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Comprehensive fatty acid analysis — the building blocks of every cell
A comprehensive omega fatty acid panel measures the complete fatty acid composition of your red blood cell membranes, including omega-3s (EPA, DHA, ALA), omega-6s (arachidonic acid, linoleic acid), trans fats, saturated fats, and monounsaturated fats.
Fatty acids are structural components of every cell membrane in your body and precursors to signaling molecules that control inflammation, immunity, and cardiovascular health. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is a key driver of systemic inflammation.
Fatty acid balance is foundational to health. A high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio drives systemic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration. Trans fats are outright toxic. Gabriel uses omega fatty acid panel data to identify inflammatory fatty acid patterns, guide omega-3 supplementation (dosing to achieve omega-3 index >8%), reduce omega-6 seed oil intake, and eliminate trans fats. Retest every 6 months to track progress and optimize your cellular membrane health.
A blood draw at a local lab or at-home finger prick dried blood spot kit. No fasting required. Results arrive in 7–10 business days with detailed fatty acid composition and ratios. Upload to Gabriel for personalized omega-3 dosing and dietary fat optimization.
Conventional practitioners read these results through a disease-focused lens — looking for what's broken. Gabriel reads them through a holistic lens — looking for what's out of balance and how to restore it. We see optimal ranges, not just "normal" ranges. We connect findings across all your diagnostics to reveal patterns that siloed specialists miss.
It measures your omega-3 index (EPA + DHA as a percentage of red blood cell membranes), omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, and individual fatty acid levels. The omega-3 index is one of the most modifiable and predictive cardiovascular risk markers.
Above 8% is optimal and associated with the lowest cardiovascular risk. Between 4-8% is intermediate. Below 4% is high risk. Most Americans fall in the 4-5% range. Japan and Scandinavia average 8-10%, which correlates with lower heart disease rates.
You can, but testing reveals whether your current intake is actually working. Absorption varies widely between people. Some need 2g/day of EPA+DHA while others need 4g+ to reach an optimal index. Testing removes the guesswork and lets you dose precisely.
Typically $50-100 for a finger-stick dried blood spot test. OmegaQuant (founded by the researcher who developed the omega-3 index) offers direct-to-consumer kits for about $50. It's one of the cheapest and highest-value functional tests available.
Tell Gabriel your symptoms and health goals. Get personalized diagnostic recommendations backed by evidence, not guesswork.