Omega-3 Index Plus Test

Overview:

Omega-3 Index
Plus Test

The Omega-3 Index Plus Test measures fatty acid levels in the blood and reports omega-3, omega-6, and trans fat blood levels.

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

This test measures:

• Omega-3 Index
• Trans Fat Index
• Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
• AA:EPA 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).

Optimizing Your Fatty Acids

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Omega-3, omega-6 and trans fats all play a role in your health and are related to risk for a variety of issues. Tracking these numbers can help you optimize them for your health.

The Omega-3 Index, Trans Fat Index, Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio and AA/EPA ratio all can be changed by what you eat. But everyone responds differently to dietary changes, so the only way to know is to test. We recommend testing every 4-6 months to confirm you are getting the right mix of fats in your diet.

Modify 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.