How To Upload Your DNA To LifeDNA

Aira on December 9, 2022

How To Upload Your DNA

Your DNA is incredible, and we’re excited to show you how you can use your existing DNA test results to unlock powerful personalized health insights and suggestions that are tailored just for you.

With LifeDNA, you can instantly generate your LifeDNA reports if you’ve already done a DNA test in the past. There’s no need to take a DNA test again.

But before anything else, it is important to understand that LifeDNA’s system is currently compatible with DNA test companies such as:

Another key thing to keep in mind is that LifeDNA is not associated with these DNA testing companies. This means you’ll have to download your raw data from your existing account and upload it to your system to generate your reports.

In the video above, you’ll see exactly how easy it is to upload your DNA in order to begin your journey on personalized wellness.

First, make sure that your raw data is already downloaded to your mobile device or computer.

If you haven’t done that yet, click on any companies below to get instructions on how to download your raw data.

Some companies might give you a warning against sharing your DNA with other testing sites.

Your DNA information is vital. It is indeed important that you go for companies that you can trust

and that can protect your data.

At LifeDNA, we take privacy and security extremely seriously. From the moment you upload your data, you’re in complete control of your information.

We don’t sell our customers’ data, and we never share anything without your permission. On top of that, you can request to have your DNA data deleted at any time.

3. If you already have your raw data with you, log in to your LifeDNA account and upload it to our system.

4. Your DNA will then be analyzed with our unique bioinformatics algorithm to make sure that get the most accurate results based on the latest genetic research.

5. This should only take a few minutes. As soon as the analysis is complete, you’ll receive an email notification from us letting you know that your reports are ready to be viewed.

We hope this video was able to help you see how easy it is to use your existing results to unlock more powerful information that can help transform your life forever.

If you’re having trouble uploading your DNA, don’t hesitate to contact us and our Support Team would be happy to assist you.

What 23andMe/Ancestry Users Say About LifeDNA

Aira on December 6, 2022

LifeDNA Reviews 2021: What 200+ User Reviews Say About LifeDNA

We all like to read reviews before we invest in a product or service.

So why would DNA testing be any different?

To help you get the view from the ground, we looked at all 200+ of our TrustPilot reviews since we started in 2017 and whittled them down to the stand-out points.

Here we’ll share the 5 best and 3 least favorite things about LifeDNA, plus how to tell if LifeDNA is (or isn’t) the right genetic testing service for you.

The 5 best things about LifeDNA (based on real-world reviews from TrustPilot)

First, our reports are detailed, yet simple: we explain complex concepts in plain English. No medical jargon here.
Second, our reports are easy to use: it’s clear which actions you need to take to improve your health.
Our reports are insightful and interesting: you’ll get to know yourself on a whole new level.
We have excellent customer service, and we respond to complaints and solve problems quickly.
Lastly, since we continually add new findings in genetics to our algorithm, your insights grow alongside human discovery.

1. Our reports are detailed, yet simple: we explain complex concepts in plain English. No medical jargon here.

http://lifedna.com/plansCompared to other DNA testing services, our customers like how we convey a lot of information in simple terms. Our reports are super-clear and easy to understand.

We divide over 120 traits into six separate categories:

Nutrition
Fitness
Immunity and vitamins
Skincare
Personality and cognition
Health and wellness

In our customers’ own words:

My jaw dropped. I couldn’t believe some of the information they get from your DNA. It was like looking in a genetic mirror and fully understanding yourself. I was amazed.
Christian V

The Health & Personality Report really opened my eyes to some things. I’ve always been able to work more hours than other people, but now I know it’s because I have a high tolerance for work-related exhaustion.
Diana B

The generated report based on DNA data is very detailed, explained in an understandable language, and beautifully presented. Navigating through the environment of the website is easy and a pleasant experience. Some lifestyle advice are given on many aspects of the analyzed data, which is really helpful!
Kiana S

2. Our reports are actionable: it’s clear which steps you need to take to improve your health

Owning your genetic information is great, but if you don’t know what to do with it, it’s kind of pointless.

For instance, you might carry a double MTHFR mutation. This would have a big impact on how your body processes toxins.

So, on top of letting you know your MTHFR status, we’ll tell you the foods you need to eat and the nutrients you need to maximize to work around it. We take this approach to all the genetic markers we look at.

