DNA and RNA-based tests and analyses, which report on many personal traits—from which foods we should prioritize, to gluten sensitivity, lactose intolerance, salt, caffeine, and alcohol sensitivity, as well as cardiovascular health, sugar, and fat metabolism—have become increasingly widespread recently. In this field, new specific tests have been developed that can be used for aesthetics and nutrition.

I would like to explain a bit about what these tests are used for. DNA analyses we perform, especially in the areas of weight loss and exercise, have recently gained significant importance. This is because we now all understand that our diet and the foods we consume directly impact our health.

Personalized medicine, or individualized health approaches, allows us to use DNA- and RNA-based tests to assess both chronic needs and acute conditions of our clients in areas such as nutrition, medication, sports performance, and wellness. This also enables monitoring, at the molecular level, whether the body is responding to current treatments.

EAT AND EXERCISE ACCORDING TO OUR DNA

These tests can be applied to anyone and are very easy to perform. The patient places a small amount of saliva into a sterile tube, ensuring they haven’t eaten for 2–3 hours beforehand. That’s all. Within 6–8 weeks, we receive a detailed report.
The key point in these tests is how many clinically validated variants are examined and how the interactions between different variants are evaluated—in other words, the content and reliability of the test.

Based on these results, many personal traits are reported according to our genetic map, including which foods we should prioritize, gluten sensitivity, lactose intolerance, salt, caffeine, and alcohol sensitivity, cardiovascular health, sugar and fat metabolism, and vitamin absorption and utilization.

GAME STRATEGY IN FOOTBALL BASED ON GENETIC ANALYSIS

Tests used for professional athletes go beyond general traits. The most commonly used tests are as follows:

1. Pharmacogenetic Profile: Understand differences in drug responses based on genetic makeup, select the right medication and dosage, and determine drug metabolism rates (e.g., for painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs).

2. Basic Nutrition Genetics: Our response and benefit from basic food groups vary depending on genetic makeup. Genes regulate and control all metabolic activities, including fat and carbohydrate utilization and breakdown rates, antioxidant requirements, and basic detoxification capacity. Knowing what, when, and how much each athlete should eat can completely change performance and injury profiles. This allows us to personalize supplements for every athlete.

3. Basic Sports Parameters: Tests that guide us in areas such as strength and endurance potential, muscle power, and overall injury susceptibility. Athletes often start with this test, which we evaluate together with basic metabolism.

4. Athlete Performance Genetics: Used to tailor exercise programs according to the individual needs of the athlete.

5. Athlete Injury Genetics: This test is also used to assess injury susceptibility. We primarily use tests 4 and 5 for professional athletes, examining around 100 variants. The analysis evaluates everything from circulation efficiency, healthy heart function, post-exercise recovery speed, lactic acid breakdown, to muscle respiration. Teams like FC Barcelona, Fulham, and the British Olympic Team use tests 2, 3, 4, and 5 in combination. They structure training based on genetic analysis to optimize athlete performance.**

6. Tendinopathy Panel: Shows genetic predisposition to tendon disorders and their underlying mechanisms.

7. Inflammation Panel: Measures the inflammatory and anti-inflammatory response based on genetic makeup, allowing for personalized approaches in autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

8. Mental/Emotional Fitness Panel: Assesses traits such as resilience to defeat, consistency in training, strategic thinking, and competitive mindset. It is very useful for motivating and coaching the athlete without letting their ambition, anger, or mood negatively impact performance.

From now on, it looks like we’ll be eating and exercising according to our DNA…