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Why is it that some people have an easier time keeping their cholesterol in balance, all else being equal?  How come one person’s inflammation biomarkers are easily managed with relatively seamless lifestyle adjustments, whereas another person needs to exercise regularly, follow a non-inflammatory vegan diet, and also pop turmeric pills three times a day to keep their inflammation biomarkers in check?  

While there may be many possible explanations, one explanation that is now relatively well understood and, in many cases, scientifically validated, is that individuals have unique genetic predispositions – or potential – for various traits. Cholesterol and inflammation markers are just two examples.  

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If you’re one of the millions of people who has had their DNA sequenced by 23andMe or Ancestry, then you’re in luck – because we’re here to help you put that genetic information to work! Last year, we were thrilled to announce the launch of our very first DNA-based product. We promised that it was just the beginning of big things to come. This year, we’re even more excited to reveal the next step in that genetic journey: DNA+blood.

Our new product offering is the culmination of many years of effort – the result of countless hours of teamwork, rigorous scientific interrogation and brilliant creativity. And, it’s something that we here at InsideTracker are uniquely positioned to do, combining our expertise in blood biomarker analysis with DNA analysis and the power of personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.

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