I have really struggled with weight loss and exercise my whole life. The Nutrition & Fitness Report showed me exactly what I was doing wrong, and it really changed everything. I was following the most popular diet in the world, but it turns out, it doesn’t work for my DNA! And now I’m on the right track. I’ve never felt better.
Christopher D

Very good, simple and complete, it helped me to better choose my supplements.
Louigee M

Awesome service that gives a deeper insight into how to better improve your overall health. Quick and easy product to use with an excellent customer service team. Thank you LifeDNA for helping me better understand myself and my health!
Chad M.

3. Our reports are insightful and interesting: you’ll get to know yourself on a whole new level

Out of all the feedback we get, we hear this one the most.

We think finding out about yourself should be a fascinating experience, so we created reports that give you real insight into the impact your DNA can have on your life and health.

Moreover, it’s our ambition to make people everywhere healthier and happier. The way we see it, if people don’t want to read their reports because they’re boring or irrelevant to their lives, they won’t make any changes to their diet or lifestyle either.

Fulfilling our mission means making insightful reports.

This was a very interesting and unique experience! I highly recommend it to everyone who has done the DNA testing. Everything that it discovered were things that I thought were so or maybe didn’t even think about, but all of the results were spot on! I loved it so much that I plan on having the other kids in my family do this too! Thank you, LifeDNA!
Karen P

I am really enjoying all the reports I get from LifeDNA. There are so many interesting things to learn about yourself.
Katherine

I love the interesting and useful information that has been gleaned from my DNA. I especially enjoy the health related information, and the indicated tendencies towards or away from various maladies. Much of it was strangely on target with strengths, weaknesses, and health trends I have observed in myself over the years.
McRae

4. We have excellent customer service, and respond to complaints and solve problems quickly

If you’re happy, we’re happy.

We’re always looking to improve everything we do, so if something isn’t right, we’ll fix it. We know how frustrating it is to ask for help and wait too long to get it.

So, if you need our help, or want to talk to us, we’ll be right there. Our customer service team is there to support you.

Excellent customer service. They went above and beyond to address my concerns.
Kelley G

LifeDNA provides a great service. It is useful and is a great adjunct to share with your doctor to help identify root cause of illnesses. Their service team is available and responsive. All in all-worth every penny.
J Quadri

5. Because we continually add new scientific findings to our algorithm, your insights grow alongside human discovery

Our customers love being able to apply the latest findings in genetic science to their own personal DNA data.

In fact, every week, researchers discover more about how our genes affect our health. If you want to move with the science, LifeDNA can keep you at the front of the race.

I am so thankful I finally decided to take the plunge! And submit my DNA to life DNA. The information that I have learned it’s so incredibly helpful to help me [stay] healthy and well!! Should you have any health issues, this is a great roadmap to help you learn how you can fast recover. Or at least for me. I am very happy with LIFE DNA!! I also get weekly reports on new things to help me with my health.
Lynn W

I just got my report and was really satisfied. Decided to upgrade with their subscription and now I can’t wait for the launch of their new disease report.
Crystal

Great experience! Test kit was super simple and reports were helpful and easy to navigate. Been a customer for a while so really enjoying the newer updates, traits, and reports. Definitely recommend.
Peter

LifeDNA is for you if you:

Want to maximize your health from every angle for the rest of your life
Get a 360-degree perspective on your own, individual potential, allowing you to optimize more than just the way you eat and exercise.
Are determined to live your best life now and into the future

**LifeDNA is not for you if you:**

Want a quick, shallow dip into your genetic potential rather than a deep exploration
Need specialist insight into only one area of your life or health, like only nutrition or only disease risk
You’re looking for ancestry information, as we don’t cover this in any of our reports

Is LifeDNA legit?

Some people wonder if LifeDNA is a scam. Usually, they’ve read or heard about genetic testing companies making unscientific claims about the links between genes and health or disease.

While we can’t comment on any other provider, we can assure you that our reports are based on over 600 peer-reviewed studies. And our research database constantly evolves as new discoveries in genetic science are made.

(You can check out our research here.)

As a LifeDNA member, you get to use the latest scientific discoveries to maximize your own, individual health and vitality, for life.

Since we started out in 2017 in Honolulu, Hawaii, we’ve gained a solid reputation for our scientific acumen and our customer service.

Check out this independent review site that gave our DNA reports a 4.5/5.

