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Have you ever wondered why two people can follow the same diet or supplement routine — yet see completely different results? The answer may lie in how your genes regulate methylation and other nutrient-processing pathways that influence energy, detoxification, and resilience.
Beyond methylation alone, your advanced DNA profile explores how your body metabolises key vitamins, amino acids, and fats — helping you understand where inefficiencies might be holding you back.
By analysing genes such as MTHFR, COMT, and MTR, Stride highlights how your body converts nutrients into active forms, maintains neurotransmitter balance, and clears toxins. Armed with this insight, you can choose precisely the right nutrition and supplement strategies to unlock your full potential.
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MyStride is our cutting edge portal to understand and experience your DNA results. The team at Stride have spent the last ten years honing and refining how users interact with their lab testing reports, culminating in a seamless online hub for everything you need.
The StrideDNA Methylation Report examines the genetic variants that influence your body's methylation profile capabilities.
It highlights the activity of key methylation genes, such as MTHFR, during five crucial cycles, including the Folate Cycle. Understanding these genetic influences can help you optimise nutrient absorption, DNA repair, detoxification, neurotransmitter production, and more.
Armed with this knowledge, you can make informed choices about your lifestyle and wellness efforts to support your methylation pathways and enhance your overall health and longevity.
The Folate Cycle converts dietary folate into usable forms for critical bodily processes. Understanding your genetic predispositions is crucial because variations like impaired MTHFR or DHFR function can significantly reduce folate processing efficiency.
Genes: DHFR, MTHFD1, MTHFR (A1298C), MTHFR (C677T)
The Methionine Cycle drives methylation by producing SAMe - vital for gene expression, detox, and brain chemistry. Variants here can raise homocysteine and stall key pathways like BH4 and Transsulphuration. A methylation panel can uncover blocks behind fatigue, poor focus, and hormonal imbalance.
Genes: MTR, MTRR, FUT2, TCN2, PEMT, BHMT
This pathway clears homocysteine by turning it into cysteine - fuel for glutathione and taurine. Genetic blocks here can impair detox, raise sulphite toxicity, and drive brain fog and burnout. Screening for these variants can reveal why your stress and recovery systems are under strain.
Genes: CBS (C699T), GSS
The BH4 Cycle makes key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin and supports nitric oxide and thyroid function. It depends on folate and SAMe from other cycles. Variants can lead to mood issues, poor sleep, and low motivation. Knowing your BH4 profile helps explain and address deeper neurological imbalances.
Genes: MTHFR (A1298C), COMT, VDR, MAOA, MAOB
The Urea Cycle detoxifies ammonia by converting it into urea for safe excretion - a vital process linked to liver function, nitrogen balance, and brain health. It also produces arginine, needed for nitric oxide (NO), which supports blood flow and protects your heart. Variants here or low BH4 can impair NO production, increasing oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk.
Genes: NOS3, SOD2
The StrideDNA Nutrition Report focuses on the genetic variants that influence micronutrient (vitamins & minerals) and macronutrient (carbs & fats) needs and can help define any sensitivities or intolerances that you may have.
These variants can affect your body's predisposition to coeliac disease or lactose intolerance, as well as its requirements for specific nutrients over and above RDAs.
Armed with this information, you can tailor your meals and general diet to suit your unique needs and optimise your nutrient absorption to feel your best every day.
Your genes influence how well you process carbs, your insulin sensitivity, and how efficiently you use glucose. Some people are more prone to blood sugar spikes from high-GI foods, increasing the risk of insulin resistance. Knowing your genetic response helps you tailor carb choices to support steady energy, gut health, and long-term metabolic balance.
Genes: ACE, PPARG, TCF7L2, ADRB2, CLOCK, PLIN, INSIG, FTO, FABP2
This panel reveals how your body absorbs and processes fat, especially saturated fat, and how it affects your cholesterol levels. While fats are essential for energy, vitamin absorption, and cell health, some genotypes are more sensitive to saturated fat, raising the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease. Knowing your fat response helps you make smarter, heart-healthy choices.
