Reading your Atlagene results
Plain-language guide to the risk levels on each category card and the supplement priorities on your personalised plan. None of this is medical advice; it's a reference for the labels you'll see across your dashboard.
Risk levels
Every category result shows one of four labels. They're a summary, not a diagnosis. Your genetic risk is just one input — diet, exercise, sleep, environment, and undetected variants matter too.
Low
Your variants in this category fall in the lower-risk range compared to the general population. Risk is never zero — environment, lifestyle, and undetected variants still matter — but no specific genetic flag was raised.
What to do: No special action. Continue normal preventive care for your age.
Average
Your genetic risk in this category is close to the population baseline. This is the most common result for most categories — most people are 'average' on most traits.
What to do: Follow standard guidelines for your age group. Pay attention if family history or symptoms develop.
Elevated
Your variants suggest a moderately higher genetic risk than average. This is NOT a diagnosis — most people with 'elevated' results never develop the related condition. It means a screening conversation with your doctor is worth having.
What to do: Discuss with a primary-care doctor at your next visit. They may suggest earlier or more frequent screening (e.g. lipid panel, blood pressure check, cancer screening).
High
Variants in this category carry strong evidence of higher risk. For some categories (e.g. BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, hereditary cardiomyopathies), this can mean a meaningful change in screening strategy. This is still not a diagnosis — only a clinician can interpret the full picture.
What to do: See a clinician — ideally one familiar with genetics — within the next few months. Bring your Atlagene report. They may order confirmatory testing or refer you to genetic counseling.
Supplement priorities
Atlagene's supplement plan aggregates suggestions across all 21 categories, dedupes them, and sorts by priority. The tier on each card is based on evidence strength + genetic relevance.
Backed by strong evidence (peer-reviewed RCTs or large meta-analyses) AND directly relevant to one of your genetic variants. Most users would benefit from these — they're the first ones to consider.
Solid evidence and a clear genetic link, but the effect size is smaller or applies to a narrower context (e.g. only when combined with other factors). Worth considering after Essential ones.
Emerging evidence or indirect genetic link. Try these if you have a specific concern they address — but they shouldn't be a default add.
Low-priority suggestions based on limited evidence. We include them so you have the full picture, but skipping these won't materially change anything.
Always check contraindications.
Supplement cards show a red strip when any of your variants flag a safety concern (e.g. iron with hemochromatosis, vitamin K with warfarin). Tap the strip to see the full list before starting.
Evidence levels
Each individual finding on the per-category detail page is grouped into one of three evidence tiers — Strong, Moderate, or Limited. The tier reflects how much published research backs the variant–phenotype link, using PharmGKB and ClinVar classifications where available.
- Strong — multiple high-quality studies, or FDA-recognised pharmacogenomic guidance.
- Moderate — at least one high-quality study and consistent direction-of-effect findings.
- Limited — preliminary evidence, smaller cohorts, or single studies.
Atlagene is a wellness information service. We do not diagnose disease, prescribe medication, or replace medical care. Discuss any changes to your health regimen with a qualified clinician, particularly if you take prescription medications or have an existing medical condition.