Omega-3 test, 1pc

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Find out if you have enough omega-3 fatty acids!

Our Omega-3 Basic test is a simple at-home blood test that measures the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in your blood. Omega-3s are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that your body cannot produce on its own, so you need to obtain them from your diet or supplements. This test analyses four key omega-3 fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 

📦 CHOOSE THE RIGHT OPTION:

OPTION 1: Standalone test

✓ Complete test kit for collecting a blood sample
✓ Laboratory analysis of 5 parameters (Omega-3 Index + 4 fatty acids)
✓ Detailed digital report with results
✓ Graphical presentation of your levels

Ideal for those who want to evaluate their results independently or with their doctor.

OPTION 2: Test + Email interpretation of results

✓ Everything from Option 1
✓ + Professional written interpretation of results by email
✓ Personalised recommendations based on your results
✓ Suggested dietary adjustments and supplementation
✓ Tips for increasing omega-3 levels
✓ Answers to your questions (1 round of email communication)

Ideal for those who want an expert explanation of their results in writing.

OPTION 3: Test + Phone consultation (30 min)

✓ Everything from Option 1
✓ + A personal 30-minute phone consultation with our nutrition specialist
✓ Detailed analysis of your results
✓ Individual dietary and supplementation plan
✓ Practical advice for everyday life
✓ Space for your questions and discussion
✓ Follow-up email support (consultation summary + answers to additional questions)

Ideal for those who want a comprehensive approach and personal contact with an expert.

👨‍⚕️ CONSULTATION WITH OUR NUTRITION SPECIALIST

If you choose an option with a consultation, you will be guided by our experienced nutrition specialist:

**"I am a nutrition specialist and someone who is naturally drawn to a healthy, simple and functional lifestyle. My interest in nutrition didn't arise only professionally, but above all from a personal need to better understand my own body, health and what makes sense in the long term.

Over time, this journey also became my work - connecting quality food, nutrition and practical solutions that can actually be lived. I believe in an approach based on understanding, balance and long-term sustainability, not quick shortcuts.

Today I find fulfilment in being able to share this experience and perspective on nutrition with others and help them find their own path to better wellbeing."**

What will the consultation bring you?

✅ Personal approach - everyone is different, so the recommendations will be tailored to your needs
✅ Practical solutions - not theory, but concrete steps you can start applying right away
✅ A long-term perspective - not a month-long diet, but sustainable changes for life
✅ Understanding the connections - why your body reacts the way it does
✅ Motivation and support - someone who will accompany you on the path to better health

✅ Benefits of the test:

• 5 measured parameters - Omega-3 Index + 4 fatty acids
• Simple at-home test - blood sample collection from the finger
• Fast results - 10-15 working days
• Certified laboratory - analysis in an accredited laboratory (EN ISO 15189 and ISO 13485)
• Detailed digital report - clear results with recommendations
• GC-FID method - accurate gas chromatography with flame ionisation detection
• Option for an expert consultation - by email or phone

🔬 What does the test measure?

The test analyses 5 key parameters:

1. Omega-3 Index

• The percentage of EPA and DHA compared to the total amount of fatty acids in the blood
• A key indicator of your omega-3 status
• Optimal values: 8-11%
• Medium values: 4-8%
• Low values: below 4%

2. ALA - Alpha-linolenic acid (18:3)

• A plant source of omega-3
• Found in flaxseed oil, chia seeds, walnuts
• The body can convert it into EPA and DHA (with low efficiency)
• An essential fatty acid - the body cannot produce it

3. EPA - Eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5)

• A marine source of omega-3
• Found in oily fish and algae
• Strong anti-inflammatory effects
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
• Supports heart and blood vessel health

4. DPA - Docosapentaenoic acid (22:5)

• Found in some fish
• Acts as an intermediate in the conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA
• A less well-known but important omega-3 fatty acid

5. DHA - Docosahexaenoic acid (22:6)

• Key for brain and eye health
• Found in oily fish and algae
• Essential during pregnancy and breastfeeding for the development of the baby's brain and eyes
• Supports cognitive function and memory

💪 Omega-3: Key roles and health benefits

Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that offer a range of health benefits. These essential nutrients support cardiovascular health, brain function and the regulation of inflammation. Since our body cannot produce omega-3s, we must obtain them from our diet or supplements for optimal health.

