GenomeLink Review: Accuracy of DNA Trait Reports – 2023 Update

I’m always on the lookout for more things to do with my raw DNA data from AncestryDNA or 23andme—especially if they’re free or low-cost. When I find said things, I also like to share them here, and well, I found a thing. GenomeLink is a DNA service that analyses your DNA to offer insight into lifestyle, nutrition, cognition, and personality genetic traits you may possess. This is done by checking your raw DNA against a list of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) that have been linked by medical research to certain traits.

If you’ve tried Promethease (which costs $12), the service is similar in mechanism, but offers far less data in a more digestible format and focuses less on medical traits. You can use raw data from AncestryDNA, 23andme, or MyHeritage to get your GenomeLink results.

2023 update: This GenomeLink review was originally written in 2018, and their site has changed quite a bit since then, so I’ve also updated this page.

 GenomeLink review:

With a free account, you receive 50 unique trait reports–not 250+ as their sign-up page sort of sneakily misleads in multiple places, or even the 100 free trait reports it says you’ll receive in plain text. Even four years later, I still find the site itself a poorly done. Some links don’t work. Some links don’t do what you’d expect. Information is inconsistent (such as something as simple as how many free traits you get, which was also inaccurate in 2018, crazy!).

The company did reach out to me after reading my AncestryDNA vs 23andme comparison years ago and offered me a free upgrade (a $39 value then, now $96+ as the “upgrade” to unlimited traits is $96 a year) to add to this review. I made a new free account to compare their progress in 2023. This review wasn’t paid (and still isn’t), and obviously I didn’t allow the past freebie to sway my review to insta-five-stars. My reviews are always unbiased. The original upgrade gave me 30 more unique traits, but I now have 305 thanks to weekly inbox traits I mostly never read.

I’ll note, I actually wouldn’t have needed the upgrade anyway. Most of the traits offered (now and in the past) I have already seen either in 23andme’s health reports or Promethease’s data, and I’m sad to say still I question the accuracy of the reports provided. I am aware that having a genetic tendency for something doesn’t guarantee that it will present itself. I’ve had plenty of other genetic insights tell me things like I should be lactose intolerant, and I should have the long luxurious locks I’ve always wished I did have. The reason I question the accuracy of this service is that I have comparison data.

I doubted them in the past because the first report from my original GenomeLink account (eye color) was pretty unimpressive. I’m leaving this data here, but was a little surprised to find they’ve now removed the eye color report entirely (did my review have such power?), and it is not in my upgraded account or the new free one I made for this updated review.

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Ignoring the horrible grammar in this screenshot (or not?), Inconclusive? They couldn’t tell me what color eyes I probably should have, but they could tell me there’s an equal chance of brown, not brown, or intermediate (huh?). Now, let’s compare that to 23andme and Promethease….

23andme says my chances of blue, green, or a mix are 90 percent (my eyes are in fact blue-green) and that brown has the lowest chance. There’s no thirds about it.
23andme eye report

Promethease gave me too much data to screenshot it all for you, so you get just a small section, but to summarize, there were 14 markers associated with a higher chance of blue, green, or grey eyes, several giving a 99 percent chance, and not a single flag for brown. Basic genetics makes that a logical finding being my parents, my grandparents, and their parents, all had blue or green eyes.

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For the update, I had to find a report that was offered by 23andme as well that also had results on Promethease, which wasn’t hard. You can tell GenomeLink is taking inspiration from 23andme in a big way. I went with freckles, as that was an inaccuracy I called out back in 2018 as well. Here’s the report over at GenomeLink. They are saying I probably don’t have freckles, but I have a better chance of having freckles than a middle risk of freckles? If that makes sense (it doesn’t really).

GenomeLink review freckling 2022 23andme is saying virtually the opposite again, and their representation of the data makes a lot more sense as they just break it down into yep, freckles, or nope. Promethease flagged 7 genes for a high chance of freckling, sun sensitivity, or fair skin with freckles. There was just one that suggested an absence of freckles, so still more consistent with 23andme’s 58/42 percent split than GenomeLink’s 25/12/62. For reference, I do have freckles.

