{"product_id":"omega-3-index-vingerprik","title":"Omega-3 Index (fingerstick)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential fatty acids and must be obtained through diet. The decisive factor, however, is not sufficient intake, but especially their interrelationship. An excess of omega-6 fatty acids, for example, suppresses omega-3 molecules and thereby increases the risk for ventricular fibrillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of changes in our eating patterns, a fatal imbalance has arisen in recent decades in the optimal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Stone Age (and among contemporary Inuit), the ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6 fatty acids was 1:1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the food in contemporary industrialized countries is so low in omega-3 fatty acids and high in omega-6 fatty acids that a ratio of 1:10 to 1:20 has developed. This has very unfavorable effects on health, as omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega-3 index measures the percentage of omega-3 fatty acids \u003ca title=\"eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/epa-eicosapentaeenzuur\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/dha-docosahexaeenzuur\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edocosahexaenoic acid (DHA)\u003c\/a\u003e in the total fatty acid content in the blood. The ideal percentage is between 8 and 11%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low omega-3 index (\u003c4%) is an indication of a pro-inflammatory state in the body, in which chronic inflammations can optimally develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-chain omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)) and omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid, arachidonic acid) are incorporated into the cell membrane and converted into prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. The prostacyclins and thromboxanes formed from omega-3 fatty acids inhibit platelet aggregation and have anti-inflammatory effects. This is in contrast to the prostacyclins and thromboxanes formed from the omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA higher Omega-3 Index is linked to healthy aging and offers several benefits for body and mind. Omega-3 supports the immune system and the brain at every stage of life; from brain development in children to the preservation of cognitive functions (memory, concentration) in later life. Additionally, omega-3 has a favorable effect on the development of vision and eye health, as well as on heart function. Among the essential cardio-protective properties of omega-3 fatty acids are the lowering of triglyceride levels and also an increase in HDL-cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acids lower blood pressure, dilate small blood vessels, hinder platelet aggregation, and improve blood fluidity. Moreover, they have been shown to have a stabilizing effect on plaques in the carotid artery. The most important cardio-protective property of omega-3 fatty acids is their anti-arrhythmic action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favorable influence of omega-3 fatty acids is also observed in mental disorders. New research indicates that the use of omega-3 fatty acids can positively influence conditions such as schizophrenia, (manic) depression, and ADHD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52760845582682,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/omega-3-index-vingerprik","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}