Home DNA

You might have heard about DNA Diagnostic Center Inc. or DDC in short. The company was founded back in 1995 and has done over 2 million DNA tests over the years. Home DNA is a brand owned by this esteemed institution aimed at delivering practical genetic insight that can help you better understand yourself to improve your overall quality of living.

The company provides an array of different DNA testing options delivering different insight into your “code.” However, the tests are a bit on the pricer side, making you think whether or not you are getting your money’s worth. That is why for the purpose of this read, we have put together an overview of what Home DNA has to offer.

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So without further ado, let’s get on with our Home DNA review:

What Home DNA has to Offer?

All of Home DNA’s tests are segmented into three categories-
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Ancestry

The tests under Ancestry help you to get an idea about your biological lineage, and about your ancestors. There are a bunch of different options starting from $39 to $199 which uses over 800000 genetic markers, over 1000 reference populations, and 41 gene pools to give you biogeographical understanding about your lineage.

You will be able to learn about your the migration patterns of your ancestors, the population group with which you share the most, your maternal lineage, and your paternal lineage.

Health

Genes are the blueprint that makes up your body. It can highlight what genetic constraints are working in favor of (or against) your healthier well-being.

There is the Healthy Weight DNA test which looks for genetic markers that influences your weight. Through its understanding, it will provide you with a personalized diet plan and exercise regimen that will be more suited to your body type. This is priced at $199 per kit.

Then there is a Paternity test which is pretty much self-explanatory. It is worth noting that Home DNA’s paternity is the most trusted of its kind in America. This is priced at $164 per kit.

The Skin Care DNA test will look for genetic markers to understand your skin type with information such as collagen quality, skin elasticity, pigmentation, and so on. You will also get recommendations for what type of topical ingredients will prove to work best for your body. This is priced at $199 per kit.

And lastly, there is the Food & Pet Sensitivity DNA test which will tell if you are sensitive to the common foods or certain household animals, and whether or not they can have adverse effects to your health. This is priced at $99 per kit.

Pets

The Pets section covers three different DNA testing options: mix-breed dog identification, Cat DNA Health Screen and Life Plan, Dog DNA Health Screen and Life Plan. The insight you receive will help you organize the perfect nutrition plan for your pet, how much exercise they need, along will special healthcare needs (if applies). All plans cost $125.

Pros and Cons:

Now that you have an idea about everything Home DNA has to offer, let take a quick look into what it gets right and where it could have done a better job.

Pros

  • A diverse array of DNA testing solutions.
  • State of the art processing faculties.
  • Composed of a team of highly experienced professionals.
  • Security and Privacy Focused.
  • Quick turnaround period.

Cons

  • On the expensive side of things.
  • Reports can be a little confusing to understand.
  • 4 pages of term and conditions.