Vitamin D is actually a powerful hormone that tells over 200 different genes how to behave. Doing a vitamin D gene test helps you see if your immune system is getting the right orders. Data indicate that people with specific gene variants are twice as likely to get sick during the winter. For this reason, knowing your DNA is the best way to stay strong all year. Become your own health hero.
Vitamin D must go through several steps in the body before it can help your bones, immune system, and mood. Your genes influence each step. The vitamin D pathway includes:
At dnaPower, we test the most important genetic variations in your pathway. This helps you understand why vitamin D may or may not be working for you.
The VDR gene acts like a lock. Vitamin D is the key. If the lock is rusty or broken:
Vitamin D must travel through your bloodstream to reach your tissues. Genetic differences here can affect:
A blood test shows how much vitamin D is moving through your blood, but it does not show if your body can actually use it. Your genetic blueprint clarifies:
People with less efficient vitamin D pathways may experience:
Your report helps you understand:
If your genetics show reduced efficiency, you still have options:
All these insights are included in our comprehensive totalPower test, with simple explanations and steps you can take immediately.
