Omega Quant Omega-3 Index Basic Test 1 Kit

Find out your Omega-3 Index with the Omega-3 Index Basic Test<br><br> Items Tested: fatty acid levels<br><br> Collection Method: dried blood spot<br><br> Result Received: Omega-3 and more<br><br> It's easy to learn more about your Omega-3 Level<br><br> 1. Collect Sample<br> 2. Mail Sample<br> 3. Get Results<br> Why Test?<br><br> The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been shown to benegfit a wide variety of health conditions affecting the heart, brain, eyes and joints. Thousands of papers have been published on their effects on the body, and the research is not slowing down.<br><br> Unfortunately most people don't get enough of these important nutrients from their diets, which is why testing blood levels is so important. The Omega-3 Index is a measure of omega-3s EPA + DHA in your blood, but how much omega-3 you eat is only part of the puzzle.<br><br> Developed By Doctors<br><br> Dr. William Harris (PhD, Founder) is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and how they can benefit patients with heart disease. Dr. Harris co-invented the Omega-3 Index in 2004 and made it commercially available to the research community and the public 2009, when he founded OmegaQuant.<br><br> Kristina Harris Jackson (PhD, RD, Director of Research) joined the family business as a Research Associate in 2014, with a particular focus on omega-3s in maternal health, helping create the Prenatal DHA test and the Mother's Milk DHA test.<br><br> OmegaQuant has opened an additional lab in Australia to help our Asia Pacific clients, and in Scotland, UK, to help our European clients, officially making our tests internationally accessible.<br><br> FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

• THE OMEGA-3 INDEX: A blood test that measures the amount of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in red blood cell membranes. An Omega-3 Index in the desirable range of 8%-12% is an indicator of better overall health.
• THE OMEGA-3 INDEX: A blood test that measures the amount of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in red blood cell membranes. An Omega-3 Index in the desirable range of 8%-12% is an indicator of better overall health.
• ACTIONABLE: Fatty acid levels start changing as soon as you change your diet and lifestyle and stabilize in 3-4 months. Your unique levels are determined by the test.
• WHY TEST?: The Omega-3 Index is a measure of omega-3s EPA + DHA in your blood. But how much omega-3 you eat is only part of the puzzle. Do not guess when you can test.
• EASY TO USE: Collect your sample at home, mail the test request form and receive results in 1-2 weeks.