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Many of the other traits listed in my GenomeLink report also still don’t match 23andme and Promethease’s reports (which do agree), and often say the complete opposite like in the freckle example. However, they have improved on some reports. Back in 2018, they said I had a 100% chance of having strong skin pigmentation, while the other two sites said “very fair” (I glow in sunlight, so that’s an accurate description). My GenomeLink report now states a 33% chance of strong skin pigmentation and a 67% chance of less skin pigmentation.  It’s an improvement.

Previously, I suggested it may have been the limited scale as far as the number of markers GenomeLink uses in its DNA analyses that hurt the accuracy of the reports offered, and they seem to have remedied that to some degree, but still are not looking at as much health research data as their competitors.

I will give it to them that the site has undergone quite the facelift and comes off more professional than it did, but still misses the mark for me. For instance, is “morningness” a word? And how is being a morning person or “intermediately” lived a physical trait? If you click the “unlimited” tab, by the way, it prompts you to upgrade. This screenshot is from the new free account I made.

My overall impression of GenomeLink is that it may never make that jump out of the beta-feel stage, and the site really seems to aggressively push the up-sale, along with new ancestry reports for really specific and in some cases bizarre stuff. It’s hard to categorize some of these.

You can order things like the “Native American,” Viking” or “Ancient Ancestry” reports (I’m not sure how this differs from the Ancient Bloodlines report, but you can order that too) or get reports that offer nutrition and diet advice–all at $20-$40 a pop. It very much comes off like a money grab for whatever fad they think someone might pay to have DNA analysis and scientific research loosely applied to.

I had hopes for this site on the initial review, thinking that with some work on accuracy and site design, it could be neat. If you tested at AncestryDNA it would give you access to the genetic tidbits you missed out on by not testing at 23andme without the data-overload of Promethease. The new traits in your inbox had a very calendar-of-the-day trivia-cool vibe. I would have definitely dug that it if I could trust the info I was being given.

As-is though? I still wouldn’t recommend more than the free version for kicks, but give those upgrades and extra reports a hard look before you hand over your hard-earned cash.

Best DNA Test for Genealogy: AncestryDNA Review 2023

AncestryDNA and 23andme are arguably the most popular autosomal DNA testing companies around, but which is the best DNA test for genealogy? Is one test better than the other for finding family or exploring your heritage? One, in fact, is. AncestryDNA offers a far superior product if your goal is to build a family tree, trace or discover familial lines, or find new family members. The aim of this page is to not only offer an in-depth AncestryDNA review but likewise explore the area where Ancestry DNA’s test really shines—genealogy.

We also have a full comparison review of 23andme vs AncestryDNA and an in-depth 23andme review.

What Makes AncestryDNA the Best DNA Test for Genealogy?

AncestryDNA tree building and research service:

One major difference between 23andme and AncestryDNA as far as genealogical research use, is that AncestryDNA eliminates the need to create a tree off-site, find records at various sources, and then compile everything and compare it to your DNA matches. You can build a tree entirely free on the AncestryDNA site, though to utilize research options you’ll need a paid subscription. Thankfully, with the purchase of an AncestryDNA test, there is often a subscription discount. For instance, when I bought my test it was 50% off, and I bought another for one of my kids, I was offered a 3-month subscription for $1. Some test options also include a subscription. AncestryDNA test and subscription costs and levels as of 2023 are as follows:

AncestryDNA test cost:

DNA test kit only: $84+ shipping from Ancestry.com with this 15% off referral link or $99 with Prime shipping from Amazon
DNA test kit with Traits add-on: $199 from Ancestry.com (shipping applies – includes 3-month international subscription) or $119 with Prime shipping from Amazon

You can add the Traits add-on to your test results for an additional $20 after the purchase of the DNA kit only if you don’t want the 3-month subscription (equating to $104 + shipping after the 15% referral link discount). I’ll go over just what Traits are in a moment.

Ancestry subscription costs:
                                                                  
US subscription: Allows search of US databases only: $24.99 monthly or $119 for 6 months (single payment)
International subscription: Allows search of worldwide databases: $39.99 monthly or $169 for 6 months (single payment)
All Access: Adds Fold3 military record and Newspaper.com archive access to the international subscription: $59.99 monthly or $259 for 6 months (single payment)

You can use this referral link to get 30% off any Ancestry.com subscription.