Final thoughts

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so we listen to them, and respond to their needs. Being transparent about what you think of us is important. That’s why we wrote this article.

We’re on a mission to make the world healthier, and we’re serious about good science.

As a LifeDNA member, you’re on our journey too. Join us to unlock the power of your DNA to live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

DNAfit vs 23andMe vs FitnessGenes vs LifeDNA

Aira on November 16, 2022

DNAfit vs 23andMe vs FitnessGenes vs LifeDNA: Which is right for you?

In 2003, the Human Genome Project completed its thirteen year task of sequencing every single human gene.

Since then, hundreds of genetic testing companies have sprung into life to ride the wave, each with a mission to unlock human genetic potential.

The problem is, they’re all different. So how do you choose the best one for you? Read on for a quick rundown of a few of the main players on the market:

LifeDNA
DNAfit
23andMe
Fitness Genes

Here’s the TL;DR…

LifeDNA has a 360-degree view on maximising your potential: Right now, LifeDNA is developing an algorithm to analyze your environment and lifestyle at the same time as your genetics, to give you a truly personalized road map to optimum wellbeing

DNAfit’s focus on how to eat and exercise will satisfy the most hardened health nut. However, this kind of advice needs environmental input too: the diet and fitness regime that works when you’re 25 won’t work in the same way when you’re 75.
23andMe is the biggest and oldest player on the scene, with the customers and financial clout to boot. But while they might have the most data at their fingertips, they don’t necessarily have the insights to match
Fitness Genes’ reports give detailed information on the kind of workouts and exercise you should be doing to make the most out of the body you were born with, but their advice is based on the relatively low number of genetic traits that they analyze.

LifeDNA

CEO Cyril Moukarzel and chairman Steve Markowitz founded LifeDNA in 2017, from Honolulu, Hawaii, where the company still operates today.

From the outset, Cyril and Steve wanted LifeDNA to move with the inexorable pace of genetic science, constantly working new discoveries into their algorithm so their customers and members can maximize their health and wellness with the very latest DNA insights.

Our purpose is to make everyone healthier, happier, and stronger. To do that, we take your ‘environmental’ data like age, health status and lifestyle and combine that with your genetic information to give you a truly 360-degree view on your potential.

We do this through six extensive, easily actionable, constantly updated ‘live’ reports covering more than 120 unique genetic traits.

How does it work? What do you get?

You can get the full range of reports instantly if you’ve already taken a DNA test from 23andMe, Ancestry.com, or MyHeritage. Just upload your raw DNA data to LifeDNA’s easy-to-use platform.

If you’ve never taken a DNA test, you can also get a kit with a cheek swab sent to your home.

As our name suggests, LifeDNA is with you for life: our platinum membership gives you lifetime access to:

Nine fully-comprehensive, constantly updated reports on everything from diet to fitness, fertility and personality
Quarterly consultations with experts to get the best out of all the latest research
A global community of users and scientists through our private Facebook group
A future-focused service for the digital age with reports based on a dynamic algorithm created by our genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics speci

Our world-leading specialists bring out new reports and traits at a rate that matches the pace of genetic science.

Here are a few examples of what you can find out about your genetic potential:

Nutrition report

How well you metabolize carbohydrates
How you burn carbs versus fat
How caffeine, salt, gluten, and alcohol are likely to affect you
The amount of fiber you need
If you’re likely to tolerate lactose

Fitness report

Whether you’re wired for power or endurance
When to exercise according to your circadian rhythm
How prone you are to injury
Your need for rest
What happens to your ‘good’ cholesterol when you exercise
How exercise could lower your blood pressure

Immunity and Vitamins report

How your body deals with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
Which vitamins & supplements to take, how much, and why
Insight into your immune, cardiovascular, liver, brain, and gut health

Skincare report

Sun sensitivity
Acne risk
Dry skin risk
Oily skin risk
And more

Personality and cognition report

Learn if your genes predispose you to 30 personality traits, including:

Resilience
Risk-taking
Likelihood to develop depression
Intelligence
And more

Wellness report

General health and wellness potential
Longevity potential
Insomnia risk
Your inflammatory response and ability to detoxify

How do they do it?

LifeDNA Cost

$39 for the first report with your own raw DNA data from 23andMe, Heritage.com, or Ancestry
$199 for an at-home DNA test and your report bundle
$129 for our report bundle that’s accessible to people who have already taken a test in the past.

