What Your Inborn DNA Can Tell You About Health

Miri M
Oct 23
4 min read

Your DNA doesn’t change — but how you live, how you eat, and the daily decision you make, can either amplify your strengths or reveal your weak spots.

Why DNA testing matters

Your DNA is your biological blueprint — a set of fixed instructions that determine how your body functions. Unlike your blood markers or microbiome, your genes never change. But how you express them depends on the choices you make every day — what you eat, how you sleep, how you manage stress.

The Nalagenetics Nutrigenetic Test and Life Ready Test translate that genetic blueprint into practical insights you can use:

How your body metabolises carbohydrates, fats, caffeine, and alcohol
Your natural vitamin and mineral absorption efficiency
How well your detoxification and antioxidant pathways function
How your genes influence stress, sleep, and inflammation

When I first took my own test, I realised I wasn’t “lazy” for struggling with afternoon fatigue — my COMT gene affects dopamine and stress recovery, meaning I need longer wind-down time after cognitive work. Understanding that changed how I planned my evenings — more magnesium glycinate, early journaling, less screen time.

What “Nutrigenetics” really means

Many people still think genetic testing is about disease risk. That’s outdated. Nutrigenetics is about how your genes interact with nutrients — and how to use that knowledge to eat smarter and age better.

Let’s take a few real examples from my coaching clients (shared with permission, anonymised):

Case	Genetic Finding (Tendency)	What It Explained	What We Changed	Outcome
Myself	Tendency toward low vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3, zinc, and selenium	Years of weak immunity, frequent fatigue, and poor recovery despite eating well	Prioritised fatty fish, magnesium glycinate, zinc and selenium-rich foods, vitamin D3+K2 supplement	Immunity improved, less post-viral fatigue, better sleep and energy
Client A (female early 40s)	Tendency toward inflammation and oxidative stress	Chronic joint pain, puffiness, and slow post-exercise recovery	Increased anti-inflammatory foods, omega-3, and curcumin; reduced refined carbs	Inflammation markers improved, less morning stiffness
Client B (male, late 40s)	Tendency toward higher fibrinogen level (blood viscosity and clotting potential)	Higher risk for vascular inflammation and sluggish circulation; persistent fatigue after stress	Added omega-3, turmeric, and regular movement; monitored blood pressure and clotting markers	Energy and circulation improved, fibrinogen levels stabilised
Client C (female, late 40s)	Tendency toward low iron, low selenium, low zinc, and high inflammation	Ongoing fatigue, frequent yawning, and low energy, with a family history of hypothyroidism	Introduced iron-rich foods, trace mineral supplementation, omega-3s, and inflammation control with curcumin and stress reduction	Energy level and focus improved within 6 weeks; fewer fatigue episodes

This is the power of personalised nutrition — no generic “eat healthy” advice, but strategies based on how your body actually processes nutrients.

Click to download the Sample Nutrigenetics Report to see what will be included:

What the “LifeReady Test” adds

While the Nutrigenetic test focuses on nutrition and metabolism, the Life Ready Test looks at genes linked to:

Sleep quality (circadian rhythm and melatonin pathways)
Stress resilience (HPA axis and cortisol recovery genes)
Exercise adaptation (muscle fibre composition, recovery rate)
Cellular ageing (oxidative stress, inflammation response)
Potential health and longevity risks

This test helped one of my male clients, age 45, who struggled with burnout despite “eating clean.” His LifeReady results showed low SOD2 antioxidant capacity and high inflammatory gene variants (IL6) — meaning he needed stronger antioxidant support and more recovery days between workouts. We added CoQ10, curcumin, and an evening mindfulness routine. His sleep stabilised and his blood pressure dropped in 6 weeks.

Click to download the Sample Nutrigenetics Report to see what will be included:

How to use your DNA results

🧩 Step 1: Understand your baseline

Your report is not a verdict — it’s a map of tendencies.Knowing your baseline helps you make preventive choices before symptoms appear.

🧠 Step 2: Personalise your nutrition

Adjust your macros, supplement stack, and meal timing according to what your genes say.

🌿 Step 3: Align your lifestyle with your biology

Work with your genetic rhythm, not against it. If your stress recovery is slower, you need more structured downtime, not more caffeine.

My takeaway

Genetic data is empowering — but only if interpreted with context. I’ve seen people become anxious after reading “risk” genes online, but the truth is, genes load the gun; lifestyle pulls the trigger. When you understand your biology, you can design your environment, routines, and diet to match who you are at the molecular level.

That’s how we make science human again.

FAQ:

Further information about DNA test kit provider Nalagenetics:
https://www.nalagenetics.com/en
What language will the report be written in:
The reports will be written in English, but you can also request for a Chinese version
What if I do not understand the report, will anyone help me?
Each DNA test comes with a session with a Doctor affiliated with Nalagenetics. You will be able to meet the Doctor online and he/she will go through the details with you. If you require further discussion, your Health Coach Miri will be happy to assist you.
How to order the test?
Please reach out to Miri by email or Whatsapp, she will assist you with the order. An online payment link will be sent to you from Nalagenetics' logistics team. After payment and collecting your delivery address, they will directly send the test kit to you, together with the packaging materials and instruction. They also have an APP to allow you to track the status of the shipment.
How to return the sample to the lab?
They will provide you with contact details of the logistics team, once you have collected the sample as per their instruction, please contact Nalagenetics' logistics team to arrange collection via their chosen courier company.
When can I expect the results to be sent back to me?
It will take about 2 weeks for results to be released to the clients. The report will be delivered digitally, and you can also schedule a consultation with their Doctor.
What is the difference between ordering the tests directly from Nalagenetics and ordering it from Miri?
In additional to the reports and Doctor's consultation included by Nalagenetics, Miri will be able to offer you additional support for implementing the test results from health coaching perspective, including your diet, lifestyle, exercise, rest, and supplements. You can also reach out to Miri any time if you have questions about the report.