Omega-3 Complete Fatty Acid Profile
Assessment Stage: Baseline Assessment
Included in Future Health Assessment: Yes (Private pathology included in assessment fee)
Partner: Bloody Good Blood Tests
Provider: Bloody Good Blood Tests
Approximate Cost: Included in Future Health Assessment
What is it?
The Omega-3 Complete Fatty Acid Profile measures the composition of fatty acids within your red blood cells, providing an assessment of long-term omega-3 intake over the preceding several months.
Unlike dietary questionnaires, this investigation objectively measures tissue omega-3 status.
What does it measure?
Omega-3 Index
EPA
DHA
Total Omega-3
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 : Omega-3 Ratio
Saturated Fatty Acids
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Why is it important?
Higher omega-3 levels have been associated with:
Reduced cardiovascular disease risk
Improved brain health
Lower inflammation
Better metabolic health
The Omega-3 Index has been associated with future cardiovascular risk and healthy ageing.
Who may benefit?
Recommended for:
Cardiovascular prevention
Patients consuming little oily fish
Cognitive health programmes
Inflammatory conditions
Preparation
No fasting is usually required.
Advantages
Objective assessment
Long-term marker
More accurate than dietary recall
Guides dietary advice and supplementation
Limitations
Not all individuals with low omega-3 require supplementation; results should be interpreted alongside overall diet.
How Future Health uses this investigation
Combined with nutrition assessment, cardiovascular biomarkers and lifestyle assessment to personalise dietary recommendations.
Future Health Summary
The Omega-3 Profile provides an objective assessment of one of the most important nutritional biomarkers associated with long-term cardiovascular and brain health.