened, 10 DNA health areas
• Samples analysed at our UK based laboratory

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