Personalized Genetic Testing
Your DNA Is Unique. Your Wellness Plan Should Be Too.
Have you ever wondered why a medication works beautifully for one person and barely does anything for someone else? Or why a friend does great on a certain way of eating while it leaves you feeling sluggish? A lot of that comes down to genetics. The genes you inherited can influence how your body processes medications, how it uses nutrients, and even how your skin ages over time.
Healthy Living Medical in Texarkana now offers personalized genetic testing through ClarityX, a testing partner whose laboratory facilities are CLIA and CAP accredited. We carry three of their tests: Max Rx, Thrive, and Clear. Each one looks at a different side of your health, and all three start with nothing more than a simple cheek swab. No needles and no blood draw.
Because of our partnership with ClarityX, our patients can get these tests at pricing that is lower than buying them directly. And since the DNA you were born with generally does not change, the information in your report may stay useful for years, giving you and your provider a clearer starting point each time you make a decision about your care.
Three Tests, Three Different Questions
Each test answers a different set of questions, so the right one really depends on what you most want to understand about yourself. Some patients start with one test, and others choose a combination. Here is a closer look at each.
Max Rx: Personalized Medication Insights
Your genetics can affect how your body breaks down and responds to prescription medications. Max Rx looks at genetic markers tied to medication metabolism, likely effectiveness, and side effect risk across more than 285 medications. Your report may help your provider spot important gene and medication interactions, flag medications that may call for extra consideration, and make more informed choices about medications and dosing. For many people, that may mean less of the trial and error that can come with finding the right prescription. Healthy Living patient price: $325.
Thrive: Personalized Nutrition and Wellness Insights
Not everyone processes nutrients or responds to food in the same way. Thrive examines more than 25 genetic traits connected to nutrition, metabolism, and overall wellness. Your report may offer insight into vitamin and nutrient metabolism, genetic tendencies related to weight management, certain food sensitivities and intolerances, caffeine metabolism, and metabolic health. It can be a helpful companion to a weight loss or wellness plan, giving you more to go on than guesswork. Healthy Living patient price: $250.
Clear: Personalized Skin Health and Aging Insights
Your skin is unique, and your skincare routine should be too. Clear analyzes genetic markers associated with skin health and aging, so you can better understand your skin's natural strengths and vulnerabilities. Your report may point toward skincare ingredients that complement your genetic profile, along with personalized recommendations for supporting healthier looking skin. Healthy Living patient price: $250.
How Genetic Testing Works
Getting started is simple. First, you choose your test, whether that is Max Rx, Thrive, Clear, or a combination, based on your goals. If you are not sure which one fits, our team is happy to talk it through with you. Next, your DNA sample is collected with a quick, painless cheek swab. Your sample is then sent to the lab, where specific genetic markers are analyzed. Once testing is complete, you receive access to your personalized report.
The last step matters most, and that is putting what you learn to work. Bring your results to your next visit at Healthy Living Medical and we can go over them together, talking through what they may mean for your medications, nutrition, and skincare. Genetic testing does not replace good medical care. It simply gives you and your provider more to work with.
A simple cheek swab may reveal how your genetics influence your medications, nutrition, and skin health.
