Is Cardio Risk Check | Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test useful for allergy?

The MyBody-X Cardio Risk Check (Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test) is a DNA-based test that analyzes genetic variants associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as blood lipids, blood pressure, or inflammatory markers. It is not designed or validated for assessing allergies. Allergies are immune-mediated reactions to environmental substances, driven by IgE antibodies, histamine release, and specific immune cells. A cardiovascular genetic test cannot identify allergens, measure IgE levels, or replace clinical allergy diagnosis. The evidence for using it in allergy is purely marketing-driven; no studies support the Cardio Risk Check for this purpose. Even if the test includes variants in genes like IL6 or TNF-α that are also involved in inflammation, their effect on allergies is minimal and not predictive. For allergy evaluation, specific tests such as skin prick tests, IgE measurements, or provocation tests are required. Conclusion: The Cardio Risk Check is not useful for allergies and should not be used as a substitute for allergological diagnostics.