LifeDNA Privacy & Security

Privacy and security is our top priority at LifeDNA.

We have an industry-leading security expert on our team who makes sure that our security is at the highest possible level.

Selling customer data is not our business model: we exist to maximize people’s quality of life and increase their longevity.

All DNA data is encrypted and stored separately from consumer information.

Consumers are also free to request their data be deleted at any time.

Advantages of LifeDNA

LifeDNA’s library of genetic reports is constantly growing alongside the latest research on the human genome.
Because we believe that genetics are only one crucial component of your wellness potential, we are planning to incorporate your environmental information—like age, health status and location—into the advice we give you as well.
You can take action on your results right away because our reports are plain, simple: you’ll instantly know how to change the way you eat and live.
Because we use the world’s best technology and employ industry-leading tech experts, our algorithm and machine learning ensures each report is the most accurate on the market.
LifeDNA also provides an exclusive membership with benefits including 1-on-1 consultations, unlimited updates, genomics newsletters, and Facebook community.
Our platinum membership uses the latest discoveries in genetic science to give you up-to-the-minute information on how to eat, live and exercise according to your individual DNA.

Is LifeDNA right for you?

LifeDNA is more than just a genetic testing company.

Our membership plugs you into a constantly evolving source of knowledge that you can use to optimize your health and wellness, for life.

Because we combine your genetic information with vital, non-genetic data on you and your lifestyle, our insights give you a 360-degree perspective on your own, individual potential, as opposed to your genetic potential alone.

While your genetic potential is a vital part of your health puzzle, it only loads the gun. Your environment pulls the trigger. So if you want a truly individualized, bespoke and dynamic service that can maximize your health and wellbeing for life, LifeDNA is right for you.

Looking to improve your overall health and well-being? Click here to get started on your DNA journey!

DNAfit

DNAfit is a genetic company founded in 2013 by South African Avi Lasarow. Based on genetic analysis, it creates personalized diet and fitness plans. The company also has expert scientists and dieticians on their team to offer advice to people who want it.

How does it work? What do you get?

If you order the DNA testing kit online, you get a saliva swab delivered to your home. Once you’ve sent it off, it goes to an accredited laboratory to produce DNA sequencing results within 15 days. You then access your results using your login on the website.

You can choose from:

Diet Fit ($189), which gives actionable nutritional information, a personalized meal planner with a nutrition report and recommendations for either a low carb diet, low fat diet, or Mediterranean diet.
Health Fit ($249) is a more expensive service that provides the nutritional information found in Diet Fit plus extras like a health report where you get insight into traits like your predisposition to stress.
There’s also the CircleDNA test which gives a more comprehensive analysis, with a price to match.

DNAfit Cost

They have a range of plans, starting from $189 for the Diet Fit plan going up to $629 for the CircleDNA

DNAfit Privacy & Security

The company has a strict privacy policy. Your data is stored under anonymous IDs, and your sample is destroyed after use. That means your raw data is not available for you to download afterwards, though.

They say that they ‘require your permission to share the results’ with somebody outside the laboratory. They do not sell your information to third parties.

Advantages of DNAfit

You can get reports on both your health and fitness potential
You can upload your 23andme raw data, for a fee
A one-off coaching session comes with the price
There is a money-back guarantee (subject to terms and conditions).
There are no ongoing subscription fees as they don’t offer membership

Disadvantages of DNAfit

You can’t upload your raw DNA data to use through other companies
Sometimes the health recommendations are generic
The cost of the premium CircleDNA report with ‘whole exome sequencing’ is high ($629)
Some customers report long wait times

23andMe

Founded in April 2006, 23andMe offers DNA analysis and interactive tools to help consumers understand their genetic information and ancestry. They have a huge database of genomic information and are involved in genetic research.

The company works with several large pharmaceutical companies, which may be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your stance on sharing data.

How does it work? What do you get?

Their lab extracts DNA from cells in your saliva sample, then processes the DNA on a genotyping chip that reads hundreds of thousands of locations in your genome. After they analyze your genetic data, they generate your personalized reports.

23andMe Cost

23andMe offers Ancestry and Health reports separately. You can buy an Ancestry report for $99 or an Ancestry + Health report for $199. You need to collect a saliva sample for both.

23andMe Privacy & Security

The company only shares your data if you give them permission.