Cardiovascular health:

✅ Reduces blood triglyceride levels
✅ Helps regulate blood pressure
✅ Reduces the risk of heart disease
✅ Improves blood vessel function
✅ Reduces the risk of arrhythmias
✅ Helps prevent atherosclerosis

Brain and mental health:

✅ Supports cognitive function
✅ Improves memory and concentration
✅ Helps with depression and anxiety
✅ Reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
✅ Supports brain development in children and the foetus
✅ Improves mood and mental wellbeing

Anti-inflammatory effects:

✅ Reduces chronic inflammation in the body
✅ Helps with arthritis and joint pain
✅ Supports recovery after exercise
✅ Improves the immune system
✅ Helps with autoimmune diseases

Eye health:

✅ Supports retinal health
✅ Reduces the risk of macular degeneration
✅ Helps with dry eye syndrome
✅ Important for eyesight development in children

Other benefits:

✅ Supports skin health
✅ Improves sleep quality
✅ Helps with ADHD in children
✅ Supports a healthy pregnancy
✅ Reduces the risk of premature birth
✅ Helps with metabolic syndrome

⚠️ Symptoms of omega-3 deficiency:

Skin and hair problems: ❌ Dry and flaky skin
❌ Brittle nails
❌ Hair loss
❌ Eczema and dermatitis

Physical symptoms: ❌ Fatigue and exhaustion
❌ Joint pain
❌ Circulation problems
❌ Frequent infections
❌ Dry eyes

Cognitive and psychological symptoms: ❌ Concentration and memory problems
❌ Depression and mood disorders
❌ Anxiety
❌ Brain fog
❌ Sleep problems

Cardiovascular symptoms: ❌ High blood pressure
❌ High triglycerides
❌ Increased risk of heart disease

🩺 Who should take the Omega-3 Basic test?

The test is suitable for:

✅ People focused on heart and brain health
✅ People with low dietary intake of omega-3 (do not eat fish regularly)
✅ Those who take omega-3 supplements - to verify effectiveness
✅ People with cardiovascular problems
✅ People with high cholesterol or triglycerides
✅ Those with chronic inflammation (arthritis, autoimmune diseases)
✅ People with depression or anxiety
✅ Pregnant and breastfeeding women - for the healthy development of the baby
✅ Children and adolescents - for optimal brain development
✅ Athletes - for recovery and performance
✅ Seniors - for brain and heart protection
✅ People with cognitive problems or memory concerns
✅ Those who want to optimise their health

📋 How does the test work?

1. Order the test - we'll deliver a home test kit to you
2. Collect the sample - a simple finger prick, a few drops of blood onto the test paper
3. Send the sample - in the enclosed prepaid envelope
4. Get your results - digital results within 10-15 working days with a detailed report
5. Consult - the option to discuss your results with an expert

⚠️ Preparation before the test:

For the best results, we recommend:

✅ Take the sample in the morning while fasting - for the most accurate results
✅ Continue with your usual diet and supplementation - the test is meant to show your usual level
✅ Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes before the sample collection (except water)
✅ Ideally, test after 3 months of supplementation - for visible changes

🥗 Food sources of omega-3:

Marine sources (EPA and DHA):

Oily fish (best sources):

• 🐟 Salmon (wild or farmed)
• 🐟 Mackerel
• 🐟 Sardines
• 🐟 Herring
• 🐟 Trout
• 🐟 Tuna (in moderate amounts)
• 🐟 Anchovies

Seafood:

• 🦐 Prawns
• 🦪 Oysters
• 🦀 Crabs
• 🐚 Mussels

Recommendation: 2-3 servings of oily fish per week (each serving 100-150g)

Plant sources (ALA):

Seeds:

• 🌱 Flaxseeds (richest source)
• 🌱 Chia seeds
• 🌱 Hemp seeds

Nuts:

• 🥜 Walnuts (best nut source)

Oils:

• 🫒 Flaxseed oil
• 🫒 Hemp oil
• 🫒 Walnut oil

Vegetables:

• 🥬 Spinach
• 🥬 Kale
• 🥦 Broccoli
• 🥗 Rocket

Note: The body converts ALA into EPA and DHA with low efficiency (5-10%), which is why marine sources are more effective.

