Sleep, stress and recovery

Why do the same loads and the same regimen give different results for different people?

The ability to recover from stress, the quality of sleep, the response to caffeine or intense exercise — all of these are partly influenced by genetics. Variants in genes related to cortisol regulation affect stress resilience — how quickly the body returns to its baseline state after exercise. Genetic chronotype is associated with optimal times of activity and rest, regardless of the regimen a person tries to accustom themselves to. The tendency to obstructive sleep apnea can exist for years without obvious symptoms — sleep genetics explains why.

This genetic sleep test assesses traits across 20 measures covering sleep architecture, stress response, and physiological recovery. These data are stable across the lifespan and complement clinical examination findings.

What indicators does the test evaluate?

Sleep quality

Five indicators describing genetic features of sleep architecture and needs.

• Sleep quality — genetic factors that influence subjective and objective recovery during sleep are analyzed.

• Sleep duration — genetic characteristics of the individual need for the number of hours of sleep for full recovery are determined.

• Sleep depth — genetic factors associated with the ability to enter and remain in deep sleep phases are assessed.

• Chronotype — this genetic chronotype test analyzes features of the circadian rhythm and melatonin metabolism: the tendency to early or late activity and its impact on the quality of recovery.

• Insomnia — as part of a genetic insomnia test, factors predisposing to difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep are identified.

Sleep problems

Four indicators associated with genetic predisposition to disorders that reduce the quality of rest.

• Sleep disorders — genetic features associated with susceptibility to various forms of sleep disorders are analyzed.

• Movement in sleep — genetic factors that influence motor activity during sleep and its consequences for recovery are identified.

• Snoring — the genetic features of the anatomical and physiological prerequisites for snoring are assessed.

• Obstructive sleep apnea — genetic factors of susceptibility to sleep apnea are analyzed, which affect blood oxygen saturation and the quality of recovery.

Stress and recovery

Eleven indicators covering genetic characteristics of stress response, physiological recovery, and behavioral predispositions.

• Stress response — genetic factors that may influence the intensity and duration of the stress response are analyzed — in particular cortisol response genetics and its regulation.

• Chronic fatigue syndrome — genetic characteristics of a predisposition to persistent exhaustion that is not restored by standard rest are identified.

• Heart rate variability (HRV) — assesses genetic factors that affect the autonomic regulation of the heart and the body's ability to recover from exercise.

• Resting heart rate — the genetic characteristics of the basal heart rate are analyzed as a marker of physiological state.

• Recovery after training — genetic factors of the speed and quality of recovery after physical exertion are determined.

• Caffeine response — genetic features of caffeine metabolism are analyzed, which are associated with individual sensitivity and can affect sleep and anxiety levels.

• Dizziness — genetic factors of susceptibility to vestibular disorders are evaluated.

• Active longevity — genetic features associated with the preservation of physiological resources with age are analyzed.

• Tendency to a sedentary lifestyle — genetic factors that influence the level of spontaneous physical activity are determined.

• Addiction and risky behavior — genetic features of reward systems and predisposition to behavioral patterns with increased risk are assessed.

Who is this test relevant to?

• People with chronic fatigue, shallow sleep, or difficulty falling asleep: a genetic sleep test helps understand the characteristics of sleep architecture and stress reactivity.

• For those who train regularly and want to optimize recovery, genetic characteristics of HRV, resting heart rate, and recovery rate after exercise provide context for planning a regimen.

• People with high levels of stress or an unstable emotional background - to assess the genetic component of the stress response and select recovery approaches together with a doctor.

• For those who notice daytime sleepiness, snoring, or a feeling of unrefreshed sleep: a DNA sleep analysis evaluates genetic factors associated with sleep disorders, including apnea.

The results of the Sleep, Stress and Recovery genetic test are not a diagnosis and do not replace the consultation of a doctor or somnologist. The Apixmed Prism report provides genetic context - data that complements the clinical assessment and helps make decisions about regimen, recovery and lifestyle together with a specialist.