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Genetic analysis · ProVitalDNA: Nutrition Sensor – genes and nutrition for your consultations
The Nutrition Sensor from ProGenom is a non-medical genetic analysis for nutrition: from a saliva sample, our laboratory evaluates around 50 nutrition-relevant genes and genetic markers – with 16 topics, a personal food list and a micronutrient formulation for your consultations.
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- Personal food list included
- Micronutrient formulation included
- Saliva sample · 1–2 weeks from sample receipt
At a glance
What is the Nutrition Sensor?
The Nutrition Sensor belongs to nutrigenetics, the field that studies how genetic variants influence the absorption, conversion and utilization of nutrients. A result describes a predisposition, not a diagnosis – diet, physical activity and living conditions also play a part. Colloquially, such an analysis is also called a DNA nutrition test.
Food pyramid and genes
From the food pyramid to a personal food list
General recommendations such as the food pyramid are aimed at healthy adults in general. However, gene variants can influence how the body absorbs, breaks down or responds to individual nutrients. The Nutrition Sensor shows where this applies and rates foods according to the person’s own genetic profile.*
Highlighted levels: for these groups, the report provides notes from the genetic profile.
- The same for everyone: general recommendation
- Personal: notes from the genetic profile
- Sweets & salty snacksFrom the genetic profile: SaltGene: AGT
- Fats & oilsFrom the genetic profile: Omega-3 and blood lipidsGenes: APOA1, APOB, APOE and others
- Fish, meat, eggsFrom the genetic profile: Iron absorptionGene: HFE
- Milk & dairy productsFrom the genetic profile: Lactose and calciumGene: LCT
- Grains & potatoesFrom the genetic profile: Note on glutenGenes: HLA-DQA1, HLA-DQ8
- Vegetables, fruit & legumesFrom the genetic profile: Folic acid / methylfolateGene: MTHFR
- BeveragesFrom the genetic profile: CaffeineGene: CYP1A2
How the personal food list is created
The food list is included as standard with the Nutrition Sensor. It links the genetic profile with the ingredients of foods and thus turns general recommendations into a personal rating.*
around 1,400
foods in the personal list, rated according to the genetic profile*
Six rating levels – examples as in the legend of the report*
- 6 green applesOptimalmany favorable, hardly any unfavorable ingredients
- 4 green applesGoodmostly favorable ingredients
- 1 green appleOkfavorable ingredients slightly predominate
- 1 gray appleNeutralfavorable and unfavorable ingredients balance out
- 2 red applesSuboptimalmore unfavorable than favorable ingredients
- 4 red applesBadmostly unfavorable ingredients
Specific foods – ready to use in your consultations.
Example from the sample person’s food list
Beverages – excerpt from the list
| Food | Rating* |
|---|---|
| Filter coffee | 6 red applesBad |
| Decaffeinated coffee | 6 green applesOptimal |
| Coconut water | 4 green applesGood |
| Herbal tea | 1 gray appleNeutral |
| Juice spritzer - lemon | 2 red applesSuboptimal |
| Water and mineral water | 1 gray appleNeutral |
Excerpt without portion sizes. In the list, the report rates foods with up to six apples.
For nutritional counseling
What the Nutrition Sensor adds to your consultations
The Nutrition Sensor adds the genetic perspective to the case history and food diary. As the professional, you decide together with your clients which recommendations follow from it.
Analyzed once, usable long-term
The gene variants analyzed do not change. The report remains the basis for every follow-up appointment.
16 topics with study references
Background, result and references for each topic – a structured starting point for the initial consultation.
Specific foods for everyday life
The personal food list makes recommendations tangible for your clients.*
Micronutrient formulation included
Derived from the genetic profile, personal details and a questionnaire* – optionally as NutriMe Complete in daily sachets.
For your clients: a saliva sample with no blood draw (at home or in the practice), an easy-to-understand report and recommendations based on specific foods.*
For you as a professional partner: your clients remain assigned to you. Reorders of NutriMe Complete go through you: you place the order in our shop. To get started, the ProGenom Academy and your personal contact support you with training.
