DNA testing allows us to explore our genetic code in detail, giving us valuable insights into our unique personal health blueprint. Tiny variations in our DNA—known as genetic variants or polymorphisms—can have a powerful influence on many aspects of our health. These subtle differences can affect everything from hormone balance and heart function to metabolism, mental well-being, and more.

What’s in the kit?
The DNA test kit includes two cheek swabs, two storage tubes, and a consent form that must be completed. You can choose to have the kit shipped directly to your home, or to your local consultant if you’d prefer support during sample collection.

The DNA test kit must always be purchased in combination with at least one report. Each purchased report includes a 30-minute (online) consultation.

Not sure where to start?
We offer a free 15-minute intake call to understand your goals and help you choose the most relevant DNA package for your needs.

Methylation is the process of adding methyl groups, consisting of one carbon and three hydrogen atoms, to other molecules. It is involved in almost every metabolic process in the body, occurring billions of times every second in our cells and contributing to numerous crucial functions.

Imbalances in methylation - too little or too much - can increase susceptibility to chronic health conditions such as heart disease, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue, infertility, immune and autoimmune conditions, food and chemical sensitivities, and mood and psychiatric disorders, as well as cancer and premature ageing.

The Methylation test examines genes involved in five sub-cycles - folate, methionine, neurotransmitter, transsulphuration and urea. Genetic results will inform whether someone is likely to be poor or overly efficient at processing cofactors - B6, B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin), methionine, betaine, choline, zinc and magnesium; and inhibitors - chemicals, moulds, drugs, hormones and heavy metals and provide guidance on how to support or bypass bottlenecks or weaknesses.

Genes included

• Folate Cycle: DHFR, FOLH1, MTHFD1, MTHFR, RFC1, SHMT1 and TYMS
• Methionine Cycle: AHCY, BHMT, CHDH, FUT2, MAT1A, MTR, MTRR, PEMT and TCN2
• Neurotransmitter Cycle: COMT, MAOA, MAOB, MTHFR, PNMT, QDPR and VDR
• Transsulphuration Cycle: CBS, CTH, GSS, MUT and SUOX
• Urea Cycle: BDKRB2, NOS and SOD

Histamine has many functions: as a neurotransmitter, communicating messages to and from the brain and nervous system; triggering the release of stomach acid to help digestion; and it can also be released after stress, injury or allergic reaction as part of the body’s immune response.

Histamine intolerance is the body’s reaction to an imbalance between accumulated histamine and the capacity to break it down. When the body is unable to break histamine down quickly enough it becomes toxic. Symptoms of histamine toxicity may include skin irritation or breathing difficulties (mimicking an allergic reaction), digestive problems, headaches, insomnia and anxiety.

The Histamine Intolerance test analyses the genes and nutrients needed to breakdown and remove histamine, showing where disruptions occur and how to support optimal function. Diamine oxidase (DAO), which primarily breaks down histamine in the gut, can be impaired by gastrointestinal disease or ‘blockers’ such as alcohol, smoked or fermented foods, black tea, green tea and some medications such as non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen or aspirin). Insufficient histamine-n-methyl- transferase (HNMT) in the nervous system and lungs can also lead to histamine overload.

Genes included

• Nervous, Immune: HNMT, MAOB and NAT2
• Methylation: MTHFR
• Gastro Intestinal: ALDH2, DAO and GPX1

The Metabolics Report transforms our understanding of how genes confer metabolic individuality and underpin energy regulation, longevity and healthspan. 

Metabolism refers to all cellular chemical reactions and is essential for life. It involves many interconnected pathways that can be divided into ‘anabolism’ (‘build up’ e.g synthesis of sugars, fats, proteins and nucleic acids) and catabolism (‘break down’ e.g., releasing energy in the form of ATP). These complex processes, and the balance between them, are the key to energy metabolism and healthy cell structure and function. 

The comprehensive Metabolics report presents the genes that can powerfully influence key pathways driving human metabolism. It incorporates over 40 genes and 50 SNPs across 6 pathways, including appetite regulation, nutrient sensing, sugar and fat metabolism, cholesterol and bile, mitochondria and inflammation.

Genes included

• Appetite Regulation: BDNF, FAAH, FTO, LEPR, MC4R, NPY, POMC
• Nutrient Sensing: ADIPOQ, FOXO3, HIF1A, IRS1, PARP1, PGC1A, PPARA, PPARG, SIRT1
• Sugar Metabolism: AMPD1, GCK, GLUT2, IRS1, PPARG, TCF7L2
• Fat Metabolism: ADRB3, CD36, CPT1A, FABP2, LPL, PLIN1, PPARA, SREBF1
• Cholesterol and Bile: CYP7A1, HMGCR, LDLR, SREBF1 Mitochondria and Inflammation: CAT, CRP, FOXO3, GPX1, IFNG, IL6, NRF2, SIRT3, SOD2, TNF, UCP1/2/3

Mineral nutrients are chemical elements essential for human life. Distinct from vitamins, which are organic compounds made by plants and animals, minerals are inorganic and originate from rocks, soil or water. They are vital for providing structural support to bones and teeth, maintaining pH and fluid balance, enabling nerve conduction and muscle contraction, and supporting the function of hormones and enzymes, as well as the immune system.

Whilst essential minerals are necessary in adequate amounts for health, excessive intake and accumulation can be detrimental. Additionally, environmental heavy metals are toxic to humans and pose serious health risks.

Metals and minerals have complex interactions with one another as well as with vitamin metabolism. Genetic variants – as well as nutrition, age, gender and lifestyle habits – can affect the absorption, distribution and excretion of metals and minerals, impacting their balance and status in the body.

The Metals and Minerals Report presents elements of your DNA profile that have been shown to influence your need, status and metabolism of major and trace minerals, and heavy metals.

Genes included

• Arsenic: AS3MT, MTHFR
• Calcium: ATP2B1, CASR
• Copper: ATP7B, CP
• Iron: HFE, TMPRSS6
• Magnesium: TRPM6
• Manganese: SLC39A8, SOD2
• Mercury: GSTP1, GSTT1
• Metallothioneins: MT1A, MT2A
• Phosphorus: KL
• Selenium: GPX1, GPX4, SELENOP
• Sodium and Potassium: ACE, AGTR1, AGT
• Zinc: SLC30A8, SLC39A8