DNA Sport® : Genetics of Performance, Power & Recovery

Available through our international collaboration with DNA Life, as part of advanced longevity tests and functional medicine tests offered at a specialized functional health centre and longevity lab in delhi / india.

Overview

The DNA Sport® test is an advanced component of functional medicine diagnostics and integrated medicine testing that examines genetic variations influencing how your body responds to training and exercise. By analyzing genes involved in muscle structure, inflammation, oxidative stress, oxygenation, energy production, and metabolism, this test supports root cause testing approaches used by a functional medicine practitioner in Delhi/India.

As part of comprehensive holistic health tests and longevity tests, DNA Sport® provides actionable insights to optimize training strategies, prevent injuries, and enhance athletic performance. Whether you are a recreational athlete or an elite competitor, this test complements biological age test evaluations by helping you understand your genetic strengths and weaknesses to tailor diet, training, and recovery for maximum results.

Clinical Value for DNA Sport Test

DNA Sport® is highly valuable within functional medicine tests and integrated medicine testing programs offered by a functional health centre, especially for individuals seeking performance optimization through functional medicine diagnostics and root cause testing.

DNA Sport® is valuable for:

• Power & Endurance : Identify genetic factors influencing aerobic vs. anaerobic performance
• Structural Integrity : Assess risk of tendon and ligament injury through holistic health tests
• Recovery & Training Adaptation : Optimize training cycles and nutritional support for faster recovery under guidance of a functional medicine practitioner in Delhi/India

What the DNA Sport® Test Report Provides

The DNA Sport® report, designed for use in longevity tests, biological age test interpretation, and functional medicine tests, provides:

• The impact level of identified genetic variants
• Explanation of how these variants influence athletic performance, injury risk, and recovery capacity
• Practical recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, and training programs aligned with functional medicine diagnostics to improve endurance, power, and resilience

Genes & Pathways Assessed

Power & Endurance

• AGT : Regulates blood pressure and exercise response
• ACE : Influences vasodilation/vasoconstriction and endurance potential
• VEGF : Supports blood vessel growth, oxygen delivery, and VO₂ max
• BDKRB : Impacts fluid regulation and thirst mechanisms
• ACTN3 : Linked to fast-twitch muscle fiber function (power vs. endurance)
• ADRB2 : Affects blood flow and oxygenation during exercise
• NRF2 : Enhances respiratory capacity and ATP production
• PPARGC1A : Regulates mitochondrial biogenesis and exercise adaptation
• PPARA : Involved in fat and glucose metabolism during exercise
• TRHR : Influences thyroid-regulated metabolism
• VDR : Regulates bone density and musculoskeletal strength
• IL-6 : Modulates inflammation and recovery through CRP regulation

Injury & Recovery

• GDF5 : Involved in skeletal and soft tissue healing
• COL1A1 : Collagen gene linked to tendon and ligament strength
• COL5A1 : Impacts connective tissue resilience
• IL-6 : Regulates cytokine-driven inflammation
• CRP : Marker of inflammatory response
• TNF-A : Influences glucose metabolism and systemic inflammation
• SOD2 : Antioxidant enzyme reducing oxidative stress and muscle damage

DNA Sport® Test Details

This test is performed at a certified longevity lab in delhi / india and functional health centre, using advanced functional medicine diagnostics and holistic health tests protocols.
Sample Required: Buccal (cheek) swab
Processing Time: 18 to 21 days