Qua Nutrition

What Qua Nutrition does

Qua Nutrition, operating under the legal entity RD Nutrition PVT LTD., is an India-based personalized nutrition services company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bangalore. The company delivers tiered, consultation-driven nutrition plans through a combination of in-person clinics across nine major Indian cities (Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Pune) and online video consultations serving international clients including those in the USA. Its core technology stack centers on a proprietary nutrition planning software used by dietitians to integrate blood reports, genetic data, gut microbiome results, Omega-3 Index measurements, lifestyle parameters, and medical conditions into customized diet charts delivered within 5-7 working days.

The business operates three primary revenue streams: subscription-based personalized nutrition plans (tiered by nutritionist seniority from Specialist at ₹4,750 one-time to HOD Elite Annual at ₹2,50,000), one-time genetic testing services across 20+ panels (nutrigenomics, fitness, cancer, dermatology, allergy, cardiovascular, hormonal, etc.), and prescribed supplements integrated into diet plans. Each client is supported by a documented three-person delivery team consisting of a nutritionist, a strategist, and a quality controller, with weekly follow-up calls, 45-60 day plan revisions, and engagement via WhatsApp and the proprietary QUA mobile app available on Google Play. The go-to-market model is sales-led with event-driven lead generation through workshops, webinars, TV appearances, and client testimonial content.

Qua Nutrition has served 60,000+ clients cumulatively, including 600+ celebrities from sports (Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble, Anju Bobby George), entertainment (Anushka Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan), and corporate/government sectors. The company maintains a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 3,760 reviews. It is bootstrapped and founder-led by Ryan Fernando (Co-founder & CEO) with no disclosed institutional funding. Recent strategic activity has focused on product line expansion through diagnostic services (QUA Diagnostics) and a Functional Medicine Add-On rather than headcount or capital-intensive scaling.

Name

Qua Nutrition

Legal name

RD Nutrition PVT LTD.

Website

https://quanutrition.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qua Nutrition is an India-based personalized nutrition services company delivering tiered subscription-based consultation plans, genetic testing, gut microbiome analysis, and Omega-3 diagnostics through nine city clinics and online channels, serving individual consumers, athletes, and medical-nutrition patients across India and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personalized Nutrition Consulting Services

NAICS

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191)

akta.pro primary industry

Mind-Body Wellness Coaching (Holistic/Integrative) (HSADAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gut Health & Digestive Nutrition (IBS, GERD, Elimination Diets) (HSADAFAH), Nutrition & Diet Education (Meal Planning, Macros, Healthy Cooking) (EDAAAHAA)

Keywords

• Personalized nutrition consulting
• Clinical diet therapy
• Sports nutrition counseling
• Nutrigenomics testing services
• Weight management programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Personalized Nutrition Plans (Subscription): Tiered nutrition consulting plans billed on a subscription basis across multiple durations (Monthly, Quarterly, 6-Month, Annual, Elite/Olympic Annual). Plans are classified by nutritionist seniority (Specialist with 1–3 yrs experience, Senior with 4–6 yrs, Chief with 7+ yrs, HOD with 10+ yrs for critical/elite cases). Pricing ranges from ₹4,750 (one-time Specialist plan) up to ₹2,50,000 (Elite/Olympic Annual with HOD). International clients are billed in foreign currency via video conferencing.
2. Genetic Testing Services: One-time genetic testing services including Nutrition Gene Test, Fitness Gene Test, Cancer Gene Test, Dermatology, Allergy, Bone Health, Cardiology, and 20+ other genetic panels. Samples (saliva/buccal swab) processed at Indian labs, with results delivered in 3–6 weeks. International clients can use 23andMe raw data for report generation.
3. Supplements: Prescribed supplements (vitamins, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory formulations) are recommended as part of nutrition plans and sold alongside consulting services. Supplement strategy is formulated by a supplement strategist as part of the diet chart preparation process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Qua Nutrition is a personalized nutrition clinic chain that designs science-based, individualized diet plans delivered by tiered specialist nutritionists (Specialist through HOD level) using blood work, genetic testing (nutrigenomics), gut microbiome analysis, and Omega-3 Index testing. Services are delivered via in-person clinic consultations, online video consultations, the QUA mobile app, and corporate wellness programs, and are supported by a 7-step quality-controlled process and prescribed supplements.

