Omega-3 Index: Drugs That Distort This Test
Prescription medications and supplements can falsely raise or lower your Omega-3 Index. Learn which drugs skew EPA and DHA red blood cell levels and how to get accurate results.
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Omega 3 Index (Lab Test)
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Omega-3 Index: How to Interpret Your Result
Learn what your Omega-3 index score means, the optimal range for cardiovascular protection, and evidence-based strategies to raise or lower your EPA+DHA levels.
Read clinical reviewOmega-3 Index: What This Blood Test Actually Measures
The Omega-3 Index measures EPA and DHA levels in red blood cell membranes, expressed as a percentage of total fatty acids. Learn what the results mean, target ranges, and how to change your number.
Read clinical reviewOmega-3 Index: What Your Number Changes About Your Treatment
Your Omega-3 index measures EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes and directly shapes cardiovascular, triglyceride, and anti-inflammatory treatment decisions. Learn what the ranges mean and how clinicians adjust prescriptions based on your result.
Read clinical reviewOmega-3 Index: Which Tests to Order Alongside
A clinician-guided list of lab tests to pair with the Omega-3 Index for a complete cardiovascular, metabolic, and inflammatory risk picture.
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