Visgene Conducts Internal Pilot of Health Training Program Using Diet Genetic Test Kit, Advancing into Corporate Wellness and Fitness Sectors

Visgene Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture; CEO: Kunihiko Kaihatsu), a company supporting people's health through genetic 'visualization' technology, has implemented a genetic testing and health training program for interested employees using its self-developed 'Diet Genetic Test Kit' as part of its internal health management initiatives.

The program assessed genetic predispositions related to fat utilization, energy expenditure, and exercise characteristics, providing each participant with a personalized report to help review lifestyle habits. Additionally, a group lecture was conducted on how to interpret test results and how to approach dietary and exercise habits based on individual genetic tendencies.

Based on this initiative, Visgene will advance into corporate health management programs, post-health-check follow-ups at medical institutions, and personalized support programs by fitness and nutrition guidance providers.

## Background of Implementation

In dieting and body conditioning, individual differences exist in ease of adherence and response, even when the same dietary and exercise regimens are followed. These differences are believed to stem not only from factors such as diet, exercise habits, sleep, age, body composition, and living environment, but also from innate genetic predispositions.

Additionally, companies are increasingly interested in health management initiatives to support employee well-being. There is growing demand for health programs that go beyond mere knowledge transfer and encourage individuals to take personal ownership of their health.

Therefore, Visgene utilized its in-development diet genetic test kit to implement an internal health training program combining genetic testing, personalized reports, and group lectures as part of its corporate wellness strategy.

## About the Diet Genetic Test Kit

Visgene’s self-developed Diet Genetic Test Kit is designed to identify genetic predispositions related to fat utilization, energy expenditure, and exercise characteristics.

The kit analyzes genetic variants such as ADRB2, ADRB3, and UCP1 related to fat metabolism and energy expenditure, and ACTN3 related to exercise traits. The goal is to help individuals understand their genetic predispositions and use this insight as a starting point to reconsider their dietary and exercise habits.

Even with the same diet and exercise routines, individual differences in adherence and response arise due to lifestyle, age, body composition, and exercise experience. Genetic information can serve as one of several reference points to understand these differences.

In the future, the company plans to deploy this test kit as a tool for lifestyle improvement support based on health check results, post-screening follow-ups, obesity prevention programs, and integration with fitness and nutritional guidance services.

## Participant Feedback

- Learning about my genetic predispositions gave me a chance to reconsider my diet and types of exercise. I realized I should not just push myself, but find an approach that suits my body.

- I used to focus only on reducing food intake for dieting, but after seeing my results, I realized I also need to consider my muscle quality and exercise habits. Understanding my genetic tendencies made it easier to take a positive view of health improvement.

- I learned that I have relatively high fat-burning efficiency, which gave me a bit of confidence. Knowing my genetic information about muscle quality made me feel I can aim for more efficient dieting.

## Anticipated Applications in Corporate Wellness, Post-Screening Follow-Up, and Fitness

This program is designed for use not only as employee health training under corporate wellness initiatives, but also as post-screening follow-up at health institutions and personalized support programs by fitness and nutrition guidance providers.

For corporations, enabling employees to understand their genetic predispositions can increase their interest in diet and exercise, encouraging them to take personal responsibility for their health. When combined with health seminars or internal wellness campaigns, it can become an accessible component of corporate wellness programs.

For health screening institutions, it can be used as lifestyle improvement guidance based on screening results or as a follow-up option after comprehensive health checkups.

For fitness and nutrition guidance providers, it can serve as supplementary information to tailor dietary and exercise programs based on each client’s genetic predispositions. It is designed to be integrated with personal training, diet programs, and nutritional counseling.

## Future Developments

Based on insights gained from this internal pilot, Visgene will advance the deployment of corporate health training programs utilizing its diet genetic test kit.

In the future, the company will continue developing services for various applications, including corporate health management, optional testing and post-screening follow-ups at health institutions, specific health guidance, lifestyle improvement programs, and integration with fitness and nutritional guidance.

The goal is not merely to conduct testing, but to use test results as a basis for developing personalized dietary and exercise habits and driving daily behavioral change.

## Collaboration with Corporations, Health Screening Institutions, and Fitness-Related Organizations

Visgene is seeking collaborations with companies, health screening institutions, and fitness and nutrition guidance providers interested in health training, optional health tests, and lifestyle improvement programs using the diet genetic test kit.

We welcome inquiries regarding customized applications such as employee health training, post-screening follow-ups, integration with specific health guidance, and personalized diet and exercise programs tailored to individual genetic profiles.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact us via the inquiry form below.

Inquiry URL: https://visgene.com/inquiry/

## About Visgene Co., Ltd.

Visgene Co., Ltd. was established in April 2018 as a university-originated startup to commercialize research outcomes from the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research at Osaka University.

Guided by the philosophy of 'See, Know, Change,' the company provides technologies and services that visualize genetic information for specific purposes, enabling people to understand risks and benefits and improve their lives.

For general consumers, Visgene offers various genetic and healthcare test kits that allow users to collect samples at home or in daily life to assess their genetic predispositions and health risks. For corporate clients, the company provides testing services applicable to health management, employee benefits, and optional health screenings.