Omega 3 Index Complete Test

Description

The Omega-3 Index Complete Test measures all the fatty acids in the blood, and reports levels of all 24 fatty acids as well as the Omega-3 index, Ratios, and the Trans Fat Index.

The Omega-3 Index is the proportion of long-chain omega-3s, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), of all fatty acids in your red blood cell membranes. It reflects the omega-3 status of your body over the last 4 months, similar to how hemoglobin A1C reflects long-term glucose blood levels. As a part of an overall healthy lifestyle, an Omega-3 Index in the 8-12% range may help to maintain heart, brain, eye and joint health.

Using fatty acid profiles to assess health is a new and evolving field. There is no agreement in the scientific community on what many fatty acid levels “mean” for health. Besides the Omega-3 Index and Trans Fat Index, the additional fatty acid values provided here are primarily for your information. In addition, individual fatty acid values are from whole blood (including plasma, red and white blood cells), while the Omega-3 Index is a level of omega-3s in red blood cells specifically. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any dietary changes based on these results.