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Omega-3 for Optimal Well-Being
Omega-3s play a crucial role in supporting your heart, brain, eyes, joints, pregnancy and overall longevity.
We are all unique, and so are our omega-3 needs. Factors such as diet, age, gender, genetics, and lifestyle mean there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to omega-3 levels. This is why measuring your Omega-3 Index is so important.
Understanding your specific omega-3 levels allows you to optimise your diet and supplementation to suit your individual needs. Regular testing is key to maintaining optimal health.
By discovering your Omega-3 fatty acids, you can take a personalised approach to your well-being, ensuring you get the right balance of these essential fatty acids. Don’t leave your health to chance—know your Omega-3 and make informed decisions to support a healthier, longer life.
Get started today and see how personalised insights can make a difference in your health journey.
2024 Global Omega-3 Index Status Map
INDIVIDUALS WORLDWIDE HAVE A LOW TO VERY LOW STATUS OF OMEGA-3
What's reported in your Omega-3 Index test?
Omega-3 Index Test
The Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in yourblood, specifically the red blood cell membrane. Membranes, or cell walls, are made of different kinds of fats called fatty acids. We have found that having a higher proportion of EPA and DHA in the membrane tracks with how much omega-3 is in your diet and is a marker of better health. Raising your Omega-3 Index to the desirable zone of 8% will help ensure you are getting enough of the right omega-3s — EPA and DHA — to protect your health.
Omega-3 Index Plus Test
The Omega-3 Index
The Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in yourblood, specifically the red blood cell membrane. Membranes, or cell walls, are made of different kinds of fats called fatty acids. We have found that having a higher proportion of EPA and DHA in the membrane tracks with how much omega-3 is in your diet and is a marker of better health. Raising your Omega-3 Index to the desirable zone of 8% will help ensure you are getting enough of the right omega-3s — EPA and DHA — to protect your health.
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
The Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio (also written “n-6/n-3”) analyzes 7 omega-6 fatty acids and 4 omega-3 fatty acids. The total amount of omega-6s and omega-3s are divided by each other to get a ratio. We recommend a ratio of 3-5:1 (omega-6:omega-3).
AA : EPA Ratio
The AA/EPA ratio is your level of arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid, vs. eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid. These are important fatty acids in metabolism because powerful signaling molecules can be made from them. These molecules can affect anything from blood clotting to birth contractions to inflammatory responses. Having different levels of these two fatty acids could affect processes that ultimately impact inflammation and overall health.
Trans Fat Index
Eating foods with trans fats made from hydrogenated oils increases the risk for heart attacks. For years, trans fats were used to make all kinds of processed foods. But because of their effect on heart health, trans fats were deemed unsafe for human consumption and are being removed from food supply chains all over the world, including the US. However, other kinds of trans fats occur naturally at fairly low levels in meat and milk products, and they seem to have health benefits. The Trans Fat Index measures the trans fats from industrial production and should be below 1%.
Omega-3 Index Complete Test
The Omega-3 Index
The Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in yourblood, specifically the red blood cell membrane. Membranes, or cell walls, are made of different kinds of fats called fatty acids. We have found that having a higher proportion of EPA and DHA in the membrane tracks with how much omega-3 is in your diet and is a marker of better health. Raising your Omega-3 Index to the desirable zone of 8% will help ensure you are getting enough of the right omega-3s — EPA and DHA — to protect your health.
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
The Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio (also written “n-6/n-3”) analyzes 7 omega-6 fatty acids and 4 omega-3 fatty acids. The total amount of omega-6s and omega-3s are divided by each other to get a ratio. We recommend a ratio of 3-5:1 (omega-6:omega-3).
AA : EPA Ratio
The AA/EPA ratio is your level of arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid, vs. eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid. These are important fatty acids in metabolism because powerful signaling molecules can be made from them. These molecules can affect anything from blood clotting to birth contractions to inflammatory responses. Having different levels of these two fatty acids could affect processes that ultimately impact inflammation and overall health.
Trans Fat Index
Eating foods with trans fats made from hydrogenated oils increases the risk for heart attacks. For years, trans fats were used to make all kinds of processed foods. But because of their effect on heart health, trans fats were deemed unsafe for human consumption and are being removed from food supply chains all over the world, including the US. However, other kinds of trans fats occur naturally at fairly low levels in meat and milk products, and they seem to have health benefits. The Trans Fat Index measures the trans fats from industrial production and should be below 1%.
Individual Fatty Acid Levels We measure 24 individual fatty acid levels in your blood includes your Omega-3 fatty acids, Omega-6 fatty acids, Monounsaturated fatty acids, saturated fatty acids and Trans fatty acids.
Omega-3 Index for Pets
When your pet takes an Omega-3 Index test it will provide a percentage that indicates the combination of EPA and DHA in their blood. For pets like dogs the ideal level is around 3%.
Getting your pet to an optimal Omega-3 Index will help ensure they are getting enough of the right omega-3s to protect their health.
What is the Omega-3 levels?
The Omega-3 Index is a vital health marker that measures the levels of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), in your blood.
An Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher is widely regarded as optimal and is correlated with a decreased risk of numerous health conditions.
Omega-3 Index: 20 years of research
The concept of the Omega-3 Index was first introduced by Dr. William S. Harris and Dr. Clemens von Schacky in their groundbreaking 2004 paper. Their pioneering research established the Omega-3 Index as a significant predictor of heart disease risk, proposing that higher levels of these fatty acids in blood cells were associated with a reduced risk of heart-related deaths.
Today, the Omega-3 Index has evolved beyond its initial cardiovascular focus and is recognised for its broader implications in overall health.
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