MyHealthChecked Genetic & DNA

Vitamins & Minerals DNA Test

A DNA cheek-swab test screening 11 genetic markers linked to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, including vitamin D, B12, iron and folate, with personalised nutrition recommendations. Suits anyone wanting a genetic-level view of possible nutrient absorption issues.

  • At-home test
Sample
Swab
Collection
At-home cheek swab, posted to the lab
Results in
28 days
Biomarkers
11
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Beta-carotene conversion (vitamin A levels)
  • Calcium levels
  • Choline deficiency
  • Folate deficiency
  • Iron deficiency
  • Iron overload
  • Omega-3 deficiency
  • Selenium deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 Levels
  • Vitamin C deficiency
  • Vitamin D deficiency

Test specifications

Provider
MyHealthChecked
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home cheek swab, posted to the lab
Turnaround time
28 days
Biomarkers tested
11
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

11 biomarkers as listed by MyHealthChecked.

  • Beta-carotene conversion (vitamin A levels)
  • Calcium levels
  • Choline deficiency
  • Folate deficiency
  • Iron deficiency
  • Iron overload
  • Omega-3 deficiency
  • Selenium deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 Levels
  • Vitamin C deficiency
  • Vitamin D deficiency

About this test

This test uses a cheek swab to screen 11 genetic markers linked to how the body absorbs and processes key nutrients, including vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, vitamin C, calcium, choline and iron, covering both deficiency and, for iron, overload risk. Rather than measuring current nutrient levels directly, it looks at whether you carry gene variants associated with each area, alongside personalised nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.

Against a median price of £129 for similarly sized genetic tests we track, this £54 test is 58% cheaper. Its 11 markers place it around the middle of the range for depth among genetic and DNA tests generally.

The value for money score is strong given how far below the comparable median this sits, and clinical depth sits around the typical range for this kind of test. Results and follow-up scores low, because results are not reviewed by a doctor, and collection convenience is held back by the roughly 28-day turnaround.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants a lower-cost, genetic-level view of possible nutrient absorption issues, such as a genetic tendency towards low vitamin D or iron overload, and is comfortable waiting around 28 days for results without a doctor review. It does not measure your current nutrient levels, so if you want an actual reading of vitamin D, B12 or ferritin now, MyHealthChecked's own Vitamins & Minerals Profile Blood Test measures those directly.

How it works

You take a cheek swab sample at home and post it to MyHealthChecked's UK laboratory. Results are ready within 28 days and come with personalised nutrition and lifestyle recommendations; the listing does not include a doctor review as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Screens 11 genetic markers across vitamins, minerals and iron in one swab
  • 58% cheaper than the £129 median for similarly sized genetic tests we track
  • Comes with personalised nutrition and lifestyle recommendations

Cons

  • Not reviewed by a doctor
  • Results take around 28 days, far slower than MyHealthChecked's blood tests
  • Shows genetic tendency only, not your current nutrient levels

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 58% cheaper than similarly sized genetic tests
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This £54 cheek-swab test screens 11 genetic markers linked to deficiencies in nutrients including vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, folate and selenium, with personalised nutrition recommendations. It costs 58% less than the £129 median for similarly sized genetic tests we track, though results take around 28 days and are not reviewed by a doctor.

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 7.0/10

    11 biomarkers, placing it in the 42nd percentile of genetic dna tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 7.0/10

    A swab sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 28 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 5.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.4 from 7,844 reviews.

  • Value for money 9.4/10

    £54.00 against a median of £129.00 for the 8 similarly sized genetic dna tests we track (-58%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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