CRI Genetics Review

CRI Genetics

Why We Like Them

CRI Genetics is a DNA testing service, paving the way in genetic research to help patients gain deeper insight into their inherited chronic health conditions, ancestral DNA, and overall wellness. The company also understands that few health conditions are ‘written in stone’, so it also offers general advice on how to prevent inherited issues with lifestyle changes and preventative healthcare.

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    CRI Genetics Company Overview 

    CRI Genetics helps unlock the mysteries behind customer’s DNA information and family history. The company tests raw DNA material for a long list of ancestry and health markers. Clients get a detailed report that’s easy to read and understand and actionable information on making better lifestyle choices.   

    The company also completes scientific research to advance preventative medical care as well as gain deeper insight into genetic predispositions and inherited chronic conditions. 

    Is CRI Genetics Right For You? 

    This company’s services are right for you if you need detailed information about your family tree, family line, or other family members. CRI Genetics's DNA, health, and ancestry testing are also right for you if you need any of the following reports:

    • Advanced ancestry analysis

    • Haplo report

    • Bitter taste report

    • Drowsiness after eating report

    • Food cravings report

    • Insulin resistance report

    • Lactose intolerance report

    • Long-term weight control report

    • Triglyceride level report

    This company also guarantees an eight-week turnaround time (not currently offered by most DNA and ancestry testing companies). While the average turnaround time is longer than the ones provided by other DNA testing companies, such as 23andMe and MyHeritage, the guarantee is what helps CRI Genetics stand out from the pack. 

    Is CRI Genetics Credible?

    CRI Genetics’s chief scientific officer is Alexei Fedorov Ph.D.

    Dr. Federov has studied DNA for over 35 years and was an apprentice to Nobel Prize winner Walter Gilbert. He uses a patented DNA analysis algorithm, and his goal for his entire career has been to advance human genome technology and our understanding of it. 

    Ancestry reports and BioGeographical Ancestry estimation are more than 90% accurate.

    The company uses secure data encryption to ensure your DNA sample and data stays secure. Your sample is not connected to your name after it arrives in the lab (only a serial number).

    CRI Genetics takes data privacy seriously. The company understands that all DNA data is the property of the customer (not the lab), and all data is treated appropriately. Customers can download their data and ask that all data and samples in the possession of the lab be deleted and destroyed. No data is shared without the customer’s explicit consent.  

    The company is registered with the FDA.

    Healthcare Conditions Treated by CRI Genetics  

    CRI Genetics doesn’t treat conditions, but this DNA analysis company can offer insight into your genetic predispositions and ancestry.

    Two different reports are available, the ancestry report and the ancestry plus health report.

    The ancestry report includes the following:

    • Dual biogeographical ancestry reports

    • Detailed percentage breakdown of heritage

    • Ancestry timeline report

    The ancestry plus health report includes the following:

    • Caffeine metabolism and consumption report

    • Milk digestion report

    • Bitter taste report

    • Umami taste report

    • Fat storage report

    • Overall BMI report

    • Alcohol flush report

    • Triglyceride levels report

    • Earwax report

    • Body odor report

    • Food cravings report

    • Drowsy after eating report

    • Asparagus smell report

    • Smell floral report

    • Sun sensitivity report

    • Red hair color report

    • Hair thickness report

    • Basic eye color report

    • Genetic weight loss blueprint

    • DNA-based recipe guide

    • Coming soon: food allergy reports

    • Coming soon: DNA-based vitamin recommendations

    How CRI Genetics Works

    It’s easy to get information about your heritage and DNA through this platform. In fact, it takes just three easy steps:

    1. Order your Ancestry or Ancestry + Health report

    Order your DNA test kit through CRI Genetics’s website, and get your testing kit within one week of your order.

    1. Send in your sample

    Once you get your DNA test in the mail, simply take your saliva swab sample and ship it back to CRI Genetics’s lab with the prepaid packaging. 

    1. Get your results

    Your test results are guaranteed within eight weeks of receiving your sample (though results can be available in as early as six weeks). Simply log into your account and explore your results. 

    CRI Genetics Does NOT treat Some Conditions 

    CRI genetics simply offers genetic data regarding your predispositions to conditions, so the company doesn’t diagnose specific conditions. 

    Just because your report states that you are at a higher predisposition for certain conditions doesn’t mean you’ll actually develop these conditions, as lifestyle factors can weigh heavily when it comes to developing many chronic issues.

    Pricing: How Much Does CRI Genetics Cost? 

    CRI Genetics offers two different types of reports, ancestry, and ancestry plus health test. The ancestry report offers three reports, and ancestry plus health offers the three ancestry reports plus more than 20 health-based reports (including ear wax, triglycerides, and umami taste reports). The cost of the ancestry and ancestry plus health reports are:

    Ancestry Reports: $99

    Ancestry+Health Reports: $199

    Ancestry Report

    • Dual biogeographical ancestry reports

    • Detailed percentage breakdown of heritage

    • Ancestry timeline report

    Ancestry + Health Report

    • Caffeine metabolism and consumption report

    • Milk digestion report

    • Bitter taste report

    • Umami taste report

    • Fat storage report

    • Overall BMI report

    • Alcohol flush report

    • Triglyceride levels report

    • Earwax report

    • Body odor report

    • Food cravings report

    • Drowsy after eating report

    • Asparagus smell report

    • Smell floral report

    • Sun sensitivity report

    • Red hair color report

    • Hair thickness report

    • Basic eye color report

    • Genetic weight loss blueprint

    • DNA-based recipe guide

    • Coming soon: food allergy reports

    • Coming soon: DNA-based vitamin recommendations

    Payments can be made online by ​credit card or debit card.

    What Do We Think About CRI Genetics?

    We’re pretty impressed with the eight-week turnaround guarantee offered by CRI Genetics, as this is one of the only genetic testing companies to offer this benefit. We love the detailed reports, the algorithm that uses 642,824 hand-chosen genetic markers, and the in-depth ancestry test. 

    CRI Genetics is also a good value, as its prices are comparable to those of its competitors. 


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