Eleven fatty acids are analyzed, and their sum is considered 100%. For the following six values, we use seven of the fatty acids. The analyzed proportion of each of the seven fatty acids is calculated as a percentage of 100%.

1. Omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
2. Omega-3 docosahexenoic acid (DHA)
3. Omega-3 docosapentaenoic acid (DPA)
4. Omega-6 Arachidonic Acid (AA)
5. Omega-6 Dihomogamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)
6. Saturated fatty acid, palmitic acid (PA)
7. Saturated fatty acid, stearic acid (SA)

Protection value

First, the following 3 recognized health indicators are calculated:

1. The Omega-6 ratio is calculated as follows: (DGLA+AA) * 100 / (DGLA+AA+EPA+DPA+DHA)
2. The value for Omega-3 concentration is the sum of EPA+DHA
3. The balance value is calculated as Omega-6 (AA) / Omega-3 (EPA).

Each indicator value is given equal weight in a second calculation and assigned a value between 0 and 100, which is then divided by 3 to determine the protection value, which is ideally above 90. However, this does not indicate the person's health status; it merely indicates their fatty acid protection profile.

Note: EPA and DHA levels have a significant impact on all calculations, and when EPA and DHA percentages are low, very low or even zero protection levels are not uncommon.

Omega-3 index

The Omega-3 Index is the sum of the percentages of the two marine omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. The ideal combined level is at least 8%, with higher levels in the range of 10% being desirable. Omega-3 fatty acids have many benefits because they are the main building blocks of our cells. EPA is found primarily in the blood, muscles, and tissues, while DHA is found in the brain, sperm, and eyes.

Omega-6:3 balance

The balance is calculated by dividing the percentage of AA by the percentage of EPA (AA/EPA), which is then expressed as a balance value, for example, 3:1. The omega-6:3 balance in the body should ideally be below 3:1. If the ratio is above 3:1, a change in your diet is helpful. A low balance of omega-6 and omega-3 is important for maintaining normal cell and tissue development (self-regulation of the organism or homeostasis). It also helps the body keep inflammation under control.

Cell membrane fluidity

Fluidity is calculated by dividing the percentage of two saturated fatty acids by the percentage of two omega-3 fatty acids. The fluidity value is thus defined as (PA+SA) / (EPA+DHA), and the result is expressed as a fluidity index, for example, 3:1. A fluidity value below 4:1 indicates that cell membranes are sufficiently fluid. The more saturated fats in a membrane, the stiffer the membrane. Conversely, the more polyunsaturated fats in a membrane, the more fluid the membrane. Cell membrane composition and structural architecture are crucial for cellular health and therefore for the body. On the one hand, the membrane must be rigid enough to ensure stable structural cell architecture. On the other hand, the membrane must be fluid enough to allow nutrients in and waste products out.

Certified test kit

The certified Zinzino Dried Blood Test complies with the European In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Directive 98/79/EC. This means that the test and all its components comply with applicable laws and regulations, which is why the kit also bears the CE mark.

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