Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
Fatty acid imbalances can be a causative factor in a variety of chronic health conditions. The Essential Fatty Acids Profile assesses the critical balance between essential Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. The Fatty Acids Profile can indicate the need for fatty acid supplementation and/or dietary modification.
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Omega-3, omega-6 and trans fats all play a role in your health and are related to risk for heart disease. Tracking these numbers can help you optimize them for your health. The Omega-3 Index, Trans Fat Index, Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio and AA/EPA ratio all respond to what you eat. You can change your numbers simply by changing what your eat. Everyone responds differently to lifestyle changes so the only way to know how your blood levels respond is to test. We recommend testing and re-testing every 4 months to confirm you are getting the right mix of fats in your diet.
Analytes
- Omega-6 fatty acids (AA, LA, GLA, EDA, DTA, DPA)
- AA:EPAO
- Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, DPA, DHA)
- Monounsaturated fats
- Omega-3 Index
- Omega-3:Omega-6
- Omega-6:Omega-3
- Saturated fats
- Total Monounsaturated fats
- Total Omega-3
- Total Omega-6
- Total Omega-9
- Total Saturated fats
- Total Trans fats
- Trans fat Index
Test Method
GCMS (Gas chromatography mass-spectrometry)
Common Conditions:
- Skin and Dermatological Health
- Allergies, eczema, psoriasis
- Autoimmune and Immune System
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cardiovascular Health
- Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Diabetes
- Other Health Conditions
- Eye health
- Joint health
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Mental health
- Reproductive Health
- Pre-natal and infant health
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
You can click here to find a pathology near you.
Turn-around time: 12-14 days
