PURE GENETIC LIFESTYLE

WHAT DOES IT TEST? This is the most comprehensive DNA-based wellness test I have come across, covering both health and nutrition. It measures the risk of developing conditions such as Alzheimer’s, breast cancer, hypertension, thrombosis, arthritis and Crohn’s disease, plus how well you metabolise certain drugs. It also analyses the genes associated with weight and how well you absorb vitamins and nutrients. WHAT WILL MY RESULTS LOOK LIKE? Results can be accessed online or in a personalised hardback book. For every sensor examined, there is a bar indicating how low or high your risk of developing the associated condition is, as well as advice on prevention and detection. For example, my risk of developing glaucoma is “increased” so I should get my eyes tested once a year. My genetic tendency for obesity is also high, so while I don’t put on weight by eating carbs, I am sensitive to fat of all kinds. WHAT NEXT? Pure advocates holistic “lifestyle genetics”, providing pinpoint information on your body’s blueprint, and then guiding you on how to avoid its pitfalls while reaching your potential. The book has a large section on menus, training sessions, and the effect of different kinds of food. How much of each item you should consume is indicated by up to six happy or sad faces. Much of it is obvious, but I should avoid coconut, balsamic vinegar, dates and gin, while chickpeas, halloumi and red wine are good for me. The final step is ordering a batch of 28 vitamins, crafted to your needs (this is part of an £89 monthly package). VERDICT The price may be off-putting but the precision and personalisation of data is impressive. Discovering you face a higher risk of cardiac arrest or breast cancer could be life saving. If you are struggling to lose weight, it could help you to see where you are going wrong. PRICE £820 nutrition analysis; £1,365 complete health and nutrition analysis CONTACT puregeneticlifestyle.com