DNAme FAQ
Scientific guidance regarding nutrigenomics, genetic metabolic typing matrices, and cellular nutrition algorithms.
The DNAme Program is Tamara Renee's personalized DNA-based nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle optimization program. It reveals your exact macronutrient ratios, optimal exercise types, metabolism type, food sensitivities, and a lifestyle roadmap — all based on your unique genetic profile. It is the answer to why standard diet and fitness programs have not worked for you.
DNA nutrition testing analyzes specific gene variants (SNPs) in your DNA that are scientifically linked to how your body processes macronutrients, responds to different types of exercise, metabolizes fats and carbohydrates, responds to gluten and dairy, regulates inflammation, and manages thyroid function. By identifying your specific genetic profile, the program produces a precise, personalized blueprint tailored to how your body actually works.
Nutrigenomics is the science of how genes and nutrition interact — specifically, how your unique genetic makeup influences your response to different foods, nutrients, and dietary patterns. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all diet, nutrigenomics allows Tamara to prescribe a nutritional approach that aligns with your genetic blueprint for optimal energy, weight, and cellular health.
Yes — with meaningful specificity. Your DNA contains information about how your body metabolizes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, your sensitivity to gluten and dairy, and your predisposition to nutrient deficiencies. The DNAme Program translates this into actionable guidance — your ideal macronutrient ratios, best food choices, and timing protocols that align with your metabolic type.
The collection process is simple and painless. Avoid eating, smoking, drinking, or chewing gum for 30 minutes before collection. Swab the inside of your left cheek for 30 seconds, repeat on your right cheek for 30 seconds, complete the form, and return in the prepaid envelope. No blood draw, no clinic visit — just a simple cheek swab from home.
After the laboratory receives your sample, your comprehensive DNA report is prepared and delivered to you 24 hours before your scheduled 1-on-1 Zoom consultation with Tamara. Total turnaround from purchase to consultation is typically 2–4 weeks, depending on lab processing time.
Macronutrient ratios are the proportions of protein, fat, and carbohydrates in your daily intake. Your optimal ratio is genetically influenced. When intake aligns with your genetic blueprint, your body metabolizes food efficiently, maintains stable energy, and experiences less inflammation.
Yes. The DNAme Program analyzes genetic predispositions to gluten and dairy sensitivity — two impactful dietary factors for inflammation and energy. These insights reveal whether your body is designed to tolerate these groups or if they are contributing to systemic inflammation affecting your weight, skin, mood, and health.
Yes. Menopause-related weight gain is significantly influenced by genetic factors governing estrogen metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and cortisol response. The DNAme Program identifies your specific profile and provides a tailored nutrition and fitness plan designed for your menopausal physiology.
Yes. Yo-yo dieting often stems from adopting plans mismatched to your metabolic type. The DNAme Program resolves this cycle by identifying the exact dietary approach that works with your metabolism, allowing sustainable, long-term adherence because the plan is not fighting your biology.