Test packages

Fatty acids are essential for the normal functioning of the body, including supporting cardiovascular health, regulating inflammatory processes and contributing to cholesterol production.

The fatty acids test package is recommended for those with heart disease, overweight, elevated risk of coronary heart disease, psychiatric disorders (such as depression), chronic inflammation and women before or during pregnancy.

The fatty acids test package consists of seven analyses:

• Omega-3 fatty acid index
  – Comprehensive analysis that expresses the content of different fatty acids in the body
  – Omega-3 fatty acids are considered “good” fats and are necessary for preventing various diseases, such as heart diseases and inflammation.
• Omega-3 fatty acids
  – Essential fatty acids obtained from the diet
  – Allows to evaluate a balanced diet
  – Crucial for reducing the risk of inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and other health conditions
• Omega-6 fatty acids
  – Essential fatty acids obtained from the diet
  – Excessive intake is considered one of the risk factors for developing heart diseases
• Omega-6/Omega-3 fatty acid ratio
  – An appropriate ratio indicates sufficient intake of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids from the diet
  – A balanced ratio helps reduce the risks of heart diseases, inflammation, sudden death, asthma, etc.
• Monounsaturated fatty acids
  – In this package, the content of omega-7 and omega-9 fatty acids in the body is determined
  – Omega-9 fatty acids reduce the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity
• Saturated fatty acids
  – Elevated values indicate excessive consumption of saturated fatty acids
  – Overconsumption increases the risk of developing heart diseases
• Trans-fatty acids
  – Physiologically act like saturated fatty acids
  – Affects blood cholesterol levels, raising the levels of “bad” LDL-cholesterol

On the day before blood sampling, you can eat and drink as usual, but the consumption of alcohol, coffee and fatty foods should be limited. Do not eat or drink 10 to 14 hours before giving a blood sample. If necessary, you can drink one glass of clean, unflavoured, non-carbonated water during this time.