DNA Sequencing and analysis

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I have mentioned my own adventure towards understand my DNA in a few posts, now receiving inquiries as to the HOW.



I did mine for $99 at 23andme.com, just buy their ancestry as the FDA does not allow them to offer much on health. This gives you your data.

Then you can go to Promethease.com and for $5 they analyze your individual DNA against every publicly available DNA study to produce a statistical model of risk, for things like autism and diabetes and so much more.

Then you can go to SelfDecode.com and for $19 they analyze your DNA and produce a list of vitamin supplements that can assist to balance out the chemistry in your body and brain.

It is an amazing adventure if you are up for the high definition representation of self.

Understand that you DNA is your map of self and that does not change, the studies are ever changing and increasing the knowledge base of what we know and can prove out. Don't do this unless you are prepared to understand the risks.

My own adventure has been eye opening for myself and those close to me.

- I'm autistic by my DNA and online tests
- I'm Alexithymia by online tests and I'm still looking for the DNA study details
- I'm 1.6 more likely for late onset of Alzheimer's around age 80
- I'm low risk for diabetes
- I'm low risk for cancer
- I'm at my best weight based upon my ancestry

- all the coping mechanism that I've developed in my life are actually a really good thing

- now have four supplements that actually improve my quality of life and mental clarity

Your adventure may vary.

Sure, it sounds interesting and I will probably try out 23andme now that Canada has passed laws this week protecting Canadians from genetic discrinination and laws to protect privacy regarding your genetic test results.

Interesting, I've been thinking about buying one myself.

Someone asked about the experience:

It is like Pandora's box, in that as you open the box you never know what you might find and how it could impact yourself and those around you. I'm very open to better understanding myself so I welcome that which I might find. It has lead to new definitions and realities, that some things will never change and others can be changed - with that I have some new frameworks to build upon and that takes work and change.

I may take a second DNA test. I don't fully trust 23andMe.