The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. With a simple swab of your cheek or saliva sample, the tests can tell you where your ancestors lived, the traits you’ve inherited and identify genetic factors impacting energy, focus, and mood. As someone with an educational background in history and a strong interest in wellness, I tested DNA kits that cover heritage, family history, as well as the methylation pathway.
We’re increasingly hungry to find out more about our background (just watching one episode of the BBC TV show Who Do You Think You Are? can inspire you to take the plunge). Market leader Ancestry reports 30 million of us using their resource. Family mapping and geographical heritage are one thing, but some tests have branched out significantly to genetic predispositions and potential health risks at the same time as our interest in personalised healthcare and technology booms.
