Cell-Membrane Fatty Acid Balance
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Cell-Membrane Fatty Acid Balance

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Analyses the composition of 18 fatty acids in your red blood cell membranes, reflecting your actual intake and metabolism over the past 2–3 months rather than what you ate in the last few days. The Omega-3 Index, Omega-6/3 ratio and AA/EPA are all included.

Worth testing if:

  • You take fish oil and want to confirm how far it has actually got you
  • You want to assess your body's current inflammatory tendency
  • Vegetarian, or you rarely eat fish
  • You want to track the change after adjusting diet and supplement strategy

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What this test is for

Red blood cell membrane fatty acid analysis reveals your fatty acid intake and metabolism over the past 2–3 months. It gives a complete view of Omega-3, 6, 9 and trans fatty acid markers, so inflammatory risk, metabolic stability and cell membrane health can be assessed.

SampleBlood draw
Turnaround14 working days
Report reviewNot included

Test items

18 biomarkers · 5 groups

Category

Omega-3 Fatty Acids4
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3n3)
The plant source of Omega-3, found in flaxseed oil and chia seeds. It is a precursor of EPA, but the conversion rate is limited
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5n3)
An anti-inflammatory fatty acid, important for improving vascular elasticity and lowering triglycerides, and sourced mainly from deep-sea fish oil
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6n3)
A major structural component of the brain and retina, supporting neurological health and reducing inflammation
Omega-3 total
The combined proportion of ALA, EPA and DHA — the overall indicator for predicting systemic inflammatory risk and cardiovascular protection
Omega-6 Fatty Acids5
Linoleic acid (LA, C18:2n6)
Common in vegetable oils such as sunflower and soybean oil, and the main source of Omega-6. Too much may promote inflammation
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, C18:3n6)
Has anti-inflammatory potential and is commonly found in evening primrose oil; it must be converted from LA
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA, C20:3n