Your subscription allows you to:

-Search, view, and save files from a large database of records including birth, death, marriage, immigration, census, newspapers, and more.
-View “hints” that automatically suggest records and other member trees based on data entered.
-View connections you share with your DNA test matches.

Ease of connecting the DNA dots:

The primary reason AncestryDNA boosts the best DNA test for genealogy, researching your family history, and family finding, though, is not its subscription-based research tools, it’s the ease of tracking down match connections. While at 23andme you would need to contact each match to find out if they even have a family tree, AncestryDNA streamlines this process by allowing you to sort matches with trees and even see where your tree (assuming you have one) overlaps with that match’s tree. You simply click the tree icon, and the connection pops up.

Once you click into a match you can then view that match’s tree (if public), shared surnames and tree members, shared matches, and regions where shared tree members originated. Each of these options is useful in its own way.

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For example, shared matches are an easy way to determine which side of your family a match is on if you already have confirmed relatives in your matches where the relation is known, like an aunt or uncle. Or, with the map and locations tab, say you have a name for an ancestor but don’t know where the ancestor was from. Your region map can help narrow down where to focus your source search for possible matches to that ancestor.

In 2022, AncestryDNA took this aspect of their testing results a step further, sorting your matches into maternal and paternal match groups automatically.
AncestryDNA Matchscreen 2022 update
You can edit your parent settings if the system sorts your maternal or paternal matches on the wrong side. However, I was disappointed it didn’t automatically use my father’s test results to confirm my matches were sorted properly.

Automatically generated genealogical goodies:

Your DNA story:

This is the page that gives you your ethnicity report. While your ethnicity estimate itself will likely do little to help you if your aim is to learn more about your family history, it is something many people look forward to when waiting on their DNA test results. You’ll be given an ethnicity estimate based on the genetic data in your DNA sample. If you click any ethnicity, it will show you a percentage match for the sample pool of that region, as well as locations included in that region.
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As you click the timeline bar at the bottom, the map will change showing you the migrations of your family line through time (requires a tree) while likewise circling the regions your DNA results showed. The pinpoints that display either numbers or a pink or blue profile are ancestors in your tree. You can click each to see details or in the case of numbers, to zoom in to see all tree members in that area. Again, I wouldn’t say that this feature really aids in research much, but it is neat and provides a quick way to compare your genetic ethnicity to your genealogical origins.

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DNA circles:

In this section, your tree is compared to those of your matches to create “circles” of people who share an ancestor. The name of that ancestor is the name of the circle. For example, if the circle is called “John Smith,” you had a DNA match with all of these members and all of these members have “John Smith” with the appropriate birth and death data in their tree. This is a convenient way to have numerous sources with a confirmed DNA match to compare notes so to speak on certain parts of your tree.

New Ancestor Discoveries:

Basically, this is DNA circles for potential ancestors not already in your tree. Say that many members in your “John Smith” circle have listed John’s parents, but you don’t have those parents in your tree. This section shows you the details of those high-probability tree members. If you click one of these results, you’ll be shown the circle that prompted this match and how many matches had the suggestion in their tree.
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AncestryDNA Traits:

Breaking away from the genealogical side of AncestryDNA insights, in 2022, AncestryDNA launched a new optional test add-on option called Traits, which offers reports on 35+ traits that are influenced by your genes. These traits vary from physical aspects, like hair and eye color, to health-related topics, like endurance fitness and lactose intolerance. I’ll note that they are not as focused on health risks and medical data as the 23andme health reports are and really seem more like a just-for-fun add-on.

The information found in them, plus a lot more than 23andme even, can also be found by running your raw DNA from your AncestryDNA test (which is free with your test result, of course) through Promethease. Here’s a complete list of Traits offered as of Jan 2023:

  • Endurance Fitness
  • Heart Rate Recovery
  • Muscle Fatigue
  • VO2 Max
  • Sprinter Gene
  • Beta-Carotene
  • Vitamin B12
  • Omega 3
  • Vitamin C, D, & E
  • Birth Weight
  • Cleft Chin
  • Finger Length
  • Earlobe Type
  • Earwax Type
  • Eye Color
  • Freckles
  • Hair Color
  • Hair Type
  • Hair Strand Thickness
  • Iris Patterns
  • Male Hair Loss
  • Skin Pigmentation
  • Unibrow
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Alcohol Flush
  • Asparagus Metabolite Detection
  • Bitter Sensitivity
  • Caffeine Consumption
  • Cilantro Aversion
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Sun Sneezing
  • Savory (Umami) Sensitivity
  • Sweet Sen sitivity

Ancestry DNA database size:

The final AncestryDNA section is your matches for the database. Next to the ease of connecting tree members to matches, this is the second biggest reason AncestryDNA is better for genealogy than 23andme, database size. As of 2022, AncestryDNA boasts more than double the database size that 23andme has (10 million vs 22 million). If you’re trying to use DNA to find family or trace your family tree using DNA matches and can only afford one test, the bigger the database size the better.

