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Arachidonic acid/Eicosapentaenoic acid
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Arachidonic acid/Eicosapentaenoic acid?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Arachidonic acid/Eicosapentaenoic acid
Explanation: The Arachidonic acid/Eicosapentaenoic acid ratio measures the balance between two types of fats in your blood. Arachidonic acid promotes inflammation while eicosapentaenoic acid fights inflammation. This ratio shows whether your body has more inflammatory or anti-inflammatory fats.
Test purpose:
- Assess inflammation levels: High ratios indicate your body has too much inflammatory fat compared to protective fat, which can lead to chronic health problems.
- Evaluate cardiovascular risk: Help determine your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions linked to inflammation.
- Guide dietary recommendations: Show whether you need more omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) or should reduce omega-6 fats (processed foods, certain oils).
- Monitor treatment effectiveness: Track how well anti-inflammatory supplements or dietary changes are working to improve your inflammatory balance.
- Screen for inflammatory conditions: Detect hidden inflammation that may contribute to arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and metabolic diseases before symptoms appear.
Note: Universal clinical reference ranges have not been established for this calculated marker. Available cutoffs vary by population and clinical context. This value should be interpreted alongside individual component values, clinical history, and other relevant biomarkers.
An aspect of Cholesterol, Fatty Acids and Ketone Bodies.