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NEW! Omega 3 Blood Test
Save 20% + Receive a Free Bottle of Omega-3s!
The Omega-3 Index is the new measure of heart health. It may be the most important number you'll know.
The Omega-3 Index is a stronger predictor of heart disease risk than cholesterol. Individuals with a high Index have a decrease in the relative risk for sudden cardiac death by as much as 90%!
Are you getting the right types and amounts of omegas in your diet? How much omega-3 do you need? What about omega-6?
Now you can check your omega scores with this convenient at-home omega 3 blood test kit which includes two important measures of omega-3s in your blood, your Omega-3 Index and your Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio, an important factor associated with chronic, whole body inflammation
Knowing your omega levels can help you proactively make changes to your diet to reduce your risk of heart disease and other conditions associated with chronic inflammation.
Taking the omega 3 blood test is easy. Simply follow the instructions in this convenient at home test kit to collect a drop of blood and return your blood sample in the enclosed return envelope. Within about two weeks, you will receive your lab results by mail along with a customized report, explanation of results and resources to help you make and sustain changes to your diet that will positively impact your omega scores.
Have questions? Please feel free to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Order Your Omega 3 Blood Test Today.
California Residents: State law requires a doctor’s order or an order from another health care provider licensed to prescribe in California in order for our lab to provide test results. After receiving your test kit, return your blood samples to our laboratory in the pre-addressed postage paid envelope provided with a copy of a prescription or order from your health care provider.
New York Residents: State law prohibits our lab from collecting blood samples or sending results to residents of the state of New York. Therefore we are unable to process internet orders from customers in New York at this time.
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While scientists have long known the benefits of omega-3s for overall health, over the past decade research has proven that fish and fish oil dramatically reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and that omega-3 levels are among the best predictors of future coronary heart disease.
The Omega-3 Index measures the amount of EPA and DHA omega-3s in red blood cells and is expressed as a percent of total fatty acids. The results of the test are represented by a score that can be used to assess you risk of heart disease, with a score of 4% or less indicating higher risk and a score of 8% or more indicating relatively low risk.
The Omega-3 Index has been shown to be a better predictor of heart disease, and especially sudden cardiac death, than traditional coronary heart disease risk factors including LDL and HDL cholesterol. Individuals with a high Index have a decrease in the relative risk for sudden cardiac death by as much as 90%.
The science behind the Omega-3 Index has been validated by data from large-scale human clinical studies including the Physicians' Health Study (PHS), which involved 14,916 healthy male physicians. In these studies the Omega-3 Index was clearly related to risk of having a heart attack.
Your Omega-3 Index cannot be predicted with certainty without analyzing your blood. Many factors including age, sex, weight, dietary and genetic factors, smoking, medications you may be taking, other medical conditions, as well as the source and quality of omega-3s and how they are consumed, can all influence your body’s response to EPA and DHA in your diet.
The Gene Smart test uses the HS-Omega-3 Index® methodology, which is the same methodology used in the clinical studies that validated the correlation between the Omega-3 Index and heart disease risk.
The Gene Smart Omega-3 index gives you a direct indicator of whether you are getting enough Omega-3s in your diet to impart maximum protection from heart disease. If your Omega-3 Index is below the optimum level, you can decrease your risk by adding more Omega-3s to your diet through fish or Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements.
The Omega-3 Index is thought to be an independent risk factor that is not influenced by other risk factors like cholesterol or blood pressure. All risk factors, including the Omega-3 Index should be addressed as part of an overall approach to reducing heart health risk.
Changes to our food supply and diets over the past three generations have dramatically increased ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. Many experts believe that the shift has led to an increase in whole body inflammation and higher incidence of inflammatory disease including cardiovascular disease, asthma, allergies, diabetes, and arthritis
The Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio measures the proportion of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in your blood. The optimal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 has not been determined and is likely dependant on an individual’s genetic makeup and health status. However studies indicate that a ratio of below 5:1 is desirable and that a ratio of 2:1, like our hunter gatherer ancestors, would be approaching ideal. The Gene Smart Program targets a ratio of less than 5:1.
Dr. Chilton’s latest research in nutrition/gene interactions(1) have demonstrated that shifting ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 from greater than 15:1 to less than 5:1 in humans can positively influence genes that provide protection against allergies and other inflammatory diseases.
Together the Omega-3 Index and the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio are important and actionable measures of health. The Omega-3 Index lets you know if you are consuming enough omega-3 in your diet, while the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio is an indication of whether you are consuming too much omega-6.
(1) Journal of Biological Chemistry, June 5, 2009Step 1. Purchase your Omega-3 Index Heart Health Test
Step 2. Receive your home test kit through the mail
Your kit will be sent to you by US mail to the shipping address provided during the checkout process. The kit is typically mailed within one business day of placing your order.
Step 3. Collect your blood sample
The home test kit contains all the materials you need for your finger stick blood test. Simply follow the detailed instructions. The kit uses a small spring loaded lancet device and you will feel a faint sting on your finger when it is used. Apply a drop of blood to the collection card and let the sample dry for 15-20 minutes.
Step 4. Mail your blood sample
After 15-20 minutes, place the collection card in the enclosed plastic bag along with the desiccant pack. Seal the bag and place it in the pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope. Seal the envelope and drop it in the mail on the same day as collecting the sample!
Step 5. Receive your results
Within about two weeks you will receive your lab results folder in the mail. The folder includes a customized report*, explanation of results and a range of resources to help you make and sustain changes to your diet.
Step 6. Turn your results into action
Now that you are empowered with your results, use the resources received with your results folder to begin to take steps to achieve or maintain your omegas at optimal health promoting levels.
* The information contained in this report is for educational purposes only, and recommendations are related only to dietary changes. The information is not intended as substitute for medical counseling or treatment. We encourage you to consult your physician before starting any wellness program or making significant changes to your diet.
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