Introduction
SelfDecode, founded in 2014 and based in Newport Beach, California, analyzes your DNA data to deliver personalized health and wellness reports. The company also offers genome‐wide analysis tools and a genetics blog tailored to your genetic profile.
SelfDecode Services
DNA Wellness Reports
These core reports compare your raw genetic data against hundreds of peer‐reviewed studies, list significant variants, estimate trait risks, and offer lifestyle recommendations. The wellness package includes:
- Health Overview: Nutrition, fitness, personality, and more.
- Inflammation: Risk for inflammatory conditions across systems.
- Cardiovascular: Risk analysis for heart disease, stroke, and hypertension.
- Sleep: Genetic influences on sleep quality, duration, and disorders.
- Vitamins & Minerals: Absorption and processing of essential nutrients.
- Mood & Cognitive Function: Genes affecting stress, happiness, focus, and brain health.
- Longevity & Thyroid: Oxidative stress, DNA repair, and thyroid function.
- COVID-19: Susceptibility and potential severity of infection.
- …and over 30 more reports on gut health, weight management, pain, allergies, and more.
Personalized Genetics Blog
SelfDecode’s genetics blog assigns a personalized score (positive, neutral, or negative) to each article topic based on your DNA and provides SNP tables and tailored recommendations.
SelfDecode Tools
Symptoms & Conditions Analyzer
Search any symptom or condition to see how your genetic variants may influence it (paid feature).
Lab Test Analyzer
A sister platform that interprets over 500 lab markers. Upload lab results to discover optimal ranges, health implications, and natural recommendations. Plans start at $97/year or $297 lifetime.
Getting Started
Order a cheek‐swab test kit (ships worldwide) for $90. Or upload raw data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA, and others. Results take 6–8 weeks.
Pricing
- Annual Subscription: $194 + kit; includes five premium reports per year.
- Lifetime Access: $599 + kit; unlimited current and future reports.
- Pro Plans: For practitioners, from $199/month.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive health and lifestyle reports.
- Accepts multiple raw‐data providers.
- Worldwide kit shipping.
- Professional subscription with client‐management tools.
Cons
- No ancestry or genealogy services.
- Yearly plan limits to five reports.
- Additional fee for extra reports.
Comparison with Xcode Life
SelfDecode offers DNA kits plus analysis; Xcode Life focuses on raw‐data interpretation only. SelfDecode includes ~33 traits; Xcode Life covers over 3,000. Pricing and report scope vary accordingly.
Customer Reviews
On Trustpilot, SelfDecode holds a 4.5-star rating with 85% “Excellent” reviews. Independent rankings place it highly among health testing companies.