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- Omega-3
Fatty Acid Profile Test - Omega-3 and your Heart
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile Test -
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Do you know what
your AA:EPA Ratio
is?
According
to the clinical literature, increased Omega-3 fatty acid levels in the
blood have been proven to positively impact cardiovascular disease and
control inflammation. Specifically, clinical work has shown that
reaching certain levels greatly reduces the risk of developing heart disease
by 32%, reduces death from a heart attack by 70%, and manages silent inflammation,
a precursor for many illnesses and diseases. |
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Understanding
Your Test Results
Four Measurements
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Your
single blood test will provide four measurements.
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The first
measurement, called the “AA: EPA Ratio” reflects the level of silent inflammation.
An AA: EPA Ratio of 1.5 - 3:0 is desirable. Ref:
Yamada T, Athero 153: 469-481 (2000).
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The second
measurement, called the “Omega -3 Score” indicates the summed levels of
total omega-3. An Omega-3 Score of 7.2 or greater is desirable. Ref:
Determined from Simon et al., Am. J. Epidemiol., 42:469 (1995).
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The third
measurement, called the "DHA Score" indicates the levels of DHA. A DHA
Score of 4.5 or greater is desirable. If your 'Omega-3 Score' is 7.2 or
greater, and your 'DHA Score' is 4.5 or greater, the coronary heart disease
risk reduction is 32%. Ref: Determined from Simon
et al., Am. J. Epidemiol., 42:469 (1995).
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The fourth
measurement, called the “EPA + DHA" Score indicates the levels of combined
EPA and DHA. If your EPA + DHA Score is 4.6 or great, then the risk of
death from heart attack is reduced by 70%. Ref:
Based on Lemaitre et al., Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 77:319 (2003).
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How to order
the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile Test.
For more information
please call Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. at
1-877-557-7722 or 519-341-3367.
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