More for nutritional counselingWant to offer this analysis? Send a partner inquiry
Example result
What a result in the report looks like
After a short introduction, the report shows an overview: each topic has a result tile with a scale and a reference to the detailed chapter. Three examples from the sample report of a sample person:
Example · Caffeine
Slower caffeine breakdown
The CYP1A2 result indicates slower caffeine breakdown. Derived recommendation: rather reduce caffeinated coffee and prefer decaffeinated coffee.*
Chapter: Effect of coffee and caffeineon page 26
Example · Folic acid
Folic acid conversion impaired
The variants analyzed indicate an impaired conversion of folic acid into its active form, methylfolate. Derived recommendation: if supplementing, use at least partly the active form, methylfolate.*
Chapter: Effect of folic acidon page 50
Example · Selenium
Average selenium requirement
With the GPX1 result analyzed, the requirement for selenium is average.*
Chapter: Sufficient selenium supplyon page 120
Examples from the sample report, wording shortened for the website. The dot shows where the result lies between limited and favorable.
Sample report
Browse the sample report
Browse the complete sample report – the personal report you receive as a professional partner has the same structure.
- Results at a glance
- Topic chapters with background and study references
- Food list and micronutrient formulation
- Specific recommendations for each topic*
As a professional partner, you receive the report for your clients.
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More InformationNutriMe Complete
From the genetic profile to a personal micronutrient formulation
A micronutrient formulation is included as standard with the Nutrition Sensor: from the genetic profile, supplemented by personal details such as age, sex, height and weight and a questionnaire on eating habits, the report derives which micronutrients are recommended and in what daily amounts.* The result is not a standard mix but a formulation for exactly one person.
more than 700 quintillion
mathematically possible result combinations of the genes analyzed – from these, the report derives the personal formulation*
A quintillion is a one followed by 18 zeros.
NutriMe Complete – illustration with sample personalization.
On request, the formulation is produced as NutriMe Complete – matched to the genetic profile*, in daily sachets, produced in Austria. Reorders are easy through you as a professional partner: you place the order for your client in our shop. The blood values from the Micronutrient Sensor can also be incorporated into the NutriMe Complete formulation.
- Saliva sampleOur laboratory determines the gene variants analyzed.
- Report with micronutrient formulationderived daily amounts for up to 22 vitamins, minerals and other nutrients*
- NutriMe Complete in daily sachetson request, produced in Austria
Analysis
16 topics: what the Nutrition Sensor analyzes
The report explains the results in 16 topics; further genes analyzed feed into the overview of nutrient requirements and into the food list. Each topic explains the background, shows the personal result on a scale and lists derived recommendations* as well as the studies on the genetic relationships.
5 topics
Vitamins and other micronutrients
- Folic acidconversion into the active form, methylfolate
- Homocysteine metabolisminterplay with vitamins B2, B6 and B12
- Vitamin D3how well cells recognize active vitamin D
- Seleniumselenium requirement from a genetic perspective
- Coenzyme Q10conversion into the reduced form, ubiquinol
3 topics
Fats and blood lipids
- Omega-3 and HDL cholesterolgenetic influences on fat metabolism
- LDL cholesterolgenetic influences on its regulation
- Triglyceridesgenetic influences on triglyceride levels
4 topics
Foods and minerals
- Caffeinehow quickly the body breaks down caffeine
- Salt and blood pressuregenetic influences on how blood pressure responds to salt
- Calcium and lactosecalcium supply from food and a note on whether to pay attention to lactose
- Ironhow much iron the body absorbs from food
4 topics
The body’s protective systems
- Substances from charred foodbreakdown of substances from smoke, soot and burnt food
- Chemicalshow the body’s own enzymes break down foreign substances
- Oxidative stresshow well the body’s own enzymes neutralize free radicals
- Immune systemgenetic influences on the body’s inflammatory response
Examples of genes analyzed: CYP1A2 (caffeine), APOA1 (omega-3 and HDL cholesterol), NQO1 (coenzyme Q10), GPX1 (selenium) and VDR (vitamin D3). The topics correspond to the chapters of the sample report.
Process
How the Nutrition Sensor works
From sample to report in four steps. Our laboratory works with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Clarify the question
You discuss goals and eating habits with your clients and choose the Nutrition Sensor.
