Omega-3 Index Complete Test

Overview:

Omega-3 Index
Complete Test

The Omega-3 Index Complete Test measure 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.

Learn more about your cells with the Omega-3 Index Complete Test

This test measures:

• Omega-3 Index
• Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
• AA:EPA Ratio
• Trans Fat Index
• Individual fatty acid levels

What We Test?

Omega-3 Index Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio AA:EPA Ratio Trans Fat Index Individual Fatty Acid Level

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 how much omega-3 is in your diet and is a marker of better health. Raising your Omega-3 Index to the desired zone of 8% will help ensure you are getting enough of the right omega-3s — EPA and DHA — to protect your health.

Your cells are made up of fats. And that’s a good thing!

You can find out what fats make up your cells with the Omega-3 Index Complete test. Diet is not the only thing that determines your blood fatty acid levels – metabolism, genetics, gender, weight, age and other lifestyle factors all can play a role.

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.