Curious about what you can actually do with your 23andMe raw data? Your genetic raw data file is packed with insights that go beyond the ancestry and traits reports. By exploring your raw genetic data, you can discover information about nutrition, health and disease risk, supplement responses, nutrient interactions, methylation cycle pathways, detoxification pathways, and more—if you know how and where to look.
But with so many third-party interpretation sites, privacy concerns, and sometimes confusing reports, it can be hard to know where to start. This guide helps you find your best options for analyzing 23andMe and AncestryDNA raw data, compares major interpretation tools and services, and highlights privacy and safety tips to protect your genetic information.
Let’s get started with the big overview report options, then look at smaller report options, and end with FAQs and DIY options..
Genetic Raw Data Interpretation Resources:
When looking at the different websites that offer reports or information on your genes, consider the following:
- Privacy and data security
- What happens to your data if the company is bought out
- Are the sources for the research studies readily available (where does the information come from)
- Cost (will they nickel and dime you for everything)
| Service Name | Overview / Features | Cost | Privacy Policy / Considerations | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genetic Lifehacks | 400+ Genotype reports, detailed articles | $4.19/month (annual plan), everything included | Data stored locally, privacy ensured | No ads, no selling you anything |
| Codegen | Matches 23andMe raw data to SNPedia. User comments included. | Free | No data sharing; anonymous | Partnered with a vitamin seller |
| Promethease | Links 23andMe/AncestryDNA to Snpedia & ClinVar databases. | $15-$19/report | Owned by MyHeritage | Uploaded genetic data deleted after reports |
| Impute.me | Genome upload for various modules | Variable / not listed | Check current privacy | Not user-friendly; lots of information |
| SNPedia | User-edited genetic wiki, links to research papers. | Free | Now owned by MyHeritage; privacy policy applies | Not updated often since 2019 |
- Here are the details on these companies:
- Genetic Lifehacks (www.GeneticLifehacks.com:
Overview: The goal of Genetic Lifehacks is simple: curate the best research studies, explain the background science, show your genotypes, and give research-backed solutions to choose from. With 400+ articles that include genotype reports, you’ll find detailed information that applies to your genetic variants for nutrigenomics, methylation cycle, heart health, disease prevention, detoxification, brain optimization, longevity, and more.
Cost: $11.99 monthly or $49.99 annual
Privacy policy: This is the only genetics site out there that doesn’t store your genetic data. The membership features work by connecting to your data on your hard drive, with the genotypes rendered browser-side. Your genetic data is not transmitted or stored on Genetic Lifehacks. There is no advertising, which prevents tracking. - Review of Codegen (www.codegen.eu):
Overview: This website also matches your 23andMe raw data file to information on Snpedia. They have comments from other users, which may be helpful if you like anecdotes or stories.
Cost: Free
Privacy policy: “1. We will never share or sell your data 2. The service is designed to be anonymous (does not request your name). The most anonymous way to use this service is to upload your raw file.”
Note: they are partnered with a company to sell you vitamins. - Review of Promethease (www.promethease.com):
Overview: This website matches your 23 and Me, AncestryDNA, or other genetic data to the information on the Snpedia.com website and the ClinVar database.
Price: $12 – $16
Privacy policy: Promethease was acquired by MyHeritage.com, and genetic user data was transferred to MyHeritage. The current Promethease policy claims that uploaded data will be deleted after reports are completed. Review of Impute.me:sold to another company
Overview: This website allows you to upload your genome and run several ‘modules’ on it. Examples include modules on drug response and rare diseases. While not quite as user-friendly as other websites, Impute.me has in-depth information available on very specific topics.- SNPedia (www.snpedia.com):
Overview: This is a user-edited resource (like Wikipedia) with links to research papers on specific genetic variants. If you have a specific topic in mind, SNPedia.com is a good starting point, but hasn’t been updated much since 2019.
Price: Free
Privacy policy: SNPedia was sold to MyHeritage. It is still a great resource for older links to published articles on genetic variants.
Places to Buy DNA reports on specific health topics:
| Service Name | Overview / Features | Cost | Privacy Policy / Considerations | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found My Fitness | Research-backed reports; podcasts available | $25 report, $15/month | Genetic data not stored long-term | High-quality information |
| My Gene Food | Creates custom diet plans based on genetic data | $149/year for basic, +$149/year for health insights | Says data not sold; but details limited | Diet/gene research explained |
| The DNA Company | Health topic reports (sleep, cardiovascular, nutrition, etc.) | $399+ | Shares your personal info with subsidiary; data can be sold | Long retention of genetic data post account closure |
| StrateGene | Color-coded methylation cycle report; no longer testing but sells reports | $95 | Privacy details listed online | Recommends using a physician for explanation |
| LiveWello | Shows genetic variants; relies on AI chatbot (check accuracy) | $75–$215/year | No privacy policy posted | Reports customizable by users |
| Genetic Genie | Methylation cycle report; partly speculative/dated | $10 | De-identifies data; deletes after up to 24 hours | Cautious about accuracy |
| Xcode.Life | Sells individual trait and health reports | $50+ per report | Privacy summary vague; marketing focus | Athlete gene, trait reports, etc. |
| Genomelink.io | Free trait report with upload; weekly paid reports | $14/month | May sell genetic data if opted into surveys | Data used for marketing |
| Sequencing.com | Whole genome test kits and many third-party apps | $399+ for genome tests | Be cautious about AI/chatbot integrations | Third-party apps, prices and privacy vary |
- Review of Found My Fitness Genetics:
Overview: Dr. Rhonda Patrick offers several different reports on genetics. Her podcasts are also excellent and very informative! In my opinion, what she offers is based on high-quality research studies.
