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Eicosapentaenoic acid/Arachidonic acid
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Eicosapentaenoic acid/Arachidonic acid?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Eicosapentaenoic acid/Arachidonic acid
Explanation: The Eicosapentaenoic acid/Arachidonic acid ratio measures the balance between two types of fatty acids in your blood. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) fights inflammation while arachidonic acid (AA) promotes inflammation. This ratio shows whether your body has more inflammatory or anti-inflammatory fats.
Test purpose:
- Assess inflammation levels: Low ratios indicate your body has too little anti-inflammatory fat compared to inflammatory fat, which can contribute 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) to shift your balance toward a more protective profile.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness: Track how well omega-3 supplements or dietary changes are working to improve your inflammatory balance over time.
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.