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Omega Fatty Acid Testing
from Dried Blood Spot Samples

Offer Omega-3 and Omega-6 testing with an easy at-home sampling method tailored for supplement and wellness brands

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What Are Omega Fatty Acids?

Omega fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats that support cardiovascular health, inflammation control, brain performance, and immune regulation. The most important types are Omega-3, which must be obtained through diet or supplementation, and Omega-6, which are common in modern diets but often unbalanced.

Cardiovascular Health

Omega-3s lower blood triglyceride levels, reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death, heart attacks and strokes.
Brain Function

EPA and DHA are crucial for cognitive performance and brain structure.
Inflammation Control

Omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA reduce inflammation and support the body’s natural ability to resolve it.
Omega-3/6 Ratio

An imbalanced ratio is linked to metabolic syndrome and inflammatory conditions.

Why Is Omega Fatty Acid Testing Important?

  • Detects fatty acid deficiencies and imbalances that affect heart, brain, and immune health
  • Enables targeted use of supplements like fish oil, flaxseed oil, and EPA/DHA products
  • Helps customers monitor their progress and adjust dosage for optimal results

This test empowers supplement and wellness brands to deliver measurable, data-driven health optimization strategies.

What We Measure

Analytes

26 fatty acids including EPA, DHA, EDA, AA, GLA, and more

Ratios Reported

Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio, AA:EPA ratio

Sample Type

Dried blood spot (DBS)

Applications

  • Product Validation
    Support the claims of your omega supplements with real before/after data.
  • Customer Retention
    Give customers visible proof of product impact, increasing loyalty and engagement.
  • Research & Product Development
    Integrate fatty acid testing into studies or pilot launches to refine formulations and prove efficacy.

FAQ

This ratio shows the balance between anti-inflammatory (Omega-3) and pro-inflammatory (Omega-6) fatty acids. An imbalanced ratio may indicate higher risk for metabolic and inflammatory conditions.

Yes. Before-and-after testing can show how EPA, DHA, and other fatty acid levels change over time with supplementation.

We use a gold-standard chromatography method for fatty acid profiling. Our method is validated for dried blood spot samples and shows high reproducibility.

Omega levels should be tested before starting supplementation and again after 6–12 weeks. This timeframe reflects how long it takes for fatty acids to integrate into red blood cell membranes and provides a reliable view of long-term changes in fatty acid status.

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