Provide the sample
Your client receives the Saliva Kit from you and provides the saliva sample at home or in the practice.
Analysis in the laboratory
Our laboratory in Austria analyzes the sample; the report is available 1–2 weeks after the sample arrives.
Discuss the report
You receive the report as a PDF, printed on request, and discuss the results with your clients.
Combination
Combine with the Micronutrient Sensor
The Nutrition Sensor describes predispositions that do not change. The lab test provides indicators of the current micronutrient status – values that can change over time.
Together, they show the starting point and the current status; the blood values can also be incorporated into the NutriMe Complete formulation.
| Comparison | Nutrition Sensor | Micronutrient Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Genetic analysis | Lab test |
| Sample | Saliva sample (Saliva Kit) | Blood & urine sample (dried) |
| Processing time | 1–2 weeks | 3–4 weeks |
| Result | Predisposition, does not change | Indicators of current status, can change |
| Repeat | not necessary | depending on the analysis, for follow-up checks |
What it provides
What the Nutrition Sensor provides
What the Nutrition Sensor does
- shows genetic predispositions in how the body handles nutrients
- rates around 1,400 foods according to the genetic profile*
- derives a micronutrient formulation from the genetic profile, personal details and a questionnaire*
- provides topic chapters with study references for your consultations
- offers a lasting basis for follow-up appointments
Good to know
The Nutrition Sensor does not provide a diagnosis. On lactose and gluten, the report indicates whether attention should be paid to them; if symptoms occur, they should be clarified by a physician. Medical genetic analyses are generally ordered and supervised by a physician. The specific requirements differ depending on the country and the type of test.
Experiences
Experiences with the Nutrition Sensor
How users describe their Nutrition Sensor in our 2025 customer surveys.
I love coffee and would never have thought that my genes also play a role in caffeine metabolism. The analysis gave me completely new insights. Really exciting!
Thomas, 39Nutrition Sensor
I found the information on coenzyme Q10 particularly interesting. I had never thought about it before. Now I pay much more conscious attention to my nutrient intake.
Claudia, 52Nutrition Sensor
I always thought a healthy diet was the same for everyone. The Nutrition Sensor showed me how individual genetic predispositions can be. Lots of real aha moments!
Julia, 34Nutrition Sensor
Feedback from customer surveys in 2025, translated from German and published with consent (first name, age). Individual experiences, results may vary; not evidence of a health effect.
Add the Nutrition Sensor to your consultations
You provide the counseling; our laboratory handles the analysis and evaluation. You can get trained through the ProGenom Academy or by your personal contact; marketing materials make it easier to get started.
Partnership free of charge – no minimum order and no start-up costs.
After your partner inquiry, a personal contact will get in touch with you.
Your clients remain assigned to you – including for reorders.
Request a partnershipLooking for an analysis for yourself?
The Nutrition Sensor is offered by our professional partners in nutritional counseling, medicine and the fitness and health sector. On request, we will refer you to a professional in your region. The analyses are available through our partners. End customer prices are set by the respective partner.
Frequently asked questions about the Nutrition Sensor
What is the Nutrition Sensor?
The Nutrition Sensor is a non-medical genetic analysis from the ProVitalDNA line by ProGenom. From a saliva sample, our laboratory in Austria evaluates around 50 nutrition-relevant genes and genetic markers. The report explains the results in 16 topics, includes a personal food list and a micronutrient formulation and serves professional partners as a basis for nutritional counseling. The processing time is 1–2 weeks from receipt of the sample.
What does the Nutrition Sensor report contain?
After a short introduction, the Nutrition Sensor report shows all 16 topic results at a glance. This is followed by the topic chapters, for example on caffeine, omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, vitamin D3 and iron – each with background, the personal result on a scale, derived recommendations* and study references. The food list with around 1,400 rated foods* and a micronutrient formulation are included as standard. The report is available as a PDF in many languages and, on request, as a high-quality print.
Which genes does the Nutrition Sensor analyze?
