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DNA testing looks at genetic variations that may be associated with different aspects of health, nutrition, exercise and physical performance.

I use this information as one part of a broader picture, alongside your goals, lifestyle, training history, current abilities and movement patterns to help personalise your approach.

DNA can help uncover blind spots, nutritional gaps and lifestyle factors that you may not have previously considered.

Your sample is genotyped across more than 160 SNPs (genetic variations) associated with a wide range of health, nutrition and performance factors.

Areas covered include lipid metabolism, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, inflammation, sodium sensitivity, Co-Enzyme Q10, Omega 3 and 6, vitamins, methylation, choline, caffeine metabolism, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, oxidative stress, Phase I and Phase II detoxification, weight management and physiogenomics for sports and fitness.

The process begins with a simple DNA sample, which is sent to an independent laboratory for analysis. Your results are then compiled into a report covering a range of genetic traits relevant to health, nutrition, training and performance.

Your data and information are kept private and are not shared with third parties.

I'll take you through your results and help translate the information into practical considerations for your training and lifestyle.

The DNA test does not include pathology collection itself. Instead, I provide a list of recommended blood markers, which you can take to your GP or a local pathology provider to complete.

This provides additional information about what is currently happening in your body. In simple terms, your DNA can provide insight into genetic predispositions, while your blood results provide information about what is happening in your body now.

Your results can provide information about genetic variations associated with areas such as exercise response, recovery, nutrition, metabolism, detoxification, gut health, circadian rhythm and other health-related traits.

DNA results cannot provide a complete picture of your health or predict exactly how your body will respond. They are not diagnostic. Instead, they provide another layer of information that can be considered alongside your lifestyle, environment, training history and goals.

Yes. DNA testing can provide additional information that may help inform how your training is structured.

Rather than using genetics to dictate your program, I consider your DNA results alongside how you actually move, perform, recover and respond to training. Your program can then continue to evolve based on real-world progress.

Certain genetic variations have been associated with traits relevant to exercise and physical performance.

These results may provide additional insight into areas such as strength, power, endurance and recovery, but genetics are only one part of performance. Your training history, lifestyle, environment and individual response to exercise remain important.

DNA analysis can provide information about genetic variations associated with nutrient metabolism and other nutrition-related traits.

I can use these insights alongside your current diet, lifestyle and goals when considering your overall approach to nutrition. DNA results should not be viewed as a replacement for individual dietary or medical advice where this is required.

Some genetic variations have been studied in relation to traits that may be relevant to injury susceptibility, such as connective tissue and inflammation.

However, a DNA test cannot predict whether you will or won't be injured. Training load, technique, previous injuries, recovery, environment and many other factors contribute to injury risk.

DNA collection is a simple and non-invasive saliva swab. You'll receive a DNA testing kit with instructions for collecting your sample before returning it to the laboratory for analysis.

Once your results are ready, I'll take you through your report and explain what the findings mean in practical terms.

Once your sample has been received by the laboratory, it needs to be processed and analysed before your report is produced. Results take roughly three weeks to come back.

Once your results are available, I'll schedule a consultation to take you through your report and help you understand the findings that are most relevant to you.

The aim isn't simply to hand you a large genetic report. It's to translate the information into useful insights that can be considered within your training, nutrition, recovery and broader lifestyle.

Yes. A key part of my DNA service is helping you understand what your results actually mean.

I'll take you through the relevant findings, explain how they may relate to your health and performance, and help you identify practical areas to focus on.

It can be. DNA testing isn't only for people beginning their health journey.

For someone who already trains consistently and pays attention to nutrition, genetic information may provide another layer of insight that can help you better understand individual differences and potentially refine aspects of your existing approach.

No. Your genetics can influence certain traits and predispositions, but they don't determine your future.

Your health is influenced by a combination of genetics, lifestyle, environment, nutrition, physical activity and many other factors.

“The genes are the gun, lifestyle is the trigger.”

Genes are not destiny. Having a genetic predisposition doesn't mean a particular outcome is inevitable.

Lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, sleep and other behaviours can play an important role in health. My approach is to use genetic information as one piece of the puzzle rather than treating your DNA as a fixed set of instructions.