GENactive Fit genetic testing package with medical teleconsultation

What does the test involve?

This is a non-invasive DNA analysis of 5 genes related to fat and carbohydrate metabolism, appetite regulation, and weight control. You collect the sample yourself with a cheek swab (at home) and send it to the laboratory, or you can have blood drawn at one of the selected Medicover Medical Centers. You will receive a clear report with interpretation and recommendations on how to better adapt your diet and lifestyle to your genetic profile. Additionally, the package includes a teleconsultation with an obesity specialist, with whom you can discuss the report results.

Who is the GENActive Fit genetic testing package for?

The package was designed for people who want to consciously and comprehensively manage their weight and care for their metabolic health.

• People struggling with overweight or obesity.
• People who want to understand why some diets work better for them than others.
• People focused on body shape who want to better tailor their diet to their body.

What will you learn from the test?

We analyze 5 genes whose variants affect your metabolic predispositions and tendency to gain weight.

• Lipid metabolism and thermoregulation – how your body stores and burns fat tissue.
• Appetite and energy expenditure – tendency to snack, hunger control, and calorie burning rate.
• Carbohydrate metabolism – how your body responds to starch and simple sugars.
• Insulin response – predisposition to insulin resistance and related metabolic disorders.
• Obesity risk – genetic factors increasing or decreasing the likelihood of overweight development.

How will this information help you in practice?

From the test results you will learn:

• whether you have genetic predispositions to overweight or obesity,
• what and how to eat to maintain a healthy weight,
• what type of training and spontaneous activity to include in your lifestyle.

Receiving the results

You will receive the results within 20 business days in the form of a clear online report with specific dietary and training recommendations. This is not raw data—it’s guidance you can immediately apply in everyday life. Additionally, the package includes a teleconsultation with an obesity specialist, with whom you can further discuss your results.

Genetic testing – important to remember

The test identifies predispositions but does not determine your weight or metabolic health. The result will help you better understand your body and assess health risks, but decisions regarding diet and physical activity should also take into account your lifestyle, age, and current health status.

GENActive tests are performed using modern molecular biology techniques. Most often we use Sanger sequencing, considered the “gold standard” in identifying single nucleotide changes in DNA. Depending on the gene studied, we also use PCR and real-time PCR techniques, which allow for DNA fragment amplification and detailed analysis, as well as determining the number of copies of the studied gene.

The interpretation of results is based on scientific data available for the Caucasian population, and where unavailable—on data for the global population.