Honed Metabolic Test Kit (HTMA)
The Honed Metabolic Test Kit unlocks your supplement needs on a cellular level.
- Use the power of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, a foundational tool in functional medicine for better health outcomes
- Receive tailored supplement recommendations based on your individual results
- Gain insights on your cellular health, metabolic activity, nutrient levels, and toxic metal exposures
- Support health functions tied to digestion, brain & cognitive function, hormone health, immunity, healthy aging and longevity and more
About the Testing Process
Sample Collection: Hair
Results Timeline: 2-3 Weeks, including ship time
Learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis here
For state regulatory reasons our test kits are temporarily unavailable in New York. Contact us with any questions.
The Test Kit
Measure cellular health, nutrient levels and imbalances, and toxic metal levels from the comfort of home.
Easy at-home testing process
- Register your kit
- Collect & ship your sample to our CLIA-certified lab
- Complete your questionnaire
- Receive results within 2-3 weeks
- Start supplements to optimize health
Your body sends signals before symptoms
The science and technology behind our test kit are designed to identify hard-to-detect, underlying causes of mineral imbalance and inflammation in the body.
Your body is a complex superorganism. But when trouble arises, your body communicates through symptoms. We believe in addressing the root causes of your symptoms by honing in on the underlying activity in your body. Our approach focuses on personalized nutritional intervention that significantly affects how resilient your body is to stress, illness, and aging.
Metabolic Rate
Symptoms can include: poor blood sugar control, hyper behavior, excessive sweating, lethargy
Results will reveal: your metabolic type, and the nutrient levels impacting it.
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Symptoms can include: impaired mineral utilization, lethargy, skin conditions, brain fog, muscle cramps
Results will reveal: the status of 8 heavy metals and their relationship to mineral status.
Thyroid & Adrenal Function
Symptoms can include: impaired endocrine function, weight gain, reduced sex drive, lack of energy
Results will reveal: impaired thyroid and adrenal function that may not be picked up in a blood test.
Inflammation
Symptoms can include: muscle tension, arthritis pain, skin conditions, digestive issues, asthma
Results will reveal: mineral status promoting inflammation, cellular function and ability to clean up waste, cellular stress response.
Cellular Energy
Symptoms can include: fatigue, low stamina, brain fog, poor digestion, impaired endocrine function, frequent infections
Results will reveal: cellular function, stress, and inflammation impacting their ability to perform essential biological functions.
Blood Sugar Imbalances & Carbohydrate Tolerance
Symptoms can include: difficulty sleeping, trouble concentrating, headaches, skin tags, blisters, infections, and dryness of the skin
Results will reveal: mineral status impacting your blood sugar, and tendencies for hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia.
Digestive Health
Symptoms can include: gas, bloating, stomach discomfort, nausea, occasional heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, sugar cravings, food sensitivities
Results will reveal: mineral status impacting nutrient absorption, digestive tract health, and signs of inflammation in the gut.
Immune System
Symptoms can include: increased sensitivity/intolerance to multiple foods, fatigue, brain fog, skin conditions, slow recovery from illness or infections
Results will reveal: your body’s preparedness to fight off viruses, ability to clear toxins, and management of oxidative stress.
How Our Test Compares
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lifestyle surveys
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Relies on self-reported symptoms vs. real data
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Doesn’t address the root cause of nutrient imbalances or health concerns
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Generalized nutritional support
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blood tests
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Measures extracellular mineral levels (outside your cells) which doesn’t reveal hidden vitamin or mineral imbalances
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Unable to reveal toxic heavy metals
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Subject to minute by minute fluctuations based on activity, emotions, and food eaten recently
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Invasive needle or finger prick. Sample measured in viles or mililiters
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honed metabolic test kit
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Measures mineral levels and ratios inside your cells for a holistic understanding of what is affecting your metabolism
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Reveals ongoing metal toxicity as cells act as a receptacle for heavy metals
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Provides a long-term, stable reading of nutrient and toxin intake
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Non-invasive, requires a mere tablespoon of hair
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FAQs
How do I collect my hair sample?
First, take a few small portions of hair from different places on your head, keeping up to 1-½'-2' from the scalp. A simple trick is to twist the section of hair you've selected between your fingers until it is tight against the scalp to see the section more easily and cut as close to the scalp as possible. If you shave your head, collect and save your shavings.
After collecting from different areas on your head, keep only the 1-½'-2' closest to the scalp. Discard the ends. However don't get too hung up on the length of the sections - volume is what's most important.
Place the hair scale on a flat surface where it can tip by itself, not with your help. Place your collected hair on the scale. When you have enough, the scale will tip. If in doubt, cut a bit extra. Without enough hair our lab won't have sufficient quantity for a stable analysis.
I am bald. Can I still order a test kit?
Yes! If you are bald because you shave your head, you can save your hair shavings in an envelope until you have enough hair to tip our scale. This takes a bit longer but is the best option. If that's not the case, you can also use chest or pubic hair. Underarm hair is not advised.
How long does it take to analyze my kit?
From the time your sample is received by the lab, it can take up to 7 business days for the analysis to be completed. You will receive an email notification when your analysis is complete and your health insight report is available.
If you have questions about the status of your results, reach out to a member of our team - support@livehoned.com - and we will be happy to look into it for you.
What about my other supplements?
We suggest you stop taking your other vitamins when you start your Honed program. Your personalized plan will cover all the bases. Our vitamins are of higher quality and absorb better than most on the market so they will provide enhanced support over what you are taking now. If you have a specific supplement that we don't offer, feel free to get in touch with us and we'll provide a recommended approach.
How long do I have to wait to witness changes?
Wellness is personal and long-lasting health doesn't come overnight. If you consider how long your body has been out of balance, it will take time for your cellular health and metabolism to optimize. Some people report experiencing improvements in their overall wellbeing in just weeks. We recommend sticking to your personalized program for at least three-six months to see tangible benefits. Re-testing allows you to understand and monitor the changes to your health overtime from a data-led perspective.