💊 Omega-3 supplementation:

If your results show low omega-3 levels, consider:

Fish oil:

• The most common and most affordable supplement
• Contains EPA and DHA
• Recommended dose: 1000-2000 mg EPA+DHA per day
• Choose a quality product with a purity certificate

Krill oil:

• Better absorption than fish oil
• Also contains astaxanthin (a powerful antioxidant)
• Smaller capsules, no fishy aftertaste
• Higher price

Algal oil:

• A vegan and vegetarian alternative
• Directly contains DHA and EPA
• Free from heavy metal contamination
• Environmentally sustainable

Flaxseed oil:

• A plant source of ALA
• Suitable for vegans
• The body has to convert it into EPA and DHA (low efficiency)
• Not a substitute for EPA/DHA supplements

📊 Understanding the Omega-3 Index:

Your test will give you the Omega-3 Index - the percentage of EPA and DHA in red blood cells compared to the total amount of fatty acids.

Interpretation of values:

🟢 8-11% - Optimal level

• The target value for optimal health
• Significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
• Optimal protection for the brain and heart

🟡 4-8% - Medium level

• Supplementation or an increased intake of omega-3 is needed
• Moderate risk of health problems
• We recommend increasing your consumption of fish or supplements

🔴 Below 4% - Low level

• High risk of cardiovascular disease
• Urgent need for supplementation
• We recommend consulting a doctor

Research shows:

• People with an index above 8% have a 30% lower risk of heart disease
• An index below 4% is associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac death
• Increasing the index by 1% can reduce the risk of death from heart disease by 9%

📦 What's included in the package:

• Test kit with detailed instructions in Slovak
• Lancet for finger pricking
• Test paper for blood drops
• Protective packaging
• Labels
• Prepaid envelope for returning the sample
• Access to digital results
• Detailed report with graphs and recommendations

❓ Frequently asked questions:

How often should I test my omega-3? We recommend testing every 3-6 months while supplementing, or once a year for monitoring.

Do I need to be fasting? Yes, we recommend taking the sample in the morning while fasting for the most accurate results.

Will supplementation affect the results? Yes, so continue with your usual supplementation - the test is meant to show your actual level under your current regimen.

When will I see changes after starting supplementation? Omega-3 levels in the blood increase gradually; expect visible changes after 3 months of regular supplementation.

Is the test suitable for children? Yes, the test is suitable for all age groups, including children.

What if I have low values? We recommend increasing your consumption of oily fish (2-3x per week) or starting quality omega-3 supplementation. Consult our nutrition specialist or your doctor.

Are the results reliable? Yes! We work with accredited laboratories certified to EN ISO 15189 and ISO 13485, trusted by doctors throughout Europe.

What is the analytical method? The sample is analysed using GC-FID (gas chromatography with flame ionisation detection) - an accurate technique that separates and measures volatile compounds.

Invest in your health and find out if you have enough omega-3 fatty acids!

Note: This test is intended for informational and educational purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent disease. The results should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, treatment or lifestyle based on the test results.

WARNING! This product is a blood collection kit. Once the blood sample is returned to us, it will be tested in a laboratory. To have the sample tested, you must sign informed consent to the processing of personal data for the time necessary to carry out the relevant test, as well as consumer consent to the testing of the sample. By giving this consent, the consumer loses the right to withdraw from the contract after the service has been provided. The informed consent form is included in the package.