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What is a fatty acid analysis test?
This one test may in time become the most predictive blood test that you can ever take. It gives important information about total body health, including: cardiovascular health, neurological health, eicosanoid balance and immune system strength. Measuring Omega-3 strength monitors cardiovascular health. Measuring the AA/EPA ratio monitors eicosanoid balance. Measuring EPA levels monitors neurological activity. The lower the AA/EPA ratio, the better the balance of "good" and "bad" eicosanoids in your body. Shown below is how this test relates to the development of chronic disease:
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Test
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Healthy
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Caution
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Danger
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| Omega-3 |
7.8
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<4
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<2
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| n6/n3 |
1
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>3
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6 or above
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| AA/EPA |
1.5
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>10
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>11.7
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| EPA |
7
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<4
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<1
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| DHA |
6
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<3
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<2
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| Threshold |
.1-.5
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>9
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>10
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| EPA+DHA |
8.5
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<5
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<4
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Japanese studies have found that an ideal AA/EPA ratio is 1.5. This number was chosen because the Japanese have the lowest incidence of cardiovascular disease and the greatest longevity. Our research has shown the average AA/EPA ratio for Americans is 20, and it is considerably higher for those with existing chronic disease.
How do you correct your fatty acid deficiencies?
The fastest way to correct fatty acid blood deficiencies is to take the correct type of Omega-3 fatty acids. However, it is also important to balance protein, carbohydrates and fats in your meals. If you eat a high carbohydrate diet it will inhibit your body from utilizing the fatty acids properly. It is also imperative to take a pharmaceutical grade fish oil so that as many impurities as possible are eliminated.
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Is the Fatty Acid analysis a standard test?
No. It requires a very precise determination of the levels of fatty acid levels in the plasma phospholipids of the blood. Very few laboratories can do this type of testing with consistent reproducibility. This is why our research was done at Nutrasource Diagnostics, Inc. at the University of Guelph. This laboratory has had years of experience in fatty acid analysis.Where Can I Get More Information?
Ask your physician to call Nutrasource Diagnostics (519-824-4120 x 58817 for a test kit.
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