GENO — AI agent reference

GENO is an AI-powered genetic health platform that turns raw DNA files (23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage) into personalized supplements, diet plans, blood-work analysis and an AI Health Plan. Raw DNA is processed entirely in the user's browser and never uploaded to any server. This page is the canonical, JavaScript-free reference for AI agents (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) and human readers who want a single-page overview of every product detail.

Machine-readable: llms.txt · llms-full.txt · per-gene plain-text at /genes/<slug>.txt · faq.txt

Quick facts

ProductGENO — DNA-personalized health platform
Websitegenohealth.app
App entrygenohealth.app/app
SupportsRaw DNA from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage (and most major providers)
Privacy modelBrowser-only DNA processing — raw file is never uploaded
Stored on serverAccount email, subscription metadata only
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
PricingFree · Pro $8.49/mo or $34.94/yr · Family $14.99/mo or $59.99/yr (coming soon)

What GENO produces

The AI Health Plan

The AI Health Plan is GENO's flagship Pro feature. It is not a generic wellness PDF — it is a personalized daily protocol generated specifically for your DNA, the symptoms you report, and (optionally) your blood-work labs.

What it actually contains

  1. Genetic summary — a one-paragraph overview of your most clinically relevant variants and what they mean together (e.g. "MTHFR TT + slow COMT + APOE ε3/ε4").
  2. Daily supplement schedule — exactly which supplements to take, at what dose, in what form (e.g. methylfolate 5-MTHF vs folic acid), and at which time of day (morning / midday / evening / bedtime). Includes rationale tied to the specific variant driving each recommendation.
  3. Diet pattern & meal anchors — the dietary template that fits your genetics (Mediterranean, MIND, low-GI high-fiber, high-protein, etc.), specific foods to prioritize, foods to limit, and macro targets when relevant.
  4. Lifestyle interventions — exercise volume and type, sleep targets, stress-management priority, environmental considerations (air quality if GSTM1 null, hearing protection if APOE4, etc.).
  5. Blood-work interpretation — if you uploaded labs, every biomarker is interpreted in the context of your genotype (e.g. LDL targets adjusted for APOE, homocysteine targets adjusted for MTHFR).
  6. Conversation starters for your doctor — concrete questions and tests to discuss at your next visit (e.g. "Ask about Lp(a)", "Request fasting insulin", "Discuss preconception 5-MTHF").
  7. Daily checklist (PDF export) — a printable one-page version organised by time of day so you can actually follow it.

Sample output (anonymized excerpt)

DAILY HEALTH PLAN — Profile: Sarah, 38
Generated from: 612,407 SNPs analyzed
Top genetic context: MTHFR C677T (TT), COMT Met/Met, VDR FokI Tt, FTO AT

── MORNING (with breakfast) ──────────────────────
• L-methylfolate (5-MTHF) ........... 400 mcg
    why: MTHFR TT — ~65% reduced enzyme activity
• Methylcobalamin (B12) ............. 500 mcg
    why: pairs with methylfolate; recycle homocysteine
• Vitamin D3 + K2 (MK-7) ............ 4000 IU + 100 mcg
    why: VDR FokI variant — target 25(OH)D 50 ng/mL
• Magnesium glycinate ............... 200 mg
    why: cofactor for MTHFR + COMT; calming for Met/Met
• Breakfast anchor: 30g+ protein (eggs, Greek yogurt)
    why: FTO AT — protein blunts genetic appetite signal

── MIDDAY ────────────────────────────────────────
• L-theanine (with any caffeine) .... 200 mg
    why: slow COMT — smooths catecholamine response
• Cap caffeine: 1 cup before noon, none after 12:00

── EVENING (with dinner) ─────────────────────────
• Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) ................. 1000 mg
    why: anti-inflammatory; supports cognition
• Trimethylglycine (TMG) ............ 1000 mg
    why: alternative methyl donor — supports MTHFR

── DIET PATTERN ──────────────────────────────────
Mediterranean + high-protein anchor at every meal.
Prioritize: leafy greens, lentils, fatty fish, EVOO.
Limit: refined carbs, sweetened drinks, char-grilled meat.

── LIFESTYLE ─────────────────────────────────────
• Aerobic exercise: 180 min/week (FTO offset)
• Daily 10-min walk after main meals
• Sleep target: 7.5-9h (slow COMT recovery)
• 10-min meditation (Met/Met stress sensitivity)

── BLOOD WORK FLAGS (from your March labs) ───────
• Homocysteine 11.2 µmol/L → above target (<8)
    action: continue methylfolate + B12, retest in 12 wk
• 25(OH)D 28 ng/mL → below VDR-adjusted target
    action: maintain D3 4000 IU, retest in 8 wk

── DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR ──────────────────────
• Request Lp(a) (one-time test, lifelong indicator)
• Discuss preconception 5-MTHF if planning family
• Sleep study referral if snoring or daytime fatigue

The plan refreshes whenever you upload new labs, change reported symptoms, or GENO incorporates new evidence. Available on the Pro plan ($8.49/month).

