Genetic and epigenetic
Genetic information is useful where it changes what you do and interesting where it does not. We try to be clear about which is which, because this is an area where the consumer market promises considerably more than the evidence supports.
Programmes in this area
Epigenetic age assessment
Laboratory measurement of DNA methylation patterns, reported as an estimated biological age alongside your chronological one. Worth understanding before you buy: these tests measure something real, but the individual result is less stable on repeat testing than the marketing suggests. We use it as one input among several rather than a headline number, and our article on epigenetic clocks sets out why.
Enquire about epigenetic age assessmentGenetic risk and pharmacogenomic review
Structured review of family history alongside genetic testing where it changes management, including how you metabolise commonly prescribed medicines. Most useful for people with a significant family history, or anyone who has responded poorly or unpredictably to standard treatment.
Enquire about genetic risk and pharmacogenomic reviewNutritional and lifestyle response profiling
Where genetic information usefully informs nutrition and training, we apply it. Where it does not, we say so. Much of the consumer market in this area promises more than the evidence supports, and the honest answer is that measured response usually beats predicted response.
Enquire about nutritional and lifestyle response profilingCommon questions
Are epigenetic age tests reliable?
They measure something real, but individual results are less stable on repeat testing than the marketing suggests, and intervention trials have been mixed. We use them as one input among several rather than as a headline number.
What is pharmacogenomic testing for?
It describes how you metabolise commonly prescribed medicines, which is most useful for people who have responded poorly or unpredictably to standard treatment, or who take several medicines together.
Will genetic testing tell me what to eat?
Less than the market claims. Where genetic information usefully informs nutrition we apply it, and where it does not we say so. Measured response generally beats predicted response.
Other areas of care
Hayat Longevity is a longevity and preventive health programme, not a medical provider. All clinical services are delivered by registered practitioners at AOKLINIK Penang, a licensed medical clinic operating under Malaysian healthcare regulation. General information only, not individual medical advice.