Omega-3 Index Complete-Great Plains Lab Kit
Omega-3 Index Complete-Great Plains Lab Kit
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$255.00 USD
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Note: This is a home collection test kit that will be mailed to you.
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Fasting:
No
Lab:
Great Plains Lab
Specimen:
Dried Blood Spot
Results:
Average processing time 2-2.5 weeks
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description:
Many studies have shown that people with higher (vs. lower) omega-3 index levels are at decreased risk for a variety of diseases. These include heart disease, stroke, dementia, and depression to name a few. These people even live longer than those with lower levels. Raising your omega-3 index and keeping it up should help reduce your risk these conditions. Omega-3 fatty acids are found primarily in fish, especially “oily” fish. The two most important omega-3 fatty acids are EPA and DHA. It should be noted that omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil (alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA) will have little to no effect on your Omega-3 Index. Therefore, ALA is not an effective substitute for EPA and DHA. To make sure your Omega-3 Index remains in the target range you should re-check it every six months.
Includes:
Full 24 Fatty Acid Profile Omega-3 Index Trans Fat Index Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio AA/EPA ratio