HEALTH TESTS
Testing orders are available to everyone. You do NOT need to be a current patient to purchase tests.
You will be asked to fill out a patient form at checkout which will give us more information on your current diet and lifestyle, health concerns, current medications and supplement intake.
If you wish to purchase multiple tests for people in the same household please add quantity as 1 for each test so that individual patient forms can be completed. You can keep adding multiple tests to the same basket as long as patients reside at the same address. For multiple tests for the same patient you only need to complete the patient form once.
We work with a number of labs across the world including : Doctor’s Data Inc, Great Plains / Mosaic Laboratory, The London Clinic, Lifecode GX, The Doctors Laboratory, QuinTron, Precision Analytical, Immunosciences Labs & Verisana. If you require a test not listed here or advice on which test is best for you, please email info@mybodyfabulous.co.uk
Delivery is now available internationally, select your country at checkout. UK orders received by 2pm Mon-Fri are normally shipped via Royal Mail or courier service the same day.
Omega-3 /6 Finger Prick Blood Test
Omega-3 /6 Finger Prick Blood Test
Please note included in the cost of your test is advice, interpretation and support from our functional medicine team on your results.
You will be asked to fill out a patient form at checkout which will give us more information on your symptoms, current medications and supplement intake.
With the Omega-3 test we examine your blood sample for the following parameters:
1.) Omega-6 fatty acids
2.) Omega-3 fatty acids
3.) Omega-3 index
4.) Omega-6/3 ratio
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids influence hormone production, regulate blood pressure and inflammatory reactions.
This kit is shipped to you via courier - available UK & Europe
Who should take the test?
Do you make sure that your diet includes not only carbohydrates and proteins, but also enough fats?
Omega-3 fatty acids in particular are thought to have positive effects on health: they can help lower blood pressure and blood lipids such as cholesterol. In addition, they reduce the risk of heart diseases, heart attacks or strokes. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids contribute to normal brain function and vision and may have a positive impact on neuronal diseases such as Alzheimer’s and depression. The most active omega-3 fatty acids are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
Omega-3 and omega-6 are polyunsaturated fatty acids. Since the body cannot produce these fatty acids itself, they must be supplied through the diet. However, our current diet contains an excess of omega-6 correspondingly less omega-3 can be converted. Therefore, not only the amount, but also the ratio of the two fatty acids to each other is important.
The test analyzes the following parameters:
Omega-6 fatty acids
Linoleic acid
Gamma-linolenic acid
Eicosadienoic acid
Eicosatrienoic acid (DGLA)
Arachidonic acid (AA)
Docosadienoic acid
Omega-3 fatty acids
Alpha-linolenic acid
Eicosatrienoic acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Docosapentaenoic acid
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Omega-3 index and omega-6/3 ratio
With our omega-3 test you can find out whether there is a sufficient supply of omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids and whether there is a balanced ratio between them. The measured omega-3 index shows you the proportion of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA to the total fatty acid content of your red blood cells and can be interpreted as a risk marker for the cardiovascular system
Symptoms the Omega-3 Test is suitable for:
Difficulty concentrating
Disturbances of the eyesight
Sensitivity to light
Poor wound healing
Disturbance of blood clotting
Hair loss
Straw-like hair
Sleep disturbances
Depressive moods
Nausea and vomiting
Weight gain
View Test instructions HERE
How does it work?
You collect the sample at home, send it back to us and we will send you your result with information about your omega-3 level. Results take around 2 weeks and you will find out whether your values are within the normal range or whether there is a deficiency. In addition, you will receive individualised nutritional recommendations – tailored to your needs. Our health team will provide advice on your results via email with support on increasing or decreasing levels as appropriate.