Having a look at the match screen, you can see at the top there are several options to sort your matches.
-Hints will show you members that you share a common tree member with.
-New will show you new DNA matches.
-Starred will show you members that you mark with a star to quickly find later.
-If a parent comes up in your matches you’ll see “father” or “mother,” this allows you to sort matches from your maternal or paternal line.
-Regions gives you the option to select a migration region from your timeline, and see matches that share that region.
You can also filter by relationship closeness (for example, a sibling would appear higher than a cousin) or date of match (to see matches since your last visit for instance).
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While 23andme may offer more nifty genetic tidbits discoverable through your spit to amuse you, it offers very few of the above family-finding tools. That’s why if you’re looking for the best DNA test for genealogy, I’d recommend starting at AncestryDNA even if you intend to skip the subscription and opt for a free account to build your tree. You can always test at 23andme if you hit a wall and need more matches or are just interested in said genetic niftiness. You can also upload your raw DNA to GEDcom, a mostly user-submitted DNA match database as well as FamilytreeDNA. FamilyTreeDNA will allow you to upload your results and see limited matches, but there is a fee to see more. GEDcom is free. You can’t, by the way, upload your raw DNA to 23andme, you would need to retest to see your matches there.

If you have any questions or see something I missed in this AncestryDNA review, feel free to drop me a comment.

23andMe Review 2023: Are Health Reports Worth the Price?

23andme offers two different DNA testing “levels,” so to speak. You can get just the basic DNA test kit that comes with genetic heritage reports, DNA matches, and more for $99 or you can get the basic test plus genetic health risk reports for $199. That might leave a lot of you wondering if those genetic health reports are really worth more than double the price. So, let’s take a good look at what you get with each testing option so you can decide for yourself. You can also read a comparison of 23andme’s basic testing level and AncestryDNA’s test right here.

What do you get with the basic 23andme testing level?

The basic 23andme test comes with two main components: genetic heritage ancestry reports and DNA matches.

Genetic Heritage:

Not to be confused with your genealogical heritage, genetic heritage will estimate where your actual genes came from. Confused? Genealogical heritage refers to where the actual people in your family tree were from (IE, Grandma was from Norway). Genetic heritage refers to where the DNA you actually have came from. I often tell people to think of their genes like a bag of dice composed of all of their ancestor’s genes (Grandma included). Which of those genes makes up you really depends on a roll of those dice, meaning where those genes originated from geologically may also vary from where your recent ancestors were from.

23andme review 201823andme checks 31 primary DNA sample populations broken into 151 sub-categories. The actual regions percentages are given for include Western European, British and Irish, French and German, Scandinavian, Finnish, Southern European, Iberian, Sardinian, Italian, Balkin, Eastern European, Ashkenazi, Native American, East Asian, Japanese, Korean, Yukat, Mongolian, Chinese, South East Asian, West African, East African, Central and South African, North African, Middle Eastern, Oceanian, and finally unassigned.

The test will not separate “and” categories. For example, you will get one percentage for “French and German” not one for French and one for German, but these primary regions can be viewed in more detail as a match strength your genes showed to sample sources from individual countries, such as “France” and “Germany.” This strength is not given as a percentage. Below is my full report from this more in-depth section, you reach this report on your results by clicking “See all tested populations.” I’ve included all the regions, even those I had no match for, so that you can see the entire 151-country list. Alternately, here is 23andme’s help page listing their reference populations.

This also gives you a better idea of what each region includes. Many are confused by the “Native American” region in particular. Most think of Native American as the tribes we’ve come to know today in North America such as Cherokee or Blackfoot, but 23andme is using data samples from mostly South American countries (which are still native to the Americas). This is because, in 23andme’s own words, “In North America, Native American ancestry tends to be five or more generations back, so that little DNA evidence of this heritage remains.”

