{"product_id":"omega-3-index-complete-test-fatty-acid","title":"Omega-3 Index - Complete Test (Fatty Acid)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eOmega-3 Index Complete\u003c\/strong\u003e test measures all fatty acids in the blood and reports the levels of \u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e24 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eOmega-3 index\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"182\"\u003efatty acid ratios\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"215\"\u003etrans fat index\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1il3kmi\" data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eLearn more about your cells with the Omega-3 Index Complete test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eThis test measures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hn6wgi\" data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eOmega-3 Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tm978k\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eOmega-6 : Omega-3 Ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"62aqnp\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eAA : EPA Ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ilua6\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eTrans Fat Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"55nfni\" data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eIndividual Fatty Acid Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1caihun\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eOmega-3 Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eThe Omega-3 Index reflects the level of omega-3 fatty acids in the body and is used to assess the balance of fatty acids in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1aq6v98\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eOmega-6 \/ Omega-3 Ratio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eThe Omega-6 \/ Omega-3 Ratio (also written as \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"712\"\u003en-6\/n-3\u003c\/strong\u003e) analyzes \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e7 omega-6 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e4 omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e. The total amount of omega-6 and omega-3 is divided by each other to obtain a ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eThe recommended ratio is \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e3–5 : 1 (omega-6 : omega-3)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16odob1\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eAA \/ EPA Ratio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eAA\/EPA\u003c\/strong\u003e ratio represents the level of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003earachidonic acid (AA)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an omega-6 fatty acid, compared to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eeicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an omega-3 fatty acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eThese fatty acids are important in metabolism because \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003every powerful signaling molecules\u003c\/strong\u003e can be produced from them. These molecules can influence processes such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mtgpvl\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eblood clotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"172n377\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003econtractions during childbirth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6uud9i\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003einflammatory reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eDifferent levels of these two fatty acids can influence processes affecting \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003einflammation and overall health\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lmuq03\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eTrans Fat Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eEating foods containing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003etrans fats made from hydrogenated oils\u003c\/strong\u003e increases the risk of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eheart attack\u003c\/strong\u003e. For many years, these fats have been used in many processed foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eDue to their negative effects on heart health, trans fats have been deemed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eunsafe for human consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e and are being phased out of food chains worldwide, including in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eHowever, there are also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003enatural trans fats\u003c\/strong\u003e, which occur in small amounts in meat and dairy products and seem to have certain health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eTrans Fat Index\u003c\/strong\u003e measures trans fats from industrial production and should be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003ebelow 1%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p117bn\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eIndividual Fatty Acid Levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eThe test measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e24 different types of fatty acids in the blood\u003c\/strong\u003e to calculate the Omega-3 index, ratios, and trans fat index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eHowever, analyzing individual fatty acid levels can provide additional information, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zx6m73\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003elevels of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eEPA and DHA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qxrnxq\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003especific omega-6 fatty acids contributing to ratios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12jjct3\" data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eother details related to diet and metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2911\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhile the scientific community is not yet in full agreement on the exact health significance of many of these levels, these values can offer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003einteresting insights into diet and overall health\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essence Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57471884296517,"sku":null,"price":1140.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/2685\/6005\/files\/IMG_3556.jpg?v=1774435273","url":"https:\/\/essencehealth.ro\/en\/products\/omega-3-index-complete-test-fatty-acid","provider":"Essence Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}