Gene Smart Omega 3 Index Home Blood Test Kit

From Dr. Oz to The Wall Street Journal and the LA Times, word is spreading about the Gene Smart Omega 3 Index Home Blood Test Kit. Watch the video featuring Dr. Jim Sears from the TV show The Doctors, and check out this link to a segment on the Gene Smart Omega 3 Test from WBAL in Baltimore. Watch Video.*

Omega 3 Testing with our Convenient Omega 3 Test Kit

You’ve probably checked your cholesterol, but have you used an omega 3 test kit to check your Omega 3 Index? The Omega-3 Index is an important measure of heart health. In recent studies, individuals with a low Omega 3 Index were up to ten times more likely to die from a sudden heart attack compared to those with a high Omega 3 Index.

"Before long, your personal Omega 3 Index just could be the new

cholesterol - the number you want to brag about"

Dr. Bernadine Healy M.D., Cardiologist & Health Editor of US News & World Report. Read article.

With the Gene Smart Omega 3 test, you can check your Omega 3 Index and your Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio using our simple & convenient omega 3 home blood test kit. Someday we expect this omega 3 test will be offered as part of regular doctor's office visits, but we believe its implications are too important to wait. That's why we pioneered the first omega 3 home blood test kit so you can know your personal omega 3 blood levels and make informed choices about your foods and supplements that may reduce your risk of heart disease, biological aging and whole body inflammation.

The Omega 3 Index & Omega 3 Home Blood Tests

Why Measure Your Omega 3 Index with our Omega 3 Blood Test Kit?

Based on its strong impact on our health, omega 3s have emerged from the world of food and nutrition as a superstar nutraceutical – in other words, a natural, food product that provides very important health benefits beyond its value as a nutrient.

The Omega 3 Index measures the concentration of two specific Omega 3s, EPA & DHA, as a percent of total fatty acids in red blood cell membranes. In recent years, a significant body of research has been published showing that the Omega 3 Index is a very strong predictor of heart disease risk, and especially the risk of dying from a sudden heart attack which contributes to over half of heart disease related deaths. The studies have shown that an Omega 3 Index of 8% or greater is desirable for its cardio-protective benefits.

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Unfortunately, studies also suggest that the average Omega 3 Index score in America is only 4% to 5%, placing millions at risk. Many of our customers who believed they were fit overall have told us that they were surprised by their low Omega 3 Index scores after using our omega 3 blood test kit, and how knowing their scores prompted them to make important changes to their diet. They are very grateful for the personal and actionable information provided by the Gene Smart Omega 3 Home Blood Test Kit.

Research Behind the Omega 3 Home Blood Test Kit

The Omega 3 Index: The New Measure of Heart Health

In the Physicians’ Health Study, which involved nearly 15,000 healthy male physicians, there was a greater than 90% reduction in risk of dying from a sudden heart attack for the one-quarter of individuals with the highest Omega 3 Index compared to those with the lowest levels. This predictive value was far greater than total cholesterol which showed a 35% reduction in relative risk for those with the lowest cholesterol levels. Learn more about the Omega-3 Index vs. other heart risk factors.

Omega 3 Test, Omega 3 Index Home Blood Test Kit: Omega 3 Index and Coronary Heart Disease Risk

Individuals with a high Omega 3 Index were up to 90% less likely to die from a sudden heart attack

Based on this and other studies, the Omega 3 Index appears to be an independent risk factor and not influenced by other heart disease risk factors like cholesterol or blood pressure. All risk factors, including the Omega 3 Index, should be addressed as part of an overall heart health risk reduction strategy.

Omega 3 Test: Omega 3 Index and Biological Aging

Recent anti-aging research also suggests that a high Omega 3 Index may protect against the biological aging process. In a study among coronary heart disease patients published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, a high Omega 3 Index was associated with up to a 65% reduction in the rate at which an individual’s cells age as measured by the rate of telomere shortening, a new marker of biological aging. In this study, patients with the fastest aging cells had an Omega 3 Index of 3.1% whereas those with the slowest aging cells had an Omega 3 Index of 8.7%. Learn more.

Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio and Whole Body Inflammation

A consequence of the dramatic changes to our food supply over the past 50 years is that typical American diets are very high in omega 6 and low in omega 3, leading to high Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratios. The Gene Smart Omega 3 home blood test kit is unique among Omega 3 home blood tests because it was the first to also focus on the Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio, a measure associated with whole body inflammation. In his first book, Inflammation Nation, Dr. Chilton pioneered the awareness in America of the relationship between whole body inflammation and many of our largest and fastest growing health conditions including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, allergies, asthma, cancer and many others. Using our Omega 3 Home Blood Test Kit to know your Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio can help you make important food choices to reduce your risk of whole body inflammation. Learn more.

The Omega 3 Index Home Blood Test Kit and Your Personal Nutrition

Even those taking steps to increase their consumption of omega 3s may not be getting enough. The body’s response to omega 3 in the diet is influenced by many factors including genetics, age, sex, weight, smoking, medications, and medical conditions, as well as the source and quality of omega 3s and how they are consumed. So how do you know if you are getting the right types and levels of omega 3s into your body?

It’s simple - you measure it with our omega 3 home blood test kit.

Gene Smart pioneered the first omega 3 test available directly to individuals as a convenient, "finger stick" home blood test kit that measures both your Omega 3 Index and your Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio. The omega 3 blood test kit includes everything you need to collect a sample of blood and mail it to our lab for analysis. Within two weeks, you will receive your omega 3 test lab results, recommendations and a range of resources to help you make important choices about your diet and personal nutrition that may reduce your risk of heart disease, premature aging and whole body inflammation.

Gene Smart Omega 3 Supplement

The Gene Smart Omega 3 supplement was developed to efficiently and effectively increase the Omega 3 Index and lower the Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio. It is made with premium quality purified fish oil that is concentrated to deliver 1,200mg of EPA + DHA in each 2-soft gel daily serving. Save time, money and never miss a dose with our convenient Omega 3 Monthly Delivery Program.

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* Note that the News Team on the video places a drop of blood in each of the five circles, which is not necessary. The test requires only require only one drop of blood be placed in one circle to perform the analysis.