Your report will show on a single scroll-able page. The one shown here was created in MS Paint from multiple screenshots for a better page fit on the page (sorry mobile users). The more dots a country has, the higher the likelihood that you have ancestors from that location. For example, 48.2% of my DNA is “British & Irish” with a strong chance that many of those ancestors were from the United Kingdom rather than Ireland. As you can see, not all percentage regions are able to be broken down into a likely country of origin. In my sample here, 12.8% of my DNA is “French & German,” but 23andme was unable to determine which country that percentage was probably from.

23andMe has continued to build on their ethnicity reports, and in cases, can even narrow likely ethnicity down to a specific region or town. I have only received these specific results for one region thus far, but it is a neat feature. Note that my ethnicity percentages have also continued to change (it has been several years since I originally tested).

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You can also view your results at 5 different levels: 90, 80, or 70 percent conservative or 50 percent speculative. Each of these levels guesses to some degree based on regional samples where segments of your DNA originated and then builds a percentage of your full genome from each area. The default report (pictured above) is set at 50%. To view other settings, visit the main ancestry composition page (the one you clicked “See all tested populations” on) and scroll down until you see, “Your Ancestry Composition Chromosome Painting,” then click, “Change confidence level.”
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This report is only given for the 31 sample regions, not the full 151-country report. At the bottom of the detailed 151-country report page, there is a confidence level selection dropbox, but that only affects your raw DNA data file. The first image below is a comparison of the raw DNA files that are used to build the chromosome painting at 50% vs 90%.

I did not include the entire report, because there are 144 cells (the reports are in Excel) and that would make for a very long image, but you get the idea. I included the file names because the “.5” or “.9” in this case are how you can tell what the report was set at.

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These images below, on the other hand, are my actual results for 90 percent conservative and 50 percent speculative on the chromosome painting page (I know, it is annoying that they are not in the same place). As you can see, the more conservative the guess, the more “broadly” percentages you will get. While the more “speculative” guess will assign higher percentages to actual regions.
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If your parents test on 23andme, your composition will also update based on their results, you can read more on this process here. A comparison of how my results changed when my mother tested is shown below. The visual differences in the report are because the without-parent results are from before 23andme updated and redesigned their site appearance. 23andme review
When viewing your matches you can compare your DNA side-by-side to your parent, and if one parent has tested but the other hasn’t, a guess will be shown for the second parent’s genetic ancestry (since you get 50% of your DNA from each parent).

Another feature of the ancestry composition page is your ancestry timeline. It shows where within your ancestry certain genes were likely to have come from. You can hover over each bar and a pop-up will elaborate as seen below.

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Haplogroups:

Moving on to the next report, haplogroups. Everyone gets their maternal haplogroup, and males will be given their paternal haplogroup results as well. Haplogroups are groups of genes that are believed to be common to a particular genetic ancestor. This, in theory, would reveal where the very first person in your genetic line originated from– the birth of your gene line both maternal and paternal. Below are my maternal results. To get my paternal results, my father or brother would need to test. As an added well-that’s-nifty throw-in you’re also shown a common ancestor who shares your haplogroup. I got Marie Antoinette!

Neanderthal DNA:

The final genetic heritage section covers neanderthal ancestry and reveals how many of your genes are neanderthal variants. To gauge how high or low this number is, you’re also told how much of your DNA is neanderthal and how this compares to other 23andme testers.

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The test also shows four traits common to certain variants and tells you if you have those variants. One for a likelihood of having straight hair, one for a likelihood of sneezing at dark chocolate (this is apparently a thing), one for a lower likelihood of back hair, and finally, one affecting height. You are also ranked against your family and friends (those you have a confirmed relation to).

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DNA Relatives:

The other primary component of the basic 23andme DNA test is DNA relatives. This section compares your DNA to all other testers that have opted in and then provides you matches. Each match lists a probable relation (ex/ second cousin) as well as the amount of DNA shared.

23andme DNA test match screenThese matches can be searched or sorted by relationship, mom or dad’s side (if your parents have tested), the number of grandparents a match has with the same birthplace, and surname. The surname field also gives a count for each name ranking them from highest to lowest. This is quite helpful to quickly spot likely genetic lines.

