DNA is extracted from your saliva sample and processed on the Agena Bioscience® mass spectrometry-based testing platform.

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecule within your cells that gives instructions to build the proteins needed for all of your body’s functions. DNA is bundled into a total of 23 chromosome pairs. Housed within these 46 individual chromosomes are an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 genes.

You share 99.9% of your genetic code with other human beings. The 0.1% that is unique to you involves changes to specific nucleotide bases resulting in changes to specific genes, and in some cases, changes in risk for certain diseases. These different nucleotide arrangements are known as single nucleotide polymorphisms (“SNPs”).

Your unique genetic makeup is known as your “genotype.” The myGenoFit test evaluates SNPs associated with athletic performance, trainability, and risk of injury.

An extensive review of the latest scientific literature was used to determine which genes to include in myGenoFit. Studies in the literature were assessed for their quality and then ranked according to a “level of evidence”. These levels of evidence – Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Preliminary – take into account the number of participants in the study along with other factors.

Your report also includes information about your sport of choice, personal demographics (age, gender at birth, weight, etc.) along with training and lifestyle factors to identify how your personal genetic characteristics may contribute to your overall athletic performance and fitness level. As your personal data changes or your sport changes, so too will your report information and recommendations.