Price: $25 for the report and $15/month for membership
Privacy policy: Read it here Genetic data is not stored long-term for most reports. - Review of My Gene Food:
Overview: This website takes your genetic data from 23andMe or Ancestry.com and creates a custom diet plan for you based. They also have a section of recipes. While I may have personal reservations on this type of service due to research limitations on diet/gene interaction, the blog articles and information on the MyGeneFood website seem to be solidly researched and very informative.
Price: $149 + $149/year
Privacy policy: Their policy doesn’t specify how they use your raw genetic data file. My Gene Food’s privacy policy does state: “We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.” - Review of The DNA Company
Overview: The DNA Company offers reports on various health topics such as cardiovascular health, sleep, and nutrition for $399 to $4,999.
Price: $399 and up
Privacy Policy: Please read it! The company’s privacy policy states that it will share your personal information, including age, address, height, waist measurement, health history, and Google Analytics search history, with a subsidiary called Youtrients. They will retain your personal information for as long as is reasonably necessary and for five years afterward. Additionally, if another corporation buys the DNA company or its assets, your personal information, including genetic and health data, will be sold as a business asset. - Review of StrateGene:
Overview: While the company is no longer doing genetic testing, they do still have their report available for purchase if you already have data. This is a color-coded report of your methylation cycle polymorphisms that is fairly comprehensive for that specific purpose. It uses 23andMe data. Strategene is part of Seeking Health, from Dr. Ben Lynch. StrateGene recommends hiring a physician to interpret the report since the report doesn’t explain what each SNP means.
Price: $95
Privacy policy: - Review of LiveWello:
Overview: When you upload your 23andMe data, you can see the major and minor alleles for a bunch of genetic variants (similar to browsing your raw data for free on the 23andMe website). Everyone (all users) can create different ‘reports’ to share with others. They now rely heavily on an AI chatbot for general information about gene function.
Price: $75-215/year
Privacy policy: They no longer have a privacy policy accessible on their home page. Please be sure to email them for a copy of their privacy policy and TOS before signing up. - Review of Genetic Genie:
Overview: This popular website gives you a report on your methylation cycle-related genes. A lot of the information is based on outdated work from various clinicians’ websites. Much of what is written is speculative and not backed by published research.
Price: $10 donation
Privacy policy: last updated in 2019: “We de-identify data to our best ability (files can have identifying metadata) and store your uploaded genetic information for up to 24 hours. In most cases, genetic data is deleted immediately after processing.” - Review of Xcode.Life:
Overview: Xcode life sells lots of short individual reports on traits and health topics.
Price: Individual reports, such as to find out if you have an athlete gene, are $50 and up.
Privacy policy: Their privacy policy consists of four marketing bullet points that explain nothing about how they are using your genetic data. - Review of Genomelink.io
Overview: Gives away a free report on ancestry or a trait if you upload your 23andMe data to them.
Price: An initial free report and then $14/month for access to traits reports, and then one report per week.
Privacy policy: Their privacy policy states that they are selling your genetic data if you opt in to any survey or research questions and to their service providers. They also use your genetic data for marketing purposes. They clearly state that your personal information and genetic data are considered a business asset that will be sold as part of any merger or sale of the business. - Sequencing.com
Overview: Sequencing.com offers whole genome testing as well as many different third-party apps.
Price: Prices vary for the whole genome test – generally around $399. Prices for the third-party apps vary a lot. Sequencing also now offers their own whole genome test kits and reports.
Privacy: Privacy policy – be sure to read the section on AI chat integration and your data being used on ChatGPT
High-quality genetic information resources: DIY it
If you want to learn more about specific health concerns using your genetic raw data file, there are a number of free research resources available to help you get started.
- LitVar
This search engine looks up research studies relevant to specific SNPs or genes. It is convenient because it searches by both rs id and other ways researchers can reference a gene. - Pubmed.gov
Overview: This is the National Institutes of Health’s searchable database for medical research studies. It’s a great starting place if you know the medical terminology to search for.
Price: Free - Clue.io
Overview: From the Broad Institute, this tool allows you to input a gene name and find out which pharmaceuticals and other genes interact with that gene.
Price: Free - ClinPGx
Overview: This database for clinicians and researchers to use contains information on how pharmaceutical drugs interact with genetic variants.
Price: Free - dbSNP
Overview: Database of SNP information for researchers. If you have the rs id of a SNP you are interested in learning more about, plug it in here. It will give you information on the frequency in the population and links to all published research on that SNP.
Price: Free - GWAS Catalog
Overview: This is a searchable database for results from genome-wide association studies.
Price: free. - Google Scholar
Overview: While not just for medical or genetics research, Google Scholar often gives the best results when looking for solid research studies on a topic. There is also a feature to look at similar research studies or studies that reference the article.
Price
FAQ’s
Which DNA test kit is best?
If you have decided to test your DNA, you may be overwhelmed by all of the choices available today. Check out our comprehensive guide comparing DNA testing companies.
How can I download my data from AncestryDNA?
Find the step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to download your AncestryDNA raw data file here.
How can I download my data from 23andMe?
Find the step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to download your 23andMe raw data file here.
How can I keep my genetic data safe and private?
This is a great question. Here’s a detailed privacy overview of what to consider for genetic data privacy and best practices for keeping your data safe.
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