Genes: APOC3, APOA5, APOA2, LPL, FABP2, FTO, CETP, LEPR, MC4R, PLIN, TCF7L2, PPARG, APOE, LIPC, APOE
Your genes affect how efficiently you convert carotenoids into active vitamin A (retinol), with some people converting up to 60% less. Poor converters need more preformed vitamin A to support vision, immunity, and gene expression. Understanding your genetic efficiency helps ensure you’re meeting your body’s true vitamin A needs.
Genes: BCMO1, BCO1
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) powers key coenzymes involved in energy production, fat metabolism, and detoxification. It also supports healthy homocysteine levels, especially in those with MTHFR variants that reduce enzyme efficiency by up to 65%. If you carry these variants, targeted B-vitamin support can help lower cardiovascular risk and optimise methylation.
Genes: MTHFR (C677T), MTHFR (A1298C)
Vitamin B6 supports over 140 enzyme reactions, including those involved in brain function, blood vessel health, and antioxidant defence. It also helps lower homocysteine, especially important for those with low-functioning MTHFR variants. For these individuals, B6 can play a key role in reducing cardiovascular risk and supporting optimal methylation.
Genes: MTHFR (C677T), NBPF3
Folate is central to one-carbon metabolism, working with B12, B6, and riboflavin to regulate homocysteine and support heart, immune, and brain health. MTHFR variants can reduce folate processing by up to 65%, raising homocysteine and disease risk. Knowing your genetic efficiency helps guide the right form and dose of folate for optimal protection.
Genes: MTHFR (C677T), MTHFR (A1298C), CBS
Vitamin C supports collagen production, hormone synthesis, immunity, and antioxidant defence. But genetic variations in how you absorb and transport vitamin C can leave you with suboptimal levels - even with a good diet. Testing helps identify whether your genes may be limiting this vital nutrient’s impact on your skin, stress response, and long-term health.
Genes: SLC23A1, GSTT1, SOD2
Vitamin B12 powers red blood cell formation, nerve health, and energy production, and plays a vital role in the methylation cycle. Some people have gene variants that reduce B12 absorption and transport, leading to deficiency even with adequate intake. Testing reveals if your genetics are limiting B12 activity and if you need a more bioavailable form or higher intake.
Genes: FUT2, TCN2
Vitamin D supports bone strength, muscle function, immunity, and insulin signalling. But your genetic makeup can affect how well you activate, transport, and respond to it. Variants in genes like VDR and CYP2R1 may mean you need more vitamin D than others to maintain optimal levels. Understanding your genetic profile helps tailor your intake to match your body’s true needs.
Genes: VDR
Vitamin E protects cells from oxidative stress, supports brain and heart health, boosts immunity, and may slow cellular aging. However, genetic differences in absorption and transport can lead to lower circulating levels, even with a good diet. Knowing your genetic profile can uncover hidden needs and help you optimise vitamin E’s protective effects.
Genes: CYP4F2, ZPR1
Iron is vital for oxygen transport, immune defence, and healthy skin, hair, and nails. But certain genetic variants, especially in the HFE gene, can lead to excessive iron absorption and increase the risk of iron overload (hemochromatosis). Identifying these variants can help you manage iron intake and prevent long-term damage from hidden excess.
Genes: HFE
Iron is essential for oxygen transport, immune defence, brain function, and muscle activity. While most focus is on deficiency, some genetic variants – like those in the TMPRSS6 gene – can disrupt how your body regulates iron through hepcidin, affecting absorption and storage. Understanding your genetic control of iron balance helps fine-tune intake and avoid both deficiency and overload.
