by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
The Omega-3 Index report you received shows you the percentage of EPA and DHA in your red blood cell membranes. Your levels are indicative of the amount of omega-3s in your diet and how much your body is using. An Omega-3 Index range between 8-12% is considered the...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
Short answer: We don’t like to talk about the issue of dose without knowing your Omega-3 Index score first. If you received your Omega-3 Index results, you can try and calculate your dose here. Here is a blog we wrote about how you can get to the optimal range of the...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
We believe, if possible, that you should try and get your omega-3s from fish first. Some good choices are salmon, tuna and herring. Here is an infographic that lists how much EPA and DHA there is in certain fish. If fish is not an option for you, then we suggest...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
The AA/EPA ratio is your level of arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid, vs. eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid. These are important fatty acids in metabolism because eicosanoids and prostaglandins can be made from them. These molecules are very...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
The Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio (also written “n-6/n-3”) report provides analysis for 7 omega-6 fatty acids and 4 omega-3 fatty acids. This analysis is performed from your whole blood as opposed to red blood cell membranes like the Omega-3 Index. The total...
