What is a DNA Methylation Test?

The DNA Methylation Test is a saliva-based genetic analysis that looks beyond your basic DNA sequence. While your genes are the "blueprints" of your body, methylation acts like the "switches" that turn those genes on or off. By analysing these pathways, we can identify specific genetic variants that might be hindering your body's ability to process essential nutrients, manage stress, and clear toxins.

What does the test measure?

Everlab's panel analyses 16 genes across your key methylation pathways to identify common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that affect enzyme function. The analysis focuses on:

• Nutrient Processing: Identifies "genetic bottlenecks" in how you metabolise folate, B12, choline and B6.
• Detoxification & Inflammation: Explores how efficiently your body clears metabolic waste and manages inflammatory responses.
• System Pathways: Provides a structured genomic report on how your body handles physiological stress and neurotransmitter balance.

Why is this valuable?

The real power of this test isn't just knowing your code — it's knowing how to work around genetic hurdles. Clinically, this allows for precise, individualised dietary and (where clinically indicated) supplementation guidance. For example, if your test reveals a variant that makes it harder to process standard folate, your Everlab clinician can recommend a specific "activated" form if your blood biomarkers confirm a functional deficiency. This targeted approach helps prevent nutrient deficiencies that are frequently linked to low energy and elevated cardiovascular risk.

The Everlab advantage

Most genetic tests provide a "data dump" that leaves you guessing. At Everlab, we treat genetics as one piece of a larger puzzle:

• Clinical context: Your results are never used in isolation; they are reviewed by clinicians who understand your unique health profile.
• Integrated data: We cross-reference your genetic markers with your blood biomarkers and current symptoms before recommending any supplementation.
• Evidence-based action: We translate complex genomic data into practical, food-first lifestyle and nutrition strategies.

Is this test right for you?

This test is specifically designed for:

• Optimisation seekers: Those already working on nutrition or longevity who want to fine-tune their results.
• Systems-based thinkers: People interested in how their body functions as an interconnected web rather than a set of symptoms.
• Context-driven members: Those who want a professional interpretation of their genetics rather than a standalone report.