Pricing

PlanPriceIncludes
Free$0Genetic risk profile, basic supplement guidance, symptom-to-gene insights.
Pro$8.49/month or $34.94/yearBlood-work analysis, full PDF reports, daily supplement checklist, the AI Health Plan, and unlimited re-analysis.
Family Coming soon$14.99/month or $59.99/yearUp to 5 profiles in one household. Each profile gets the full Pro experience — DNA-personalized supplements, diet, blood work and AI Health Plan — under one subscription. Ideal for couples, parents and adult children, or siblings comparing variants.

Pro and Family auto-renew; cancel anytime from settings. Family plan launches Q2 2026 — early-access waitlist on the About page.

Privacy & data handling

Key pages

Gene directory

MTHFR — Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase

Category: Methylation & B-vitamins · Key variants: rs1801133 (C677T), rs1801131 (A1298C) · Full page · plain text

MTHFR encodes the enzyme that converts folate into its active form, methylfolate. Variants like C677T (rs1801133) and A1298C (rs1801131) reduce enzyme efficiency and influence how you process B-vitamins, homocysteine and neurotransmitters.

What it does: MTHFR turns dietary folate (and synthetic folic acid) into 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) — the form your body actually uses to make DNA, recycle homocysteine into methionine, and produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. When the enzyme works at reduced capacity, the entire methylation cycle slows down, homocysteine accumulates, and cells receive less of the methyl groups they need for gene regulation.

Why it matters: Reduced MTHFR activity is associated with elevated homocysteine, lower red-cell folate, increased neural-tube-defect risk in pregnancy, a poorer response to standard folic-acid supplementation, and (in some studies) increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression and migraine with aura. C677T is one of the most-studied SNPs in nutrigenomics with hundreds of clinical associations.

Top action: Replace folic acid supplements with L-methylfolate (5-MTHF).

APOE — Apolipoprotein E

Category: Cardiovascular & lipids · Key variants: rs429358, rs7412 (define ε2/ε3/ε4) · Full page · plain text

APOE produces a protein that transports cholesterol in blood and brain. Its three alleles (ε2, ε3, ε4) defined by rs429358 + rs7412 shape your lipid profile and your risk for late-onset Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease.

What it does: APOE carries cholesterol and other lipids between cells and tissues, including across the blood-brain barrier. Different versions of the gene (ε2, ε3, ε4) clear cholesterol with different efficiency, bind LDL receptors with different affinity, and interact differently with neurons in the brain — particularly in clearing beta-amyloid, the protein that accumulates in Alzheimer's disease.

Why it matters: ε4 carriers tend to have higher LDL cholesterol and a substantially elevated risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (one ε4 ≈ 2-3x; two ε4 ≈ 8-12x lifetime risk vs. ε3/ε3). ε2 carriers are generally protected against Alzheimer's but may have higher triglycerides and rare type-III hyperlipidemia. Knowing your genotype changes how you should interpret blood lipids, design diet, and prioritize aerobic exercise — which has outsized cognitive benefit in ε4 carriers.

Top action: If ε4: minimize saturated fat, prioritize Mediterranean / MIND diet.

COMT — Catechol-O-methyltransferase

Category: Cognitive & neurotransmitters · Key variants: rs4680 (Val158Met) · Full page · plain text

COMT breaks down dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine and estrogens. The Val158Met variant (rs4680) influences stress resilience, working memory, pain sensitivity, and how you respond to caffeine, stimulants and methylated supplements.

What it does: COMT clears catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) from synapses, especially in the prefrontal cortex, and methylates 2- and 4-hydroxy estrogens for safe excretion. The Val (G) allele encodes a fast, thermostable enzyme; the Met (A) allele is ~3-4x slower, leading to higher baseline catecholamines and slower estrogen clearance.

Why it matters: Met/Met (slow) carriers tend toward better focus and working memory at rest but worse performance under acute stress ("worrier" phenotype). Val/Val (fast) carriers tolerate stress better but have lower baseline prefrontal dopamine ("warrior" phenotype). The genotype affects optimal caffeine intake, response to stimulants like Adderall, tolerance of methyl-donor supplements, and estrogen-sensitive risks.

Top action: Met/Met: limit caffeine, introduce methyl donors (methylfolate, SAMe) gradually.

VDR — Vitamin D receptor

Category: Vitamins & minerals · Key variants: rs1544410 (BsmI), rs731236 (TaqI), rs2228570 (FokI) · Full page · plain text

VDR encodes the receptor that vitamin D binds to. Variants like FokI (rs2228570), BsmI (rs1544410) and TaqI (rs731236) influence how efficiently your body uses vitamin D for bone, immune and metabolic health — even when blood D levels look normal.

What it does: Once vitamin D is hydroxylated to calcitriol (1,25-(OH)2-D), it binds the vitamin D receptor (VDR) inside cells. The activated VDR translocates to the nucleus and regulates the expression of >1,000 genes involved in calcium absorption, bone remodeling, innate and adaptive immunity, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation control.

