Test Omega-3 Index (BASIC) - don´t guess, test!

The Omega-3 Index test is the very best tool available to see if your body has incorporated sufficient EPA and DHA to protect you against cardiovascular disease, age-related cognitive decline (dementia), and many other inflammatory conditions. It gives you the percentage of EPA and DHA in your red blood cell membranes. This percentage is comparable with the composition in your organs-, nerves- and brain cell membranes. An Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher is ideal and shows that you are in the lowest health risk zone (1). Unfortunately in the US, many people have an Omega-3 Index of only 4-6% or below – this is the highest risk zone for developing cardiovascular diseases. Measure your personal Omega-3 Index twice a year and adjust your daily omega-3 supplementation accordingly. WHAT IS A GOOD OMEGA-3 INDEX? Y our Omega-3 Index (O3I) should be 8 or more . The higher the better. This provides best protection against cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammatory conditions and ensures best cognitive performance. An O3I of 4-7 is considered as low and you should increase your daily uptake of omega-3 EPA and DHA either by eating more fatty fish dishes per week or by increasing your daily…