Intolerances & Sensitivities DNA Test

This at-home test will provide you insights into any genes that you carry associated with common food sensitivities, and share nutrition recommendations specific to you from our team of healthcare professionals.

At-home test

Sample: Swab
Collection: At-home cheek swab, posted to the lab
Results in: 28 days
Biomarkers: 6
Doctor reviewed: No

Tests for

Gluten Intolerance
Lactose Intolerance
Alcohol metabolism
Caffeine and anxiety levels
Caffeine sensitivity
Sodium sensitivity

Test specifications

Provider: MyHealthChecked
Sample type: swab
Collection method: at-home cheek swab, posted to the lab
Turnaround time: 28 days
Biomarkers tested: 6
At-home test: Yes
Doctor reviewed: No
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

6 biomarkers as listed by MyHealthChecked.

Diet & Nutrition

Gluten Intolerance
Lactose Intolerance

Alcohol metabolism
Caffeine and anxiety levels
Caffeine sensitivity
Sodium sensitivity

About this test

Discover whether you carry a genetic risk of a common food intolerance or sensitivity

Why test

Our food intolerances can help pinpoint foods that your body may struggle to digest or react negatively to.

By looking at your DNA, you can understand your genetic risk and tailor your diet to avoid potential triggers, which might alleviate symptoms like bloating, headaches, or skin issues.

This personalised approach can improve your overall wellbeing and quality of life by promoting better digestion and reducing discomfort associated with food intolerances or sensitivities.

What's analysed

Lactose intolerance (rs4988235) - Discover your risk of experiencing an intolerance to lactose, found in dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese.
Gluten intolerance (rs2187668; rs2395182; rs4639334; rs4713586; rs7454108; rs7775228) - Test if you could be intolerant to gluten, found in products such as bread, pasta and cereals.
Caffeine sensitivity (rs2472300) - Explore your body's ability to metabolise and break down caffeine, helping you understand your gut's reaction to coffee, tea and energy drinks.
Alcohol metabolism (rs671; rs1229984) - Uncover your risk of experiencing unpleasant side effects from drinking alcohol.
Sodium sensitivity (rs4343; rs6731545) - Discover your body's potential risk of blood pressure changes when sodium (salt) intake is high.
Caffeine and anxiety levels (rs5751876) - Uncover your risk of increased anxiety levels due to high caffeine consumption.

Key facts

Personalised recommendations on your nutrition
Swab sample collection from the comfort of home
Results ready within 28 days
12 genetic markers screened, 6 DNA health areas
Samples analysed at our UK based laboratory

Description provided by MyHealthChecked.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
Clinical depth 5.8/10

6 biomarkers, placing it in the 21st percentile of genetic dna tests we track.
Collection convenience 6.0/10

Can be done at home; results in around 28 days.
Results and follow-up 3.0/10

Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
Trust signals 5.0/10

Trustpilot 4.4 from 7,844 reviews.
Value for money 8.3/10

£54.00 against a median of £84.00 for the 6 similarly sized genetic dna tests we track (-36%).

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