Weight Loss DNA Test
$249.00
Maintain a healthy body weight with the help of your DNA. This simple DNA test can improve your weight loss journey.
- Free shipping both ways
- Easy-to-use cheek swabs
- AABB, ISO17025 & CLIA accredited lab
Kit includes all lab fees and free return shipping to the lab.
Receive secure, confidential results through your online dashboard.
All tests performed in our AABB, ISO 17025 & CLIA accredited laboratory.
Obesity is now recognized as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. According to the World Health Organization, obesity affect more than 600 million adults and 41 million children under the age of five. Excessive weight gain increases the risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, sleep apnea and cancer. Such health complication can have a significant impact on the quality of life as well as life expectancy of an individual.
Your genetic makeup plays a role in the development of obesity. Genetic changes are linked to eating habits, metabolism and even how well your body may respond to exercise. With a simple mouth swab, you can identify these genetic changes that influences your obesity risk and help you optimize your diet and exercise to finally achieve your weight loss goals.
Studies show multiple genetic variants can influence an individual’s body weight, and how they respond to specific diets and exercise plans. Variants in the following genes are included in this test:
• MC4R – disrupts appetite suppression
• NMB – associated with food disinhibition
• FTO – influences energy intake, diet impact and satiety
• SH2B1 – interrupts a satiety hormone signalling pathway
• BDNF – influences exercise motivation
• ADRB2 – affects weight loss in response to exercise
• APOA2 – alters saturated fat metabolism
• FABP2 – increases fatty acid uptake
• CLOCK – disrupts the normal circadian rhythm
• AMY1 – reduces the ability to digest starch
• ADIPOQ – disrupts normal glucose regulation
Genetics plays a role in an individual’s risk of obesity. Excessive weight has been linked to other health complications such as
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Liver disease
- Sleep apnea
- Cancer
- Asthma
- Osteoarthritis
Summary
Obesity is now recognized as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. According to the World Health Organization, obesity affect more than 600 million adults and 41 million children under the age of five. Excessive weight gain increases the risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, sleep apnea and cancer. Such health complication can have a significant impact on the quality of life as well as life expectancy of an individual.
Your genetic makeup plays a role in the development of obesity. Genetic changes are linked to eating habits, metabolism and even how well your body may respond to exercise. With a simple mouth swab, you can identify these genetic changes that influences your obesity risk and help you optimize your diet and exercise to finally achieve your weight loss goals.
What's Measured?
Studies show multiple genetic variants can influence an individual’s body weight, and how they respond to specific diets and exercise plans. Variants in the following genes are included in this test:
• MC4R – disrupts appetite suppression
• NMB – associated with food disinhibition
• FTO – influences energy intake, diet impact and satiety
• SH2B1 – interrupts a satiety hormone signalling pathway
• BDNF – influences exercise motivation
• ADRB2 – affects weight loss in response to exercise
• APOA2 – alters saturated fat metabolism
• FABP2 – increases fatty acid uptake
• CLOCK – disrupts the normal circadian rhythm
• AMY1 – reduces the ability to digest starch
• ADIPOQ – disrupts normal glucose regulation
Technical Information
Genetics plays a role in an individual’s risk of obesity. Excessive weight has been linked to other health complications such as
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Liver disease
- Sleep apnea
- Cancer
- Asthma
- Osteoarthritis
Explore your DNA Story
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with our at-home DNA tests, powered by cutting-edge science made accessible for all.
Simple Sample Collection
Secure Online Results
Accredited Laboratory
Discreet & Confidential
How it works
Purchase your kit
Collect DNA Sample
Mail samples to the lab
Receive your results
FAQ's
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this test.