When clicking into a match you are given more detail, including common surnames, locations of common ancestors (such as, say, you both said your grandma was from Norway), haplogroups, and genetic heritage. How much is shown depends on how much personal information you and the match have elected to share. This screen also allows you to contact your matches or choose to share more information. Unlike AncestryDNA’s match screen, 23andme regrettably lacks family tree matches.

Ok, now what do you get with the genetic health reports upgrade?

When ordering the $199 test from 23andme, you receive all of the above along with genetic health reports. These reports check for genetic variants known to pose a higher risk of developing certain conditions or traits. Please keep in mind that having the genetic predisposition for something doesn’t promise it will present itself, nor does the absence of variants guarantee you won’t develop a particular disease, disorder, or condition.

For example, my health reports gave me a high chance of being lactose intolerant. I’m not.  It’s best to discuss your results with your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. There are 41 health condition carrier status reports, 19 traits reports, and 7 wellness reports. Below is a full list of the health predisposition reports offered by 23andme at this time (subject to change):

23andme DNA Test In addition to the carrier reports, you also get traits reports that measure your chances of having certain physical traits. These aren’t super vital to most people, as, well, we have eye balls and mirrors, but it is cool to see how much is actually a result of your genes. Current trait reports seem to be update often, but currently include:

  • Asparagus Odor Detection
  • Back Hair (available for men only)
  • Bald Spot (available for men only)
  • Bitter Taste Perception
  • Cheek Dimples
  • Cleft Chin
  • Earlobe Type
  • Earwax Type
  • Eye Color
  • Finger Length Ratio
  • Freckles
  • Hair Curliness
  • Light or Dark Hair
  • Male Hair Loss (available for men only)
  • Newborn Hair Amount
  • Photic Sneeze Reflex
  • Red Hair
  • Skin Pigmentation
  • Sweet Taste Preference
  • Toe Length Ratio
  • Unibrow
  • Widow’s Peak

Each report gives more detail on your likelihood of having each trait and how that compares to other users of a similar background.

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Wellness reports, on the other hand, look at lifestyle and health-related traits, such as the before mentioned lactose intolerance, as well as alcohol flush reaction, caffeine consumption, deep sleep, sleep movement, muscle composition, saturated fat, and weight.

As of 2019, you can also connect your results to the Lark Health Coach app to receive diet and exercise advice based on your genetics. The free version of this app is limited and only includes sleep and activity tracking via your phone’s sensors (you can’t link wearable devices such as Fitbit unless they will tie into your phone’s default program). There are also two more comprehensive programs that run $19.99 a month– the Wellness program which includes diet, exercise, sleep, and activity tracking, and the Diabetes prevention program, which may be covered by your insurance. I did not subscribe to this service and can’t offer a user review as a result, but it could potentially be a perk for someone choosing 23andme.

Are the genetic health reports worth the money?

Sadly, 23andme must not realize you can pay for the standard test, download your raw DNA, and get health reports for $12 from Promethease. Worse, the Promethease report is far more detailed albeit more complicated and not FDA approved. What little 23andme told me matched what was in my Promethease report (23andme actually contributes to the database Promethease uses), but the Promethease report had thousands of matches (over 22,000). Below are a few screen cuts from my report back in 2015, as you can see, they flagged genes for all sorts of stuff.

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Even the updated Neanderthal DNA info was on Promethease, but more genes were flagged.

Personally, I would not pay $199 for what I could get for $99+ $12 just to have it look pretty. Whether or not you would is up to you.

Promethease also redesigned their reports sometime between my original report running in 2015 and now, so I paid again just to review their “prettier” report for you (results do not stay online forever, but can be downloaded). It is still more complex than the 23andme result screens, but more user friendly. You can read our in-depth Promethease review here.

Remember that at 23andme every additional test you purchase is 10% off and shipping is combined, so you could save by finding others who would like to test and do a group order. 23andme is also now on Amazon Prime (basic test and genetics health reports version). If you want just one test, you can save on shipping this way.

I do hope this has helped you reach a decision between the $99 23andme DNA test and the $199 23andme genetic health reports test. If you have any questions or would like to see something added to this 23andme DNA test review and comparison, please let me know.