October 24, 2019
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Don’t Miss the 2019 Holiday Sales! The Perfect DNA Gift for Every Person on Your List.

The holiday season is upon us, which means DNA testing SALES! Find the perfect DNA holiday gift for anyone!
By
Tomohiro Takano

That's right, the holidays are quickly approaching which means: SALES are coming!

The holiday season is a perfect time to buy a DNA testing kit. Prices typically drop across the board as companies compete for those holiday gift dollars. DNA testing kits make great gifts that can continue giving value for years to come. Kits provide a simple cheek swab or spit tube, and they can unlock a ton of information about your family history and health. Plus, you can find the perfect testing options for any personality! Check out all the lowest prices that were hit last year during the holiday sales season.


For the Health-Nut

Everyone knows this person. They load up on horse-sized Vitamin C pills when they get a runny nose. They get a yearly physical twice a year. They may have requested a colonoscopy before the suggested age. These people stop at nothing to improve their health and prevent disease. Well, genetic information can be used to learn many things about a person’s health.

A DNA health test is a perfect option for the health-nut in your life. We recommend the Health + Ancestry test from 23andMe. This test was one of the first in the industry to correlate certain health outcomes with your genetic variants. You can learn if you are predisposed to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, celiac disease, breast cancer, and a number of other health traits. 

Originally $199, Lowest 2018 price $49


For the Athlete Who Has Everything

They’ve got the dumbells and the elastic straps. Their dresser is full of elastic athletic gear and supportive socks. They have a full room full of medicine balls. What they don’t have is a great understanding of how their DNA impacts their abilities as an athlete.

With Athletigen, you can give them that gift. Althetigen offers a variety of sports-related DNA tests, from simple nutrition and fitness tests to the ultimate DNA analysis and recommendations from the world-famous ALTIS coaches. Head coach Dan Pfaff has personally coached 10 Olympic athletes, so your athlete is sure to get some great advice! 

Originally $175, No sales announced yet


For the Science Geek

Is there a science geek on your list? If so, they may have already taken a DNA test kit to learn all about their genetics. But, do they know everything? Consider getting them access to many more traits and correlations!

With a Genomelink subscription, the DNA amateur on your list can become a DNA professional! A subscription gets you access to 125+ traits related to health, nutrition, fitness, personality, intelligence, and other genetic correlations. Plus, you can get a whole year for less than the cost of a new DNA test kit.

Originally $14/month, No sales announced yet 


For the Foodie

This person has all the cheese knives, and they are constantly scrolling through recipes on their phone. They have the best food processor, the most intense blender, and a spatula specifically made for perfect pancakes. What else does the Foodie in your life need? A DNA test. With a nutrition-based DNA test, the Foodie in your life can learn all about how their genes affect their ability to process and digest different foods.

We recommend Genopalate for all your Foodie friends and family! Genopalate provides nutrition advice based on your DNA. The company provides powerful results, which break down the nutritional content of different foods and shows you how to eat for your genes!

Originally $189, Now on sale for $169


For the Entire Family

Looking for something fun for the entire family? Consider a DNA ancestry report. While the report is usually specific to one person, it can tell you about the entire family. With an ancestry report for you or a relative, you can explore your genetics in a way that connects the entire family! You can use AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or a number of other companies to explore your family tree and find DNA matches. In fact, family finder features may even add some new people to your gift list. 

While there are many ancestry DNA testing companies out there, we suggest you take a look at LivingDNA. With LivingDNA, you can order a coffee-table book about your ancestry based on your DNA kit that is easy to share with all your relatives around the holidays. This gift makes a great conversation piece and can really bring the family together!

Originally $99, Lowest 2018 price $69


Don’t forget a gift for YOU!

Keep your eye out for buy-one-get-one sales from many of the major genetic testing companies, especially around Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Many companies, from 23andMe to Ancestry.com, have offered these sales last year. Check back here to find any BOGO offers!


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Tomohiro Takano
Tomohiro Takano
Co-Founder and CEO