Sport & Fitness DNA Test for men

A comprehensive genetic test to give you personal knowledge in these areas; Sport, muscle building, fat burning, dieting, energy metabolism, skin, and much more.

The Sport & Fitness DNA test will provide you with information of your specific genes and their impact on your wellbeing and sporting potential from training plans, diets, metabolism of vitamins, caffeine, and skin vitality, to name a few. Advancements in technology and developments in genetic understanding allow us to recognise the benefits of applying knowledge of on individuals specific genetic variations to build a health and fitness profile based on the strength of their DNA.

Our personalised health and fitness report is tailored to you, based on the strengths of your DNA. Our report allows you to utilise genetic powers to help you achieve optimal results in the gym and dieting.

The Health & Fitness DNA test also includes our full Obesity and Weight Management test along with our Skin and Acne DNA test. These two tests, combined with a further focus on your genetic traits to physical activity and nutrition, provides a wide array of information that you can apply to multiple areas of everyday life, and makes the Health & Fitness test unbeatable value!

The first step is to identify your gene variants through the Health & Fitness DNA test, discover your genetic potential and achieve optimal results.

• How your genotype can influence strength, speed and stamina, and how to train effectively to reach your genetic potential.

• You may have the so-called ‘sprinter gene’, typical for 31% of the population. Those who carry this gene are genetically adapted for strength and speed and are more likely to excel in sports such as bodybuilding, weightlifting, different types of sprinting, boxing and martial arts.

• Alternatively, are you within the 18% of the population who possess the ‘marathoner gene’? This variant adapts carriers to elevated stamina and endurance; an ideal genotype for sports such as long-distance swimming, skiing and cross-country running.

• Which variant of the ACTN3 gene, responsible for building muscle tissue have you (fast-twitch or slow-twitch muscles). That will allow you to personalise your training plan based on the genetic strengths of your body and give you an edge over competitors who rely only on conventional training methods.

• Learn how your genotype affects testosterone levels, and which dietary and physical activity measures can be adapted to alter your levels of this hormone.

• Your genetic predisposition to the development of asthma – a common condition which can cause breathing difficulties. Learn how you can help to control symptoms by ensuring the adequate intake of a particular vitamin.

• And more related information to an active life.

• How different diets are suited to different genotypes and which diet type can work best for you. We will test your DNA to identify the optimum composition of nutrients within your diet. This will help you to negate any traits within your genes which make you susceptible to gaining weight and the development of connected health concerns.

• How your genes affect the level of leptin – a hormone which reduces appetite. If you have a risk genotype FTO (fat mass and obesity associated) gene that is associated with an increased BMI and obesity, we will provide recommendations on how you can plan eating behaviour and control cravings.

• Which foods to include in your diet and which foods to avoid in order to achieve desired weight loss, according to your genotype. Often, altering only the type of dietary fat consumed can lead to significant progress in weight loss.

• Whether your DNA puts you at risk of insulin resistance, which can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular system problems, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

• How ‘free radicals’ can cause damage to your cells, how your genotype affects the levels within your body, and what you can do to reduce levels of free radicals.

• How your genotype breaks down and processes food in the form of fat, protein and carbohydrate. And how the optimal energy distribution over a day should be. (graphical, e.g.)

• And more related information to a healthy lifestyle.

• How different variants of the BCMO1 gene can impact the conversion of carotenoids to vitamin A – a vitamin essential for the healthy functioning of the skin, nails, vision, and the immune system. Learn how slight changes to your diet can improve BCMO1 enzyme activity.

• The way in which your particular genes impact folic acid (vitamin B9) metabolism by through activity of the MTHFR enzyme. A deficiency of dietary folic acid in conjunction with specific genetic variants can lead to problems with the digestive and cardiovascular systems, sleep difficulties and poor mental health.

• Why homocysteine – a substance produced in our bodies – can be considered a pathogen, whether your genes make you susceptible, and which measures can be taken to reduce its damaging effects.

• The extent to which your genetic variant aids the transport of vitamin D around your body and various ways to ensure you have adequate amounts of this unique vitamin. A deficiency of vitamin D is strongly associated with osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

• The benefits of adequate levels of vitamin B6 (a proper function of the nervous system) and vitamin B12 (DNA synthesis) and how your genotype influences the absorption of these essential micronutrients from food. A lack of these vitamins is strongly associated with anaemia, which causes lethargy and weakness.

• How your variant of the CYP1A2 gene within the rs762551 genetic marker influences caffeine metabolism and thus susceptibility to effects of caffeine overdose when in conjunction with specific variants. Symptoms of excessive caffeine levels include dizziness, headaches and irritability.

• The importance of vitamin C to the healthy functioning of our bodies, and whether you are genetically predisposed to the optimal absorption of this antioxidant, and if not, what you can do to improve bioavailability and promote healthy gums, proper healing and healthy skin.

• How your genetic variant affects the activity of the SOD2 enzyme, and how this enzyme benefits your body. The diagnosis of your genetic variant will identify the food types that are optimal to strengthen the body’s antioxidant system. Inadequate function of this enzyme can increase the risk of cancer, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

• And more related information.

• Whether your genetic variant predisposes you to the common skin condition acne. Learn how you can use a multi-faceted approach to dietary, cosmetic, personal hygiene, and lifestyle alternations to improve the appearance and health of your skin.

• The extent of which dietary choices play a role in the health of your skin by determining nutrient content within your body, and which foods to include in your diet and which to avoid to support your genotype.

• How sufficient amounts of vitamins A and C benefits the vitality and overall health of your skin and help reduce the symptoms of acne, and how your genetic variant affects the absorption of these vitamins and antioxidants.

• How lifestyle factors, such as smoking and exposure to sunlight, can affect your skin, and what you can do to limit the damage.

• Your genetic predisposition to optimal collagen synthesis, and the maintenance of skin condition and regeneration.

• How the use of cosmetics can significantly improve the condition of your skin, especially those containing specific vitamins.

• The relation between the activity of the BCMO1 enzyme and the process of skin photo-ageing, wrinkles appearance and regeneration efficiency. Learn how your genetic variant affects the production of BCMO1, and what you can do to support your body.

• And more related information to keep your skin healthy and acne free.

Together with the test results revealing the genetic variants within your DNA, you will receive a collection of advice and recommendations detailing the abovementioned issues. All suggestions are prepared and personalised according to your genotype.