A simple cheek swab that reveals how your genes influence nutrition, detoxification, hormones, immunity and carbohydrate metabolism — ordered and interpreted by our accredited FitGenes practitioners.
Generic diet, supplement and lifestyle advice works for some people and not others — often because of genetic differences in how your body absorbs nutrients, methylates folate and vitamin B12 (including the MTHFR gene), metabolises hormones, handles toxins and processes carbohydrates. Genetic testing gives your practitioner an objective layer of insight — including MTHFR and methylation status — to personalise your plan, rather than relying on trial and error.
We use FitGenes, an accredited DNA testing provider used by practitioners across Australia and New Zealand, for our genetic testing. Your Functional Medicine practitioner will recommend the right report for you at your consultation, and can combine your results with tailored nutrition support where useful.
Looking for a different type of functional test? See the full range on the Functional Medicine Testing page — including stool, adrenal, hormone, organic acids (OAT) and toxin testing.
CarbChoice is commonly added to the Mega Bundle Blueprint for a complete picture — broad genetic insight plus a specific carbohydrate-metabolism focus.
| Mega Bundle Blueprint | CarbChoice Blueprint | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Buccal (cheek) swab — comprehensive multi-gene DNA/SNP analysis | Buccal (cheek) swab — targeted single-gene (AMY1) analysis |
| What it covers | Vitamin absorption & metabolism, hormone metabolism, neurotransmitter regulation, detoxification capacity, immune response, dietary behaviour, fertility health, exercise response | Amylase (AMY1) copy number — how efficiently your body breaks down starchy carbohydrates |
| Best suited to | A whole-picture genetic layer for personalised nutrition, lifestyle and supplement planning, especially for complex or chronic presentations | Weight management focus, or when carbohydrate tolerance is the specific question |
| Typically ordered | As the core genetic test | As an add-on alongside the Mega Bundle Blueprint, or on its own if carb metabolism is the sole focus |
| Sample | Cheek swab, completed in clinic | Cheek swab, completed in clinic |
Not sure which applies to you? That's exactly what your Functional Medicine consultation is for — book a consult and we'll match the test to your goals.
One cheek swab covers multiple gene panels — each translated into practical nutrition, supplement and lifestyle guidance by your practitioner.
Homocysteine clearance and how efficiently your body processes folate and vitamin B12 — one of the most commonly asked-about panels, and a core part of this test.
Phase I & II liver detoxification capacity and antioxidant status, including free-radical quenching and estrogen clearance.
Blood pressure tendency, vessel integrity and inflammatory response markers.
Vitamin D receptor status, zinc and vitamin C metabolism, and histamine intolerance genes (DAO & HNMT).
Coeliac (gluten) risk, lactose intolerance, alcohol metabolism and caffeine sensitivity, plus salt sensitivity.
Satiety signalling, sweet & fat taste perception, and how efficiently your body burns fat for energy.
Power versus endurance potential, soft-tissue injury risk and exercise-induced inflammation.
Neurotransmitter regulation relevant to stress response, mood and focus.
Covered in depth in the dedicated Fertility Health panel — see the sample report below.
Our core genetic test — a single cheek swab analysed across a comprehensive panel of genes selected for their well-supported influence on health, nutrition and lifestyle response. It covers methylation and MTHFR, vitamin absorption and metabolism, hormone metabolism, neurotransmitter regulation (including mood and stress-related pathways), and detoxification capacity, alongside dietary behaviour, immune response, fertility health and exercise response.
It's the test we use to build a genuinely personalised nutrition, supplement and lifestyle plan — rather than a one-size-fits-all approach — and is especially useful for complex or longstanding presentations where standard testing hasn't given a full picture, including patients specifically wanting MTHFR or methylation testing.
See real (de-identified) sample reports from each panel:A targeted test looking at the AMY1 gene, which produces the salivary enzyme amylase — the enzyme responsible for breaking down starchy carbohydrates. Your result gives a clear picture of how efficiently your body processes starch, with dietary and exercise guidance tailored to that result.
We commonly add this alongside the Mega Bundle Blueprint for patients focused on weight management or who've found generic carbohydrate advice hasn't worked for them — knowing your own genetic starting point tends to make dietary changes far easier to stick to.
DNA-based wellness testing provides an overview of potential genetic predispositions and how your body may respond to diet, exercise and lifestyle factors. It does not constitute a diagnosis of any disease or condition, and results are always interpreted by your practitioner alongside your personal and family health history.
A Functional Medicine consult with our practitioner to discuss your goals and confirm the right report for you.
A simple, non-invasive cheek swab completed in clinic — takes under 30 minutes, no blood draw.
Your sample is sent to FitGenes for analysis. Results typically take several weeks.
A follow-up consult walks through your results and builds your personalised plan.
Talk it through with our Functional Medicine team at your consultation — Glenfield, Orewa or telehealth.
We'll match the right genetic test to your goals — in-person at Glenfield or Orewa, or online anywhere in New Zealand.