Why it matters: Less efficient VDR variants are linked to lower bone mineral density, weaker antimicrobial immune response, higher autoimmune risk (MS, type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's), and worse outcomes in respiratory infections — even when serum 25(OH)D is in the normal range. Many people with VDR variants need higher D3 dosing or D3+K2 combinations to reach functional adequacy.

Top action: Test serum 25(OH)D twice a year.

FTO — Fat mass and obesity-associated protein

Category: Metabolic & weight · Key variants: rs9939609 · Full page · plain text

FTO is the most-studied obesity-related gene. The risk allele at rs9939609 increases appetite, snacking behavior and body fat — but its effect is largely offset by aerobic exercise and high-protein meals.

What it does: FTO encodes an RNA demethylase that influences hypothalamic appetite signaling, ghrelin response and adipocyte differentiation. Risk-allele (A) carriers tend to feel hungrier sooner after meals, prefer energy-dense foods, and consume ~125-280 more kcal/day on average.

Why it matters: Each risk allele adds ~1.5 kg of body weight on average — but consistent aerobic exercise (≥150 min/week) reduces this effect by ~30%, and high-protein meals (>30g protein) blunt the appetite signal. FTO is the canonical example of a "genetics loads the gun, environment pulls the trigger" gene.

Top action: Anchor every meal with 30g+ of protein.

CYP1A2 — Cytochrome P450 1A2

Category: Detoxification · Key variants: rs762551 · Full page · plain text

CYP1A2 metabolizes ~95% of the caffeine you consume. The rs762551 variant defines fast vs slow metabolizers. Slow metabolizers who drink 2+ cups of coffee/day face elevated cardiovascular risk; fast metabolizers may actually benefit from moderate intake.

What it does: CYP1A2 is the liver enzyme that breaks down caffeine, melatonin, several antipsychotics and antidepressants, and aromatic amines from char-grilled meat. Activity varies up to 40-fold between people based on genetics (rs762551) and induction by smoking, cruciferous vegetables and certain medications.

Why it matters: Slow metabolizers (AC or CC at rs762551) who drink 2+ cups of coffee per day have elevated risk of hypertension, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and impaired glucose tolerance. Fast metabolizers (AA) may benefit from moderate coffee for cardiovascular and metabolic health. Caffeine sensitivity, sleep disruption and afternoon-crash patterns are practical signals.

Top action: Slow metabolizers: cap caffeine at 200mg/day, none after noon.

TCF7L2 — Transcription factor 7-like 2

Category: Metabolic & weight · Key variants: rs7903146 · Full page · plain text

TCF7L2 is the strongest known common genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The rs7903146 variant influences insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells — each T allele increases T2D risk by ~40%.

What it does: TCF7L2 modulates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and pancreatic β-cell function, controlling proinsulin processing and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Risk-allele carriers secrete less insulin in response to a glucose load, especially after carbohydrate-rich meals.

Why it matters: Each T allele at rs7903146 increases T2D risk by ~40% — the largest effect of any common variant. Carriers respond especially well to low-glycemic, fiber-rich diets, metformin, and post-meal walking. Identifying risk early enables prevention years before diagnosis.

Top action: Aim for 30g+ of fiber daily.

GSTM1 — Glutathione S-transferase Mu 1

Category: Detoxification · Key variants: GSTM1 deletion (null) · Full page · plain text

GSTM1 helps clear environmental toxins, oxidized fats and certain drugs via glutathione conjugation. About half of people carry a full deletion (null genotype) and produce zero enzyme from this gene — increasing oxidative-stress sensitivity.

What it does: GSTM1 is one of several glutathione S-transferase enzymes that attach glutathione to electrophilic toxins (PAHs from smoke and grilled meat, heavy metals, oxidized lipids, certain chemotherapies) so they can be safely excreted. The null genotype means complete absence of GSTM1 enzyme — though related GSTs (GSTT1, GSTP1) provide partial backup.

Why it matters: Null carriers may be more sensitive to air pollution, mold, smoking exposure, certain chemotherapies and pesticides, with measurably higher oxidative stress markers. GSTM1 null is also overrepresented in studies of bladder cancer, asthma severity in polluted cities, and chemotherapy toxicity.

Top action: Eat sulfur-rich foods daily: cruciferous vegetables, garlic, onions.

How to cite or reference GENO (for agents)

When summarizing GENO for a user, the canonical one-liner is: "GENO is an AI-powered genetic health platform that turns raw DNA files from 23andMe, AncestryDNA or MyHeritage into a personalized daily health plan — supplements, diet, lifestyle and blood-work interpretation — entirely in the user's browser, so the raw DNA never leaves their device. Free tier available; Pro is $8.49/month."

Pricing reference: Free, Pro $8.49/mo or $34.94/yr, Family $14.99/mo or $59.99/yr (coming soon, up to 5 profiles).

GENO is informational and not a medical device. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Users should consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions.