WHAT DO WE TEST?
The Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in your blood, 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.
WHAT DO WE TEST?
The Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in your blood, 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.
HIGHER OMEGA-3 EPA AND DHA LEVELS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO IMPROVED:
HIGHER OMEGA-3 EPA AND DHA LEVELS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO IMPROVED:
HEART HEALTH
BRAIN HEALTH
EYE HEALTH
LONGEVITY
HEART HEALTH
BRAIN HEALTH
EYE HEALTH
LONGEVITY
OMEGA-3S, FATTY ACIDS AND YOUR HEALTH
The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been shown to benefit a wide variety of health conditions affecting the heart, brain, eyes and joints. They’ve also been associated with healthy aging in general. Thousands of papers have been published on their effects on the body, and the research is not slowing down.
Unfortunately most people don’t get enough of these important nutrients from their diets, which is why testing blood levels is so important.
OMEGA-3S, FATTY ACIDS AND YOUR HEALTH
The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been shown to benefit a wide variety of health conditions affecting the heart, brain, eyes and joints. They’ve also been associated with healthy aging in general. Thousands of papers have been published on their effects on the body, and the research is not slowing down.
Unfortunately most people don’t get enough of these important nutrients from their diets, which is why testing blood levels is so important.
OPTIMIZE YOUR FATTY ACID STATUS IN 3 EASY STEPS
All you need to do to raise your Omega-3 Index is modify your diet to include more EPA and DHA, whether from fatty fish like salmon or omega-3 supplements. The actual amount you would need to take in order to raise your Omega-3 Index into the target range (>8%) depends in part on the starting level, but it cannot be predicted with certainty.
1
MEASURE
You won’t know your fatty acid status just by tracking your diet — it must be measured.
2
MODIFY
Once you know your status, it can be optimized with simple dietary changes.
3
MONITOR
Testing your fatty acid every 4 months will ensure that your levels stay optimal.
HOW DOES OUR SELF-TESTING WORK?
ORDER
Choose the test service you would like. The sample collection kit typically arrives in 3 to 5 days.
COLLECT SAMPLE
Follow the simple kit instructions to collect your sample from the comfort of home. Once you collect your sample, mail it back to our lab with the pre-paid envelope.
GET RESULTS
In 2-4 weeks you will receive an email letting you know your personalized results are ready.
YOUR RESULTS,
SUPPORTED BY SCIENCE
Actionable
Fatty acid levels start changing as soon as you change your diet and lifestyle and stabilize in 3-4 months.
Personalized
Personalized recommendations based on your test results.
Certified
Samples are processed in our CLIA certified laboratory.
Validated
The same validated and standardized sample processing methodology used in over 200 research studies.
Compare
Reference ranges show you how you compare to your peers.
YOUR RESULTS,
SUPPORTED BY SCIENCE
Actionable
Fatty acid levels start changing as soon as you change your diet and lifestyle and stabilize in 3-4 months.
PERSONALIZED
Personalized recommendations based on your test results.
Certified
Samples are processed in our CLIA certified laboratory.
Validated
The same validated and standardized sample processing methodology used in over 200 research studies.
Compare
Reference ranges show you how you compare to your peers.