What can the DNA Stoffwechselanalyse | inkl. 28-Tage-Plan & Rezeptbuch tell you — and what not?

The MyBody-X DNA metabolism analysis examines selected gene variants related to metabolism – e.g., carbohydrate and fat processing, vitamin utilization, and antioxidant defense. It can indicate genetic predispositions, such as altered insulin sensitivity (TCF7L2) or oxidative stress response (GPX1, SOD2). The included 28-day plan and recipe book provide a structured dietary approach, but these are largely based on general nutritional guidelines rather than fully personalized recommendations. What the test cannot do: It does not diagnose any medical condition, replace a doctor's advice, or predict specific diseases. The effects of individual SNPs are typically small – lifestyle, environment, and many other genes have a much larger impact. Polygenic risk scores are often overinterpreted. The test also cannot measure current nutrient levels or actual metabolic status (e.g., blood glucose). The evidence for many tested SNPs is limited to mechanistic or GWAS associations, with small effect sizes. Consumers should have realistic expectations: the plan can serve as a motivator for healthier habits, but it is not personalized medicine.