What do commercial genetic exams like 23andMe test for? | Peter Attia & Wendy Chung

Partially SupportedCommercial genetic testing services like 23andMe and AncestryDNA are generally not designed to provide medical information for managing personal healthcare.

Partially SupportedDirect-to-consumer genetic testing companies typically read single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), not the entire genome.

Partially SupportedDirect-to-consumer genetic tests often report on non-health-critical traits like urine odor after asparagus or ear wax type.

Partially SupportedCommercial genetic testing can identify genetic variants that may predispose individuals to conditions like lactose intolerance.