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Between CircleDNA & Methylation Test, Which Is Better?Updated 3 hours ago

Neither test is inherently better, since they serve different purposes.

  • CircleDNA provides a static, lifelong view of your genetic potential. It looks at your inherited DNA and reports on areas such as genetic disease risks, cancer risks, carrier status for family planning, nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Because your DNA does not change, you only need to test once to receive insights that last a lifetime.

  • Methylation tests (also known as epigenetic tests) measure how your environment, lifestyle, and aging are influencing your gene expression right now. These results are dynamic, meaning they change over time, and reflect your current health status rather than your fixed genetic blueprint.

For the most complete understanding, these two types of tests complement each other. CircleDNA gives you the foundation of your inherited traits and risks, while a methylation test shows how your daily habits and environment are affecting your biology in the present moment.

You can learn more about CircleDNA’s sequencing technology here: CircleDNA Technology.

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