Omega-3 Index Complete

The Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in your blood, specifically the red blood cell membrane.

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 the Omega-3 Index to the desirable zone of 8% will help ensure you are getting enough of the right omega-3s to protect your health.

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. 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.

The Trans Fats Index is a great way of measuring diet quality. Overconsuming foods with trans fats made from hydrogenated oils increase the risk of metabolic diseases.  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 ideally be below 1%.

Key Markers: Omega 3 Index, Omega 3:6 Ratio, Trans Fat Index

Sample Type: Dried Blood Spot

Omega-3 Index Complete measures 24 individual fatty acid levels, Omega-3 Index, Omega 3:6 Ratios, and Trans Fat Index for a thorough dietary assessment.

Sample Report 

Omega-3 Index Plus includes Omega 3 Index, Omega 3:6 Raio, and Trans Fat Index

Sample Report

Omega-3 Basic Provides the Omega-3 Index Only

Sample Report