WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE GENEHABIT OVER OTHERS?
We are the leaders in field of genetic testing for weight management, nutrition and skin care. Our experts use the latest scientific genetic insights about human health and appropriate computational algorithms to predict your genetic risk to overweight or under-weight and skin aging.
GeneHabit maintains the high data security standards to ensure your privacy. We have build a database of genetic variations for specific genes that influence your well being. Our easy to understand reports provide you with genetic insights and actionable recommendations that can help you achieve your lifestyle goals.
WHY SHOULD I HAVE A DNA TEST DONE? HOW WILL THE RESULTS BENEFIT ME?
Our genes play a vital role in our well being. A DNA test can help to identify your risk towards a particular condition like under or access weight, early wrinkling, sensitivities to UV rays or chemical and vitamin deficiencies. Armed with genetic information that is specific to your genetic profile, we generate diet and lifestyle recommendations that can help you meet your nutrition and fitness goals.
Adhering to those recommendations will enable you to optimize your fitness lifestyle and prevent nutrition-related chronic diseases.
WHO IS THE TEST SUITABLE FOR?
Our genetic information can help to enhance understanding and better manage health and lifestyle. We encourage all individuals to take our tests to get insights about their risk of unhealthy weight, skin aging and nutritional deficiency.
HOW IS THE TESTING DONE?
A simple DNA sample is required to test the genetic markers included in our reports. You can order a DNA collection kit from our website or a healthcare professional will collect a DNA sample for you and send it to our lab.
WHAT IF MY TEST RESULTS ARE BAD?
We implement a strict data protection policy to safeguard and secure your genetic information. Your genetic test results are stored under an anonymized ID to ensure no traceability to an individual.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY DNA SAMPLE?
Your sample will be stored in our secure, controlled-access facilities and labeled only with your unique barcode. At times, we may need to rerun test if any ambiguities are observed. Also as new discoveries in the field of genetic testing are made, additional tests could be run to generate new information and reports for you. We would approach you to get your consent to run additional tests.
In general, we store your DNA sample for 3-6 months and then our lab destroys your samples. You could also approach us to get the samples destroyed.
CAN I GET THE TEST DONE WITHOUT CONTACTING A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL?
Yes, our tests identify your risk or predisposition to a particular condition like overweight, underweight, skin aging and nutritional deficiencies. We look at your genetic variations in a given list of genes to suggest your potential risk to for example put on too much weight if you do not manage your lifestyle or if you are at a higher risk of wrinkling due to your genetic profile. Our reports and recommendations provide with easy to understand genetic information and recommendations.
We, however, strongly recommend to consult with a healthcare professional, dietitian or physical trainer to gain optimal benefit from your genetic test results and personalized nutrition report.
CAN MY TEST RESULTS BE BAD?
Our genetic tests identifies genetic variants that affect your response to your lifestyle – the foods and beverages you consume, physical activity performed and natural predisposition. The test does not diagnose any disease or health condition. With the information from your test results, we provide you personalized recommendations about diet, exercise, sleep and sensitivities for you (if engaged and a healthcare professional) to manage a healthy lifestyle.
IF I DON’T ALREADY HAVE A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, HOW DO I FIND ONE?
We will help you to establish contact with a clinic, doctor, gym or personal trainer based on your genetic testing report and recommendations. We carefully chose a certified professional who could deliver optimal outcome based on your results.
You can also complete result report review with one of our in-house dietitians, physical trainer and a skincare professional remotely (through Skype, Zoom or over the phone). If you are interested in this option, please contact us.
WHO WILL HAVE ACCESS TO MY GENETIC TEST RESULTS?
Only you and authorized healthcare professionals will have access to your genetic test results. Each DNA kit is assigned a unique barcode, ensuring privacy and accuracy during sample analysis.
You will be the only one with access to raw genetic information generated during tests.
WILL MY INSURANCE COVER THE COST OF THE TEST?
Check with your insurance provider. Some providers may cover the cost of a consultation with a healthcare professional, or provide a healthcare spending account that may cover the cost of the test kit as well.
CAN I USE MY 23ANDME OR ANCESTRYDNA DATA?
Yes, if you’ve had your DNA samples processed with 23andMe, Ancestry DNA or exome sequencing done, you can upload your data to our server to receive lifestyle and nutrition insights at a reduced cost.
You will not have to provide a sample again and your results will be available sooner with just a few clicks.