Product overview

Qua Nutrition operates as a personalized nutrition services platform offering multiple specialized service packages. The core offerings include Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Family Nutrition, New Life Nutrition, Genetics and Nutrition, and Qua International. The genetics division provides extensive genetic testing panels covering nutrition, fitness, cancer, dermatology, allergy, bone health, cardiovascular, hormonal, and other health conditions. Diagnostic services include Gut Microbiome testing and Omega-3 Deficiency testing. A Functional Medicine Add-On provides premium integrated doctor-nutritionist care. All services are supported by a mobile application and delivered through both in-person clinic visits and online consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QUA: Brand name used alongside Qua Nutrition; motto 'Eat to your capacity'

Products and services

• Weight Management Program Personalized nutrition program for weight loss and weight gain that incorporates blood work analysis, genetics, physiology, preferences, and the client's fitness regime to create customized diet plans, delivered by tiered specialist nutritionists with weekly follow-up and 45–60 day plan revisions.
• Sports Nutrition Specialized nutrition plans for professional and recreational athletes, focusing on performance optimization, muscle repair, and recovery through customized meal plans and supplement strategies, with engagements including the Indian Cricket Team and IPL clubs.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy Evidence-based dietary interventions for managing chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, liver disorders, autoimmune conditions, and digestive disorders, with a Functional Medicine Add-On option that pairs clients with a functional medicine doctor and nutritionist.
• Family Nutrition Personalized meal plans addressing nutritional needs across family members including men, women, children, and infants, with customized diet strategies designed so the entire family can eat together.
• New Life Nutrition Comprehensive nutrition support for fertility, pregnancy, lactation, and infant care, addressing prenatal and postnatal nutritional requirements including for clients undergoing IVF.
• Genetics and Nutrition (Nutrigenomics) Genetic testing service providing personalized nutrition plans based on DNA analysis, covering nutrigenomics (38-trait Nutrition Gene Test), fitness genes, health predispositions, and metabolic profiles, with 20+ additional genetic panels including Cancer, Dermatology, Allergy, Bone Health, Cardiovascular, Hormonal, and Brain Profile.
• Qua International Remote nutrition consultation services for international clients, providing the same comprehensive nutrition planning as in-person consultations via video conferencing, with plans customized for cross-cultural food availability and billed in foreign currency.
• QUA Nutrition Mobile App Mobile application on Google Play Store for tracking health journey, food diaries, receiving diet chart updates, and ongoing communication with nutritionists as part of the Qua Nutrition consulting engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients report visible changes in 3 months including improved energy levels, resolved sleep issues, and significant improvement in conditions like knee arthritis and gut health
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HealthifyMe: India's largest digital nutrition and fitness coaching platform, offering personalized diet plans, AI-based calorie tracking, and consultations with nutritionists at significantly lower price points than Qua. Directly competes for the same urban Indian health-conscious consumer and corporate wellness clients.
• Zoe: UK/US personalized nutrition company combining gut microbiome, blood-fat, and continuous glucose monitoring with personalized dietary recommendations. Closest international analog to Qua's precision-nutrition stack (genetic + gut + Omega-3 testing with tailored diet plans).
• Nutrigenomix: Canada-based genetic testing company providing nutrigenomic test panels interpreted by trained healthcare professionals. Directly comparable to Qua's Nutrition Gene Test (38–46 trait reports) and genetic-counseling-led diet plan delivery model.
• Fitterfly: Mumbai-based digital therapeutics company specializing in nutrition-led programs for diabetes, obesity, and PCOS with a coaching-plus-tech model. Highly comparable to Qua's clinical/medical nutrition therapy line and pediatric/metabolic segments.

Broad incumbents

• Tata 1mg: Large Indian digital health platform offering pharmacy, diagnostics, and teleconsultations including nutrition. Overlaps with Qua on diet consultations and diagnostics (gut, blood tests), and competes for the same online Indian health consumer.
• Noom: US-headquartered behavior-change weight management app combining psychology, coaching, and meal tracking at premium subscription prices. Comparable to Qua's weight management subscription tier and focus on sustainable, coaching-led outcomes rather than crash dieting.
• MyFitnessPal: Global food-tracking and nutrition platform with a large user base and increasingly coaching/personalized nutrition features. Adjacent to Qua in the personalized nutrition space, though it operates as a self-serve app rather than a high-touch consultation service.
• Cult.fit (formerly Cure.fit): Large India-based health and fitness platform offering gym access, group classes, mental wellness, and nutrition consultations. Overlaps with Qua in the nutrition consulting and corporate wellness segments while also addressing fitness end-to-end.

Emerging players

• Viome: US-based gut microbiome testing company that translates metatranscriptomic gut analysis into personalized food and supplement recommendations. Closely comparable to Qua's gut microbiome test and its integration of microbiome findings into diet plans.
• Wellbeing Nutrition: India-based premium nutrition and supplement brand (Slow, Melts, etc.) that also offers coaching and diet guidance. Comparable to Qua's supplement revenue stream and lifestyle/nutrition branding approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qua_nutrition
• Facebookfacebook.com/quanutritionclinics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qua-nutrition

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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