I’ve always been reluctant to take a DNA test in the past, mainly because I’ve been sceptical about whether having so much of our health data at our fingertips is actually a good thing. But as it turns out, I’ve found my experience with FitnessGenes to be really positive.

I feel a lot more empowered to take action in those areas I know I’m at risk – including the vitamins and minerals I’m more likely to be deficient in. As a result of the test I’ve already started taking omega-3 supplements (turns out I’m at high risk of deficiency) and looking at how I can better manage my stress to counteract the impact of the reduced dopamine breakdown the test identified.

Don’t get me wrong – there are a lot of recommendations on the FitnessGenes website, and if you got too bogged down in the specifics, you could easily spend all day coming up with an action plan on how to optimise your health. But if you want to look after yourself better and aren’t sure exactly where to start, then using a service like FitnessGenes is a great way to find out what changes might really make a difference.

“How much can your DNA tell you about your health and fitness? I tried an at-home test to find out”