According to their site:

‘Your data is fiercely protected by security practices that are regularly reviewed and updated. Your genetic information deserves the highest level of security, because without security, you can’t have privacy. 23andMe employs software, hardware, and physical security measures to protect your data.’

Advantages of 23andMe

They have a good range of genetic predisposition and carrier status reports.
FDA authorization: 23andMe is one of the few that actually has FDA-authorized reports, a factor that makes it stand out among competitors.
If you give 23andMe permission to share your DNA for research purposes, your DNA could be used to help develop new treatments for diseases.
Discounts available: 23andMe often has special sales and discounts that reduce costs.

Disadvantages of 23andMe

It might take three to five weeks to process your kit and send your results.
Little information or insight into the findings: Their reports are really just stark data, with few actionable insights.
23andMe’s health predisposition and carrier reports only test for specific variants, which may be a problem for people of non-European ethnicities.
Customer service issues: Reviews report problems with 23andMe’s customer service.

FitnessGenes

FitnessGenes is a direct-to-consumer DNA testing company that was launched in 2013 by Dr. Samantha Decombel and Dr. Dan Reardon. The company operates out of the United Kingdom.

The company analyses your DNA to give you tailored workouts and nutrition plans, as well as access to a genetic coaching team and an online community

How does it work? What do you get?

After you provide a saliva sample from the kit you’ll get mailed to your home, it will be processed by a certified UK laboratory. The lab will extract the DNA from cells in the sample and analyze the genetic information.

You can also upload your raw data, if you already have it.

Then you’ll get a report based on 40 different genes that relate to fitness and nutrition.

FitnessGenes Cost

The report using your raw data costs $49. If you need a test, the Fitness Genes DNA Analysis costs $199.

You can also buy the Fitness Genes DNA analysis with 4, 8, or 12 weeks detailed, personalized daily workout plans and nutrition plans for $229, $259, and $289 respectively.

FitnessGenes Privacy & Security

The company states that it will not provide your name, contact information or genetic data to any third parties without your consent. With your consent, they retain your DNA sample for up to 12 years, for potential research and development.

Fitness Genes won’t store your details along with your sample. Although you will be able to opt-out of research and development, if you do consent, you will not be compensated, even if your DNA is used in a study that results in commercial benefits.

Advantages of FitnessGenes

Free information about the role of genetics in things like gut inflammation, vitamin absorption, obesity risk, and muscle growth through the website
You can use your DNA results from 23andMe, Atlas Biomed, AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, iGene, Living DNA, MyHeritage or Vitagene.
The fitness and nutrition information you get is in-depth and comprehensive
FitnessGenes offers extra support to help you meet your exercise and diet goals, with access to nutritionists and personal trainers, for a fee.

Disadvantages of FitnessGenes

If you live outside of the US, Canada, and the UK, you will have to pay extra to ship your test kit back to the lab.
Although there’s a DNA health report where you can find out your genetic predisposition to high blood pressure and obesity, there’s no information about genetic diseases.

Final Thoughts

If you want to be part of a growing movement of people who use the latest discoveries in genetic science as they happen to maximize their health and happiness, LifeDNA is for you.
If you’re into health and fitness and you only need a one-off report, and you’re happy to only see your genetic potential without environmental factors taken into account, DNAfit could be for you.
If you want to play a role in global health research and you’d prefer an FDA-accredited institution, try 23andMe.
If you’re looking for a lower price and you already have your genetic data from another provider, FitnessGenes might fit the bill.

Genopalate vs Vitagene vs Genomelink vs LifeDNA

Aira on November 16, 2022

Genopalate vs Vitagene vs Genomelink vs LifeDNA: Which is right for you?

Genetic testing is big business.

Advances in technology have made home genomic testing accessible to all, and the result is an explosion in providers who all seem to offer a similar service.

So how do you choose the right one for you?

Read on to get the lowdown on some of the latest players in genetic testing.

We’ll be doing a head-to-head between:

LifeDNA
GenoPalate
VitaGene
Genomelink

Here’s the TL;DR…

LifeDNA is the best for you if you’re looking to improve every aspect of your health from all angles.
Genopalate is great for foodies: their reports tell you what food to eat, the best supplements to take, and suggest recipes for you to try.
Vitagene offers a range of genetic reports—at every price point—on diet, exercise, skin, supplements, and more.
If you don’t want to spend any money and you’ve already got your raw genetic data, Genomelink’s free 25 trait report is a great place to start.