Description

Uncover how your DNA may influence mood, cognition, and mental wellness.

The Behavioral Health Genetic Test by Ayumetrix is a non-invasive DNA test that evaluates genetic variations affecting mood regulation, stress response, neurotransmitter activity, and key nutrient pathways linked to mental health. Understanding these factors can help you and your healthcare provider make more targeted decisions around diet, supplements, and lifestyle to support emotional and cognitive well-being.

What This Test Analyzes

This test includes six key biomarkers with strong clinical relevance in behavioral health:

COMT (Catechol-O-Methyltransferase)

  • Involved in breaking down neurotransmitters like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine
  • Variants can influence stress sensitivity, anxiety levels, emotional regulation, and focus
  • "Warrior vs. Worrier" trait: some people break down dopamine faster, affecting how they perform under pressure

CYP2R1 (Cytochrome P450 Family 2 Subfamily R Member 1)

  • Converts inactive vitamin D (from diet/sunlight) into the form your body uses
  • Variants may reduce active vitamin D levels, impacting mood, immune function, and brain health
  • Low vitamin D has been linked to depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and cognitive decline

MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase)

  • Critical for the methylation cycle, which affects neurotransmitter production, DNA repair, and detoxification
  • Variants can impair folate metabolism, contributing to issues like fatigue, brain fog, depression, and anxiety
  • Supports decision-making on methylated B-vitamin supplementation (e.g., methylfolate)

FUT2 (Fucosyltransferase 2)

  • Influences gut microbiome diversity and the ability to absorb B12 and other nutrients
  • Variants may impact digestive health, immune response, and mental clarity
  • Strong gut-brain connection: poor gut health has been linked to mood disorders and inflammation-driven anxiety

GC (Vitamin D Binding Protein / Group-Specific Component)

  • Transports vitamin D through the bloodstream
  • Genetic variations affect how much usable vitamin D is available for the brain and body
  • May alter susceptibility to mood instability, fatigue, and immune-related mental health issues

NADSYN1 (Nicotinamide Adenylyltransferase Synthetase 1)

  • Involved in the synthesis of NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)—a molecule critical for cell energy and brain function
  • Variants may affect mitochondrial health, neuroprotection, and resilience to stress
  • NAD deficiency is linked to brain fog, cognitive aging, and mental fatigue

Why This Test is Valuable

  • Identifies genetic factors affecting mood, energy, cognition, and stress response
  • Provides insight into vitamin D and B-vitamin metabolism, both crucial for mental health
  • Supports more personalized decisions about:
  • Diet
  • Lifestyle
  • Supplement choices
  • Empowers individuals and healthcare providers with genetically-informed strategies to support mental wellness

Collection Method

  • Simple at-home cheek swab
  • No blood draw required
  • Includes pre-paid return packaging and easy instructions

Turnaround Time

  • Results in approximately 14 business days after the lab receives your sample

Ideal For:

  • Individuals with anxiety, depression, mood swings, or fatigue
  • Those who’ve struggled with mental health symptoms despite normal lab results
  • Anyone looking to take a preventive, personalized approach to emotional and cognitive wellness