Description
The Omega-3 Index Plus Test measures fatty acid levels in the blood and reports omega-3, omega-6 and trans fat blood levels.
Learn more about your cells with the Omega-3 Index Plus Test
This test measures:
Omega-3 Index
Trans Fat Index
Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
AA:EPA Ratio
Omega-3 Index
The Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in yourblood, specifically the red blood cell membrane. Membranes, or cell walls, are made of different kinds of fats called fatty acids. We have found that having a higher proportion of EPA and DHA in the membrane tracks with how much omega-3 is in your diet and is a marker of better health. Raising your Omega-3 Index to the desirable zone of 8% will help ensure you are getting enough of the right omega-3s — EPA and DHA — to protect your health.
Trans Fat Index
Eating foods with trans fats made from hydrogenated oils increases the risk for heart attacks. For years, trans fats were used to make all kinds of processed foods. But because of their effect on heart health, trans fats were deemed unsafe for human consumption and are being removed from food supply chains all over the world, including the US. However, other kinds of trans fats occur naturally at fairly low levels in meat and milk products, and they seem to have health benefits. The Trans Fat Index measures the trans fats from industrial production and should be below 1%.
Omega-6 : Omega-3 Ratio
The Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio (also written “n-6/n-3”) analyzes 7 omega-6 fatty acids and 4 omega-3 fatty acids. The total amount of omega-6s and omega-3s are divided by each other to get a ratio. We recommend a ratio of 3-5:1 (omega-6:omega-3).
AA : EPA Ratio
The AA/EPA ratio is your level of arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid, vs. eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid. These are important fatty acids in metabolism because powerful signaling molecules can be made from them. These molecules can affect anything from blood clotting to birth contractions to inflammatory responses. Having different levels of these two fatty acids could affect processes that ultimately impact inflammation and overall health.
Optimizing Your Fatty Acids
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Omega-3, omega-6 and trans fats all play a role in your health and are related to risk for a variety of issues. Tracking these numbers can help you optimize them for your health.
The Omega-3 Index, Trans Fat Index, Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio and AA/EPA ratio all can be changed by what you eat. But everyone responds differently to dietary changes, so the only way to know is to test. We recommend testing every 4-6 months to confirm you are getting the right mix of fats in your diet.
Step 1
Measure
You won’t know if your fatty acid status just by tracking your diet — it must be measured
Step 2
Modify
Once you know your status, it can be optimized with simple dietary changes.
Step 3
Monitor
Testing your fatty acid every 4 months will ensure that your levels stay optimal.
Quality
"Quality" is more than just a word at MaxWell Nutrition. It's our commitment, our standard, and our promise to you. With our supplements, quality isn't just an expectation – it's an assurance. We meticulously source the finest ingredients and adhere to strict manufacturing standards to ensure that every product we offer meets the highest levels of purity, potency, and safety.
Our products are proudly made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, and are third-party independently tested for heavy metals and impurities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the fact that only 4% of the supplements on the market can match our world-class standards.
Return Policy
We want you to be happy with your purchase, so our returns policy is valid for 30 calendar days from the date of purchase on dietary supplement products and due to their digital nature, training programs are final sale with no returns accepted.
If the period of 30 days has lapsed since the purchase, we can't, unfortunately, offer you a return or exchange.
Exchange requirements
The following criteria must be met to qualify for an exchange:
- The product is defective.
- Product must be in original packaging.
- Product must be unused.
All returns will be inspected to ensure the above criteria have been met. We reserve the right not to issue an exchange if the product does not meet the listed criteria. Perishable goods are completely exempt from being returned.
Proof of purchase
We require a receipt, purchase order, or other proof of purchase to complete your return or exchange. Please note that we will not do a return or exchange without proof of purchase.
Sale and clearance items
Only regular-priced items may be exchanged, unfortunately, sale or clearance items cannot be exchanged or returned.
Shipping items
To return an order, you must contact us first at returns@maxwellnutrition.com
Returns can be mailed to our returns department at
MaxWell Nutrition
ATTN: Returns Department
1615 Lakes Pkwy
Suite C
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for the items that you wish to exchange. We will not refund the shipping costs.
You must take care to ensure that the goods are properly packaged so that they will not be damaged while in transit. If the product is found damaged or used, then we reserve the right to reject the return or exchange.
Contacting us
If you would like to contact us concerning any matter relating to this Refund Policy, you may send an email to returns@maxwellnutrition.com. This document was last updated on 1/2/2024.
