{"product_id":"omega-3","title":"Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile is a comprehensive blood test that measures the amount of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) present in your red blood cells. The test not only shows the Omega-3 Index (the percentage of EPA + DHA), but also the individual values of EPA and DHA, plus the total fatty acid profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy would you get an Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting your omega-3 status provides an objective picture of your omega-3 fatty acids. It helps you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine whether you're getting enough omega-3 through diet or supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter assess your risk of cardiovascular disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor the effectiveness of omega-3 supplementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive targeted dietary and supplementation advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the test measure exactly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile measures the following values:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid)\u003c\/strong\u003e - An omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties (norm: \u003e9.1 mg\/l)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)\u003c\/strong\u003e - An omega-3 fatty acid important for brain and eye health (norm: \u003e61 mg\/l)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega-3 Index\u003c\/strong\u003e - The total percentage of EPA + DHA in red blood cells (optimal: \u003e8.0%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e - The total amount of fatty acids in your blood (norm: 1384-2387 mg\/l)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you interpret the results?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOmega-3 Index values:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003e8%\u003c\/strong\u003e - Optimal: excellent protection for heart and blood vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-8%\u003c\/strong\u003e - Moderate: reasonable protection, but improvement possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-6%\u003c\/strong\u003e - Suboptimal: increased risk, supplementation recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c4%\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deficient: significantly increased risk of heart disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Omega-3 Index mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher is considered optimal and indicates that you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre getting sufficient omega-3 fatty acids through diet or supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a lower risk of cardiovascular disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave better protection against inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave optimal support for brain function and cognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Omega-3 Index mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Omega-3 Index below 8% indicates suboptimal status and may mean that you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre consuming too little fatty fish or omega-3 supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave an increased risk of cardiovascular disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be more susceptible to inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould benefit from increasing your omega-3 intake through diet (fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel) or supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do you receive after the test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the blood draw, you receive a comprehensive report with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour personal measurements with clear reference values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual graphs comparing your values to the norm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed explanation of each measured parameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete supplementation advice if needed, including product recommendations with dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary advice to improve your omega-3 status through nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47730181636442,"sku":"","price":87.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Omega3IndexRP.png?v=1755941786","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/omega-3","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}