Genes: TMPRSS6, TFR2, TF
Your antioxidant system defends cells against free radicals, protecting energy levels, thyroid health, immunity, and insulin sensitivity. But genetic differences in key detox enzymes can weaken this defence, raising the risk of chronic diseases. Identifying these variants reveals whether your body needs extra support from diet or lifestyle to boost resilience.
Genes: CAT, GPX1, SOD2
Omega-3s help lower chronic inflammation and support brain, eye, and nerve health. But your genes affect how well you convert ALA and EPA into DHA – the most active form. If you're a poor converter, you may need more DHA from diet or supplements to meet your body’s needs and boost resilience.
Genes: IL6, TNF
The LCT gene controls your ability to produce lactase – the enzyme needed to digest lactose in dairy. While most people lose this ability after infancy, some have a genetic trait called lactase persistence, allowing them to tolerate dairy into adulthood. Knowing your LCT status helps you understand whether dairy is a friend or foe to your digestion.
Genes: LCT/MCM6
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye but certain HLA gene variants can trigger an immune reaction to it, increasing your risk of Coeliac disease. These genes influence how your immune system responds in the gut. Knowing your HLA status can clarify whether gluten may be harming your health behind the scenes.
Genes: HLA DQ2/DQ8
Fructose is a natural sugar found in fruit, but variants in the ALDOB gene can impair its metabolism, leading to hereditary fructose intolerance. This can cause nausea, bloating, and discomfort after eating fructose-containing foods. Identifying ALDOB mutations helps explain unexplained digestive symptoms and guides smarter food choices.
Genes: ALDOB
While the body needs some salt for muscle and fluid balance, certain genetic variants can make you more sensitive to sodium – raising your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Knowing your salt sensitivity helps you take proactive steps to protect your cardiovascular health.
Genes: ACE, AGT
The ADH1C gene influences how your body breaks down alcohol. Some variants produce a slower-acting enzyme, which is linked to higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels in moderate drinkers. While this doesn’t affect alcohol tolerance, it can reveal how your genetics shape the impact of alcohol on heart health.
Genes: ADH1C
Your response to caffeine is shaped by your genetics – specifically how quickly your body breaks it down. Fast metabolisers may handle caffeine well, while slow metabolisers are more likely to experience anxiety, sleep issues, and cardiovascular effects. Knowing your caffeine metabolism can help you tailor your intake for better focus, energy, and long-term health.
Genes: CYP1A2
High-heat cooking of meats can produce harmful compounds like HCAs and PAHs, which damage cells through oxidative stress. Your genes influence how efficiently your body detoxifies these compounds. Certain variants may slow this process, increasing your risk of long-term cellular damage. Understanding your genetic detox capacity can guide safer cooking and dietary choices.
Genes: CYP1A2, EPHX1
Phase II detox relies on enzymes like GSTM1 to neutralise harmful compounds in the liver. Some people carry a deleted version of the GSTM1 gene, meaning this key enzyme is missing – reducing detox capacity. If you have this variant, increasing your intake of cruciferous vegetables can help support your body’s natural detox pathways.
Genes: GSTM1, GSTT1
Excess sugar can lead to fatigue, brain fog, and long-term health issues. A specific genetic variant influences how your body regulates blood glucose and how strongly you crave sweet foods. Carriers of this variant may consume more sugar and face a higher risk of cavities and metabolic imbalances. Knowing your sugar response can help you take control of cravings and protect your health.
Genes: GLUT2
Your ability to taste bitterness is influenced by the TAS2R38 gene, which encodes a receptor that detects bitter compounds in foods like broccoli and brussels sprouts. People with certain variants are “supertasters” and may find these foods more intense or unpleasant. Knowing your taste genetics can help explain food preferences – and guide strategies for improving dietary variety.
Genes: TAS2R38
Deeper Analysis
Most methylation tests on the market look at only a handful of genetic variants. StrideDNA analyse more than 9,000 genetic locations with every sample for the most precision picture of your health.