The Nutrition Sensor evaluates around 50 nutrition-relevant genes and genetic markers, including variants associated with caffeine breakdown (CYP1A2), vitamin D3 (VDR), selenium (GPX1), coenzyme Q10 (NQO1) or blood lipids (APOA1). The report explains the results in 16 topics and names the underlying studies in each chapter; further genes feed into the overview of nutrient requirements and into the food list.
How are the around 1,400 foods rated?
From the genetic profile, the report derives for around 40 nutrients and other substances whether more or less of them is favorable, and matches this with the ingredients of each food. Each food thus receives one of six levels – from “Optimal” to “Bad.”* In your consultations, you combine the list with your clients’ preferences, daily routine and state of health.
What does the Nutrition Sensor add to the general food pyramid?
The food pyramid summarizes recommendations for healthy adults in general and remains a good guide. However, gene variants can influence how the body, for example, breaks down caffeine, absorbs iron from food or responds to omega-3 fatty acids. The Nutrition Sensor therefore adds a personal food list to the general recommendations, rated according to the genetic profile* – as a personal basis for nutritional counseling.
How are the Nutrition Sensor and NutriMe Complete related?
The Nutrition Sensor includes as standard a micronutrient formulation that the report derives from the genetic profile, personal details and a questionnaire.* On request, this becomes NutriMe Complete: personalized micronutrients in daily sachets, produced in Austria and matched to the genetic profile.* NutriMe Complete can also be put together without a genetic analysis, based on a questionnaire or on blood values, for example from the Micronutrient Sensor.
Does the Nutrition Sensor provide notes on lactose and gluten?
Yes. The Nutrition Sensor report indicates whether attention should be paid to lactose or gluten; it does not provide a diagnosis. If symptoms occur, we recommend clarification by a physician. Gluten should not be omitted on one’s own beforehand, as this can distort the medical examination. Medical genetic analyses are generally ordered and supervised by a physician. The specific requirements differ depending on the country and the type of test.
How meaningful is the Nutrition Sensor?
The Nutrition Sensor describes genetic predispositions in how the body handles nutrients. The relationships analyzed between gene variants and nutrients are supported by scientific studies; the report names the references for each topic and derives specific recommendations on foods and micronutrients from them.*
How do private individuals get the Nutrition Sensor?
Private individuals receive the Nutrition Sensor through our professional partners in nutritional counseling, medicine and the fitness and health sector. You receive the Saliva Kit from your professional; you provide the saliva sample at home or in the practice, and the professional then discusses the results with you. On request, we will refer you to a professional in your region. The analyses are available through our partners. End customer prices are set by the respective partner.
How do I offer the Nutrition Sensor in my nutritional counseling?
As a ProGenom partner, you add the Nutrition Sensor to your counseling services: you provide the counseling, our laboratory the analysis, and the report is sent to you. Your clients remain assigned to you, including for reorders of NutriMe Complete. You can get trained through the ProGenom Academy or by your personal ProGenom contact. Partnership free of charge – no minimum order and no start-up costs. The analyses are available through our partners. End customer prices are set by the respective partner. After your partner inquiry, a personal contact will get in touch with you.
Interpreting the results
Statements marked with an asterisk are derived recommendations – logical conclusions.
Science: Several million scientific publications have already examined the effects of genes on the human body. That genes can influence, for example, body weight, the effectiveness of certain strategies, the ability to process certain nutrients or characteristics of the skin is supported for each gene analyzed in its respective area by several scientific studies – the genetic characteristics determined by our analyses are therefore based on scientifically established relationships.
Recommendations: The adjustments derived from these findings – to micronutrient dosing, cosmetic formulation and nutrition or lifestyle recommendations – have not yet been confirmed by randomized, placebo-controlled studies for every genetic effect. They should therefore be understood as logical conclusions – not as scientifically proven results – and do not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Figures on the numbers of genes and foods reflect the scope of the analysis at the time of writing and may be updated as science advances.
Scientifically established
Gene variant
A vitamin is converted or utilized less efficiently
Logical conclusion*
A different form of the active ingredient is recommended – for example methylfolate instead of folic acid
This is how a derived recommendation comes about: the relationship between gene and nutrient is scientifically described, and the recommendation is derived from it.
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