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Includes Omega 3 Home Blood Test Kit, Personalized Lab Results & 3 Bottles of Omega 3 Supplements
The Gene Smart Omega 3 Heart Health Starter Kit contains everything you need to get started on a personal omega 3 program for heart health, including an Omega 3 Index blood test for heart health and high quality Omega 3s.
You've probably checked your cholesterol, but have you checked your Omega 3 Index for heart health?
The omega 3 heart health connection is very strong. In recent studies, the Omega 3 Index has been shown to be a stronger indicator of heart disease risk than high cholesterol and other traditional heart health risk factors. In these studies, individuals with a high Omega Index were up to 90% less likely die from a sudden heart attack than those with a low Omega 3 Index. That's right, 90%! Based on the strong omega 3 heart health association, we believe everyone should have their omega 3 levels tested and be empowered with tools and resources in order to proactively manage their Omega 3 Index - especially those at risk of heart disease or other inflammatory conditions.
Our Gene Smart Omega 3 Heart Health Starter Kit provides you with personal, actionable information about the omega 3 levels in your blood; customized recommendations based on your omega 3 lab results; and a range of resources to empower you to postively impact your omega 3 (and omega 6) levels, including three 60 ct. bottles of our high quality Omega 3 fish oil which represents a three month supply of omega 3s for those whose personal lab recommendations suggest taking two soft gels per day.
The supply of Omega 3 supplements included in the Omega 3 Heart Health Starter Kit roughly coincides with our recommendation of waiting three months after making changes to your diet before re-taking the omega 3 test to measure your progress. While you may see positive movement sooner, waiting three months will ensure you are measuring the full impact of your new eating and supplement choices.
In addition to your Omega 3 Index, the Gene Smart Omega 3 Index Home Blood Test for heart health measures your Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio. Your personal omega 3 blood test for heart health results provide actionable information to help you make smart, informed choices about your foods and supplements that may reduce your risk of heart disease, premature aging and whole body inflammation. The Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio is a measure associated with whole body inflammation. In his first book, Inflammation Nation, Dr. Chilton pioneered America's awareness of the association between whole body inflammation and many of our largest and fastest growing health conditions including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, allergies, asthma, cancer, autoimmune disorders and many others.
Using the Omega 3 blood test for heart health is easy. Simply follow the instructions in the convenient at home testing 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 to positively impact your omega scores and your health!
Have questions? Please feel free to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
To view a sample report, please click here.
Made with highly concentrated EPA DHA fish oil, the Gene Smart Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements are designed to postively impact an individual's Omega 3 Index with just a couple of soft gels a day. Each 2 soft gel serving contains 1,200 mg of EPA + DHA, which are the same omega 3s measured by the Omega 3 Index. In addition to the convenience of taking fewer soft gels per day, the highly concentrated EPA DHA fish oil means you are consuming more omega 3 EPA DHA and less "other" fats from each capsule.
1 - Gene Smart Omega 3 Index Home Blood Test Kit
3 - 60 count bottles of Gene Smart Omega 3 Fish Oil
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, 2009
Step 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. Even though there may be multiple circles on the collection card, the lab needs only one drop in one circle to complete the analysis.
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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