If you’re looking for early Boxing Day sales in Canada, you’ve come to the right place. Dozens of Canadian retailers have rolled out their Boxing Day deals early, and Amazon Canada has some of the best of the bunch. including an AncestryDNA + Traits Genetic Test Kit. Dubbed a “game-changer” by Amazon shoppers, the DNA ethnicity test provides one-of-a-kind insights like family history, gene-influenced traits and more. In the past month alone, more than 4,000 shoppers have picked up a kit, and as it’s currently on sale for 52 per cent off, it’s easy to see why. To learn more and shop the Boxing Day deal, scroll below.
The details
The AncestryDNA kit provides a hands-on experience that helps you discover your origins across more than 2,600 regions worldwide.
The process is easy: activate your DNA kit online and send a saliva sample in a prepaid package. In six to eight weeks, you can go online to see your unique results.
You’ll be able to dive deep into your ethnic heritage with a SideView feature that’ll break down each parental side. And with a subscription, you can discover your family trees and records of your family history.
Beyond ancestry, the kit lets you discover 40+ genetic traits — such as why you hate cilantro — and explore how your genes may have influenced a range of appearance, sensory, fitness, nutrient, and other personal characteristics.
If the thought of this raises privacy concerns, don’t worry — AncestryDNA maintains secure databases and robust security measures.
What people are saying
4,000+ people purchased in the past month
The AncestryDNA + Traits Genetic Test Kit has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon Canada. Shoppers say, “It’s a great site with many good resources.”
If you’re looking for a unique gift, AncestryDNA will make a great one. One customer said, “I’ve bought tests for my friends, myself [and] some family,” adding that they’ve helped “people find their parents.”
If you want speedy results, one reviewer noted, “results were ready much faster [than] expected.” Another shopper added, “I got my breakdown in less than two weeks.”
Save 52 per cent on an AncestryDNA + Traits Genetic Test Kit on Amazon Canada (Photo via Amazon)
One happy shopper called the ancestry kit a “game-changer” for them. “I feel so much more connected to my family and my heritage now,” they wrote. “It helped fill in the gaps and brought some really meaningful insight into where I come from.” — It’s “totally worth it.”
However, one customer said that the traits were “not accurate.” Another said, “All of the traits were incorrect,” and recommended you “go to a different company for your health traits.”
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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