Omega 6 and Omega 3 Fatty Acids - At-home Comprehensive Test in Mumbai

What are essential fatty acids?

Fatty acids that cannot be produced by our body but are crucial for our health are called essential fatty acids (EFA). These essential fatty acids can be consumed via a balanced diet.

What are omega 3 fatty acids?

Omega 3 fatty acids are a part of a family of essential fatty acids. They are present in foods like fish oils, flax seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed oil, and walnuts. 

Why is it important to get essential fatty acids tested regularly?

With essential fatty acids being vital for several critical functions within the body, it is important to get them tested regularly. Since we derive these fatty acids from our diet, a nutritional program that is deficient in them can lead to chronic issues. That is why you should get a omega fatty acids test in Mumbai at-home, so that you can quickly perform the blood test for regular testing.

Do pregnant women need to test their Omega 3 levels?

Yes, essential fatty acids, with Omega 3 especially, have a significant role to play in prenatal cognitive development. Pregnant women need to track their essential fatty acids along with other important levels throughout the course of their pregnancy.

What is the source of omega 3 fatty acid?

Omega 3 Fatty acids can be found in foods like  fish oils, flax seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed oil, and walnuts. If you are deficient in fatty acids, then a preliminary test should be the right approach. You can get a complete Omega 3 Mumbai test package to understand your risk profile of deficiency and chronic symptoms.

Why is docosahexaenoic acid important?

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is required for the growth and development of our brain tissue, especially in infants. DHA is also important for improving learning ability and its deficiency might cause learning difficulties.

What are omega 6 fatty acids?

Omega 6 Fatty acids are a part of the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). They are common in processed foods like fast foods and fried foods.

Do omega 6 fatty acids reduce inflammation?

No Omega 6 fatty acids do not reduce inflammation, However, omega 3 fatty acids have anti inflammatory effect

what is eicosapentaenoic acid?

eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega 3 fatty acid and is commonly present in flesh of fish and fish oils.

How much EPA and DHA per day?

One should consume 250-500 mg of combination of EPA and DHA per day in their diet for overall health benefits. You can get a fatty acid test in Mumbai delivered directly to your address to get more information on your overall levels.

What areas does Omega 3 fatty acid control in the body?

Fatty acids are essential to several functions across the body. Omega 3 fatty acids are stored in the cell membranes of tissues, to form structural components and act as gate keepers. Omega 3 also has a strong role to play in preventing heart disease and to regulate heart functioning and beating.

The fatty acid also aids in cognitive development and is a key nutrient required by kids as they are growing. You can get a Omega 3 test in Mumbai delivered to your home to perform the test conveniently at any time. Your reports are also generated within 8-10 days, allowing you to focus on nutrition and supplementation for improving your levels.

What do I do if I am deficient in essential fatty acids?

The primary strategy is to get a complete fatty acid blood test Mumbai package to scientifically measure your inherent Omega 3, 6 and other levels. From here, you can opt for supplementation and dietary changes to help you improve your levels. If your levels are drastically low or high, then medical intervention may be needed in which case you should share your PDF report with your doctor immediately.

What is the cost of Omega 3 fatty acids test in Mumbai?

The Omega 3 and fatty acid test cost in Mumbai is INR 2900 through MyDiagnostics. You can get the convenience of at-home testing, with your report emailed to you within 8-10 days. This ensures that you receive the results in a timely manner and your blood sample is tested in an NABL certified laboratory. With high quality and accurate results, the package also combines multiple fatty acid parameters for a highly cost-effective Omega 3 Mumbai test price.

How do I contact MyDiagnostics for the essential acids test in Mumbai?

You can reach out to us anytime at +9108047166161 for any queries.

• Fatty acids  (EPA, DHA, GLA) are essential for Lowering LDL and increasing HDL cholesterol; decreases blood clotting time, anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory effect that benefits heart tissue, structural in brain and retinal tissue and play a role in treatment for autoimmune disorders, kidney disease, and skin integrity.
• This Omega 3 and Omega 6 test is a home based blood test that tests for omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 6 fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, trans fatty and important risks and ratios from the blood sample

• Individuals with known cardiovascular diseases
• Individuals with known risks for cardiovascular diseases
• Individuals interested in nutritional testing for overall health

• A 12-24 hour fasting period is recommended before sample collection
• Do not consume alcohol 24 hours prior testing
• Do not engage in heavy exercise 12 hours before testing.