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| Core Methylation Test | Advanced DNA & Methylation | Optimal DNA & Methylation | Gary Brecka's 10X Health Genetic Test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genes analysed | 19 | 59 | 110 | 5 |
| Methylation Reports | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Nutrition Reports | - | 24 | 24 | - |
| Fitness Reports | - | - | 4 | - |
| Sleep & Stress Reports | - | - | 5 | - |
| Skin Reports | - | - | 8 | - |
| Turnaround time | 10 business days from sample receipt | 10 business days from sample receipt | 10 business days from sample receipt | 4 weeks |
| Expert consultations included | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (available for $120 per call) |
| Human support | Dietetics expert or Registered Physiologist | Dietetics expert or Registered Physiologist | Dietetics expert or Registered Physiologist | Unqualified Wellness Expert |
| Online results portal | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Personalised health recommendations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Price | USD 289 USD 260.10 | USD 349 USD 279.20 | USD 479 USD 383.20 | $599 |
| Learn More | You are Here | Learn More |
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Learn MoreWhat is the Advanced DNA & Methylation Test?
The Advanced DNA & Methylation Test combines deep methylation analysis with nutrigenetic insights to show how your genes influence nutrient needs, sensitivities, metabolism, and detoxification.
Why is methylation important for health, and how do genetic variants affect it?
Methylation is a core biochemical process that supports gene expression, detoxification, energy production, immune function, neurotransmitter balance, and lipid metabolism.
Genetic variants in methylation-related genes (e.g., MTHFR, MTR, MTRR, COMT, BHMT, CBS) can influence how efficiently your body converts and uses nutrients such as folate and B12, which may affect energy, mood, cardiovascular and neurological health.
Understanding your variants helps tailor nutrition and supplementation (e.g., folate form and dose, B-vitamin support), alongside lifestyle changes to optimise methylation.
What's included with the Advanced DNA & Methylation Test?
You'll receive:
What methylation pathways does it analyse?
It covers the Folate Cycle, Methionine Cycle, Transsulphuration Pathway, BH4 Cycle, and Urea Cycle as the foundation for methylation-related insights.
What methylation genes are included?
The Advanced test includes the same core methylation gene panel as the Core test (e.g., MTHFR C677T/A1298C, MTR, MTRR, COMT, BHMT, CBS, MAOA, MAOB, DHFR, FUT2, NOS3, PEMT, SOD2, TCN2, VDR) within an analysis of 9,000+ loci.
Why is the AHCY gene not included in Stride's Methylation Report?
Our inclusion criteria require strong, actionable human evidence.
AHCY SNPs rs41301825 and rs13043752 are considered benign and rare; rs121918608 is a very rare pathogenic mutation. They do not provide broadly applicable, modifiable insights for most users.
How does the Advanced test differ from the Core test?
Advanced includes everything in Core plus 24 nutrigenetic reports to guide diet, sensitivities, detox capacity, and supplement planning for a wider, more practical action plan.
How can this test benefit my health?
It helps you personalise nutrition (e.g., folate and B-vitamins), manage food and stimulant sensitivities, and support detoxification pathways—informing targeted diet and supplement strategies.
What kind of support do I receive with my StrideDNA Test?
All Stride tests include 1:1 consultations with qualified dieticians and health practitioners to translate your results into a tailored plan.
How long does it take to receive my results?
Expect your personalised reports within 10 business days of sample receipt at our UK laboratory.
Where is the methylation test available?
We ship worldwide from the UK. Availability spans the UK, Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Oceania, South America, and Africa. Delivery times and customs fees vary. If your country is missing, email hey@getstride.com.
Can I take this test if I’m under 18?
StrideDNA tests are designed for adults (18+).
If you are under 18, testing should only be arranged by a parent or legal guardian, and ideally interpreted with a qualified healthcare professional. Regulatory rules and availability for minors can vary by country.
If you’re unsure, email hey@getstride.com and we’ll advise before you order.