DNA Insights

Category	What DNA Can Reveal	Why It Matters	What You Can Do About It
Heart Health	Risk for high cholesterol or early heart attacks (e.g., familial hypercholesterolemia)	You could be at risk even if your current cholesterol is normal	Early cholesterol testing, lifestyle changes, and preventive medications if needed
Blood Clotting	Inherited clotting disorders (e.g., Factor V Leiden)	Increases risk of DVT or stroke, especially during surgery or pregnancy	Avoid hormone-based medications, consider preventive measures before long travel or surgery
Cancer Risk	Genetic risks for cancers (e.g., BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome)	Early detection saves lives	More frequent screenings, preventive procedures, share info with family
Medication Reactions	How your body processes medications (e.g., antidepressants, painkillers, statins)	Reduces risk of side effects or treatment failure	Choose safer or more effective medications based on your genes
Blood Sugar & Diabetes	Predisposition to type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance	You may be at risk even if your weight and labs are normal	Track blood sugar early, adopt a diabetes-preventive diet
Vitamin Processing	Trouble activating folate (MTHFR), B12, or vitamin D	Could lead to fatigue, anxiety, or inflammation despite taking supplements	Choose the right supplement form (e.g., methylfolate, active B12)
Brain Health	Risk genes for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or cognitive decline (e.g., APOE4)	Early brain health decisions can help reduce risk	Focus on diet, sleep, exercise, cognitive training, and preventive therapies
Food & Diet Response	Sensitivity to carbs, fats, or lactose	Not all diets work for everyone	Pick a diet plan that fits your genes (e.g., Mediterranean, low-carb, dairy-free)
Fitness & Muscle Genes	Muscle type, injury risk, or recovery speed	Knowing your baseline helps optimize workouts	Personalize your training, avoid overtraining, tailor rest periods
Carrier Status	Whether you carry silent genetic risks for future children	You may be healthy but carry a hidden condition (e.g., cystic fibrosis, SMA)	Useful when planning a family; your partner can be tested too
ACMG Actionable Genes	Variants in medically actionable genes (ACMG secondary findings list ACMG SF v3.2)	Early detection and intervention can prevent or mitigate life‑threatening conditions	Review with a genetics-trained physician, schedule condition‑specific screenings, and consider preventive treatments

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