Can you tell my future with your saliva? About DTC Genetic Test

 

A genetic test kit is a nutritional, lifestyle, and physical ability test that is statistically genetically related, and based on this, the test subject can gain an in-depth understanding of his or her nutrition, lifestyle, and physical characteristics and prevent future diseases.

 

All human beings have more than 99% of the same genes, and the difference in genes is 0.1% to show individual characteristics. There are a total of 7 areas that can be identified:

 

Health care such as blood pressure and blood sugar

Vitamins, zinc, magnesium, and other nutrients that individuals tend to be deficient in

Acne, hair loss, etc.

Cardio vs strength exercises that are right for you

Alcohol and caffeine metabolism and dependence

Eating habits, such as appetite, sweetness sensitivity, etc.

Body sensitivities such as motion sickness and insomnia

 

 

How does DTC genetic testing kit work?

 

After saliva is placed on the test kit, the kit arrives at the laboratory where DNA is extracted from the epithelial cells in the saliva. Using DNA microarray technology, only wellness-related genes in the DNA are analyzed to derive results.

 

Genes statistically related to the occurrence of hair loss are analyzed, and sensitivity to taste and aroma is measured to derive results.

 

 

Pros and Cons of DTC Genetic Testing

 

The advantage of DTC genetic testing is that it is possible to obtain genetic information related to individual characteristics and health care without visiting a hospital, and to use it to create a personalized health care and lifestyle plan.

 

However, because environmental factors cannot be ignored, the limitation remains that the results of a DNA-only test may not match the individual's current condition.