Genetics Testing with the HomeDNA kit
I recently tested a kit from HomeDNA, the Healthy Weight analysis and report. The results from this kit are supposed to provide the keys to a healthier you through examination of your genetics. This kit can be found on the HomeDNA website along with a few other tests, including: ($119) ($144) ($69) and ($99).
The mission of HomeDNA is to empower you with all the valuable information that is stored in your DNA. These are affordable, easy to access, and simple to accomplish in the comfort of your home. Obtaining the specimen was quite easy. All I had to do was a simple cheek swab and then put the specimen in the postage-paid box. The hardest part of this test was waiting to see what the results would be.
The swab is tested by a full laboratory, the DNA Diagnostics Center in Ohio. This lab has been in business for over 20 years and they have tested more than 1 million samples. The lab emails when your specimen arrives and then also emails you the results. In case you are worried, the lab destroys your sample once testing is done and does not save it for future use. The lab also tests dog breeds with the Wisdom Panel and also has a canine as well.
My results for this test were quite interesting! I cannot share everything I learned since the report was a PDF that was 72 pages long. I learned many things in the report that I had not known. The report included results in four key areas: Weight loss ability, Food, Nutrients, and Response to Exercise. Not only were the results of the test clearly presented, but there was also a detailed success strategy as well as a custom meal plan. Here is one small part of my personalized report:
As someone who has been slightly overweight most of my life, I was not surprised to see the first result! I have a below average ability to lose weight with diet and exercise. I have tried so many diets with very poor results. Obviously, it is not the diets, it is in my DNA that I am not going to lose weight. You can also see on the chart above that my B12 is very low, such an easy problem to fix with a vitamin!
If these results look interesting to you, there are 71 more pages of information. I found the results incredibly valuable and I have already made a number of changes based on the results of the genetic testing that I did with HomeDNA.
One other interesting thing I learned: I am likely intolerant to dairy! I was lactose intolerant when I was younger, and my results say that I still am!
The detailed meal plan was something I did not expect to receive. You can read one breakfast, morning snack and a part of the lunch that was recommended based on my nutrient profile. Sounds delicious, right?
Which test would you like to try from HomeDNA?
I received a free kit from HomeDNA to try out in order to write this post. This post was facilitated by Brandcycle. All opinions, thoughts, and results are 100% my own.
Holy awesomesauce, Batman! I knew about pregnancy and ancestry testing, but I’ve never heard of using DNA testing to help with weight loss or skincare. VERY cool!
It really is such a brilliant idea! I love that you can learn about your weight and your skin based on your own DNA.
I’ve never heard of a DNA test for weight loss ability. I am overweight as well and would be very interested in what my test would show!
This test was really interesting! The results have really provided me with a change in how I eat.
This sounds really interesting. I would never have thought about DNA and genetics!
It really is fascinating! I learned many things about how I should eat and exercise!
Whoa. I’ve heard of the Ancestry ones before but not the others. I’d really like to try a few of these to learn more about my family history and health.
I hope you get a chance to try one!
Oh how interesting, and really cool that you can do it all at home! Thats awesome
Yes, pretty soon people will not even need to leave their house! It is amazing what we can do from home these days.
This has taken DNA testing to a new level! Others offer ancestory, relatives, limited health condition implications, but now a DNA test for weight loss, nutrition, nutrients and exercise. Amazing! Thanks so much for enlightening us to this cool new product!
It truly is amazing what we can find in our DNA. I have been following the results that others found in the skin care analysis and it is fascinating! You can really learn a lot about your body from these kits.
As someone who is actively trying to lose weight this information would be invaluable!! I would love to try a kit like this!!
You really should try a kit! The information included is so valuable if you are trying to lose weight.
I’ve seen those ancestry testings, but this is the first time that I’ve heard about this. How interesting that you would actually know about your healthy weight analysis. I will have to check this out.
The results were fascinating! I hope you try it out.
Definitely have to check it out! I’ve been doing 23 and me as well as ancestry.com for a long time and this is totally new! Can’t wait to get my results!
Wow! It’s so amazing that we now have home testing kits! That’s really amazing and it’s awesome that you can conveniently do it at home. It’s definitely good news for a lot of people.
You can do most anything at home these days! I can even do a strep test on my kids!
I would be interested to know what my profile is like when it comes to losing weight. Both my grandmother’s were about the same build/weight as I am. I’m guessing genes isn’t on my side. I can lose weight but it usually comes back. :/
I know exactly how you feel! There is so much info in our DNA it is amazing.
Oh my this DNA testing looks cool! I wonder if this is also available in the Philippines. Do they ship overseas?
I am not sure! THe results are emailed to you.
What an interesting at-home testing kit! Nutrition is so personalized from person to person, so this service sounds great!
Seeing my personal nutrition plan is so helpful! I have been following the guidelines and feeling great.
These are so cool. A lady on a Facebook group that I am in recently did one of these. I think she did the skin care one.
Yes, the skin care one is also very interesting. You learn what products are best for your skin and what products you should avoid.
I’ve heard about this before but I didn’t believe it. But whoah! Now this! I want to get a HomeDNA kit. I’m having a hard time losing weight, maybe this is the key to my weight loss.
If you are trying to lose weight this kit could really shed some light on what you should be eating and doing. I have found the information quite valuable!
I still find these amazing. I am not sure that I’m quite sold on them yet but good to know what you can do with them. Thanks for sharing. – yolonda
You really get a lot of valuable information from this kit. Your DNA has the answers to what your body needs to live.
I would love to try this. VERY sadly I can’t afford it right now. Ohhhh I wish they had offered you one to give in a giveaway. Thanks for telling us about it at least, so maybe someday over the rainbow I can get one. Nothing else has worked and I am frustrated to tears so at least this sounds like something (maybe the ONE thing ) that I haven’t tried yet.
Oh my gosh, I so wish I had one to send to you! I really hope that you can find something to help you.
This looks really cool and different from other tests! We’ve been browsing for the ancestry tests recently, but I love all of this additional health information provided. The price seems reasonable too. Thanks for sharing!
This test was quite different from the ancestry test. It gives personalized information about your body and your DNA. My favorite part is the meal plan created just for me!
This is an amazing product! I know weight loss can be very challenging and frustrating. Knowing why or why not something works makes it easier to deal with! I also love the ancestory one! I want to get my parents one for Christmas!
I think a kit would make an amazing Christmas gift!
Yes, I agree! These DNA kits will make excellent holiday or even birthday gifts!