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Omega-3 Index: Measuring EPA and DHA in Blood
All NiaHealth tests are processed in Canadian-certified labs, which are highly trusted by the medical community for their accuracy and reliability. Blood and urine samples are collected by licensed medical professionals and processed using state-of-the-art equipment. NiaHealth is SOC2 Type 2 certified.
What is it?
The Omega-3 Index tells you what percentage of the fatty acids circulating in your blood is made up of the heart-healthy omega-3 fats EPA and DHA.
Why it matters
A higher Omega-3 Index is linked to lower risks of cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular events (such as heart attacks), and death.
Reference ranges
The reference range for Omega-3 Index reflects recommendations from the testing laboratory as well as cutoffs established in research studies. Your Omega-3 Index should be interpreted in conjunction with your other results to get the best understanding of your overall cardiac risk profile and health status.
Harris, W. S., & Von Schacky, C. (2004). The Omega-3 Index: a new risk factor for death from coronary heart disease? Preventive Medicine, 39(1), 212–220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.02.030
McBurney, M. I., Tintle, N. L., Vasan, R. S., Sala-Vila, A., & Harris, W. S. (2021). Using an erythrocyte fatty acid fingerprint to predict risk of all-cause mortality: the Framingham Offspring Cohort. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 114(4), 1447–1454. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqab195
von Schacky, C. (2009). Use of red blood cell fatty-acid profiles as biomarkers in cardiac disease. Biomarkers in Medicine, 3(1), 25–32. https://doi.org/10.2217/17520363.3.1.25
This information is educational and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your results should be interpreted with a qualified healthcare professional in the context of your health history.
