Private Omega 3 Blood Test

An Omega 3 Blood Test from Bluecrest Wellness assesses the ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids in the blood. These polyunsaturated fats are known as ‘healthy fats’ that can help lower cholesterol, promote the healthy function of a range of body functions and keep your body in optimal health.

However, in modern Western diets, most people have too much Omega 6 and too little Omega 3. This imbalance is believed to increase the risk of some inflammatory diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

An Omega 3 blood test involves having a blood sample taken to check your Omega 3 and Omega 6 levels. A health assessment specialist will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a small needle. Once the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected into a test tube, which is then sent to a lab for testing.

Omega 3 fatty acids are a group of three types of fat that play an important role in your body and are considered important for optimal health and wellbeing.

The three main types of Omega 3 fatty acids are:

• Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – ALA is mainly used for energy, but it can also be converted into the biologically active forms of Omega 3, EPA and DHA. ALA is often found in plants.
• Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a key structural component of the brain and the retina of the eyes. DHA is mainly found in animal products.
• Eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) has several important functions in the body and part of it can be converted to DHA. Like DHA is mainly found in animal products, such as fatty fish and fish oil.

Getting enough of each type of omega 3 fatty acid can help keep your retinas, brain and other parts of your body functioning optimally. However, our bodies cannot produce Omega-3 fatty acids, so we must obtain them from our diet.

Foods high in Omega 3 fatty acids include:

• Fatty fish
• Fish oils
• Flax seeds
• Chia seeds
• Flaxseed oil
• Walnuts

If you don’t eat food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids regularly, it is recommended that you take a supplement to ensure that you have adequate levels.

If you are keen to take a proactive approach to managing your health and wellbeing, having a private Omega 3 Blood Test can give you vital insights into what is going on inside your body.

An Omega 3 Blood Test can provide you with your current Omega 3 to Omega 6 levels ratio, enabling you to take practical steps to address any imbalance and decrease your risk of some common inflammatory illnesses linked to elevated Omega 6 levels, like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

In addition, you can also take steps to include more sources of Omega 3 into your diet or consider whether supplementation may be a better approach to ensure you get all the essential fatty acids you need to stay in prime health.

Our full body private health checks are designed for busy people who want to take control of their health. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, no invasive procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Our tests are conducted by trained phlebotomists at over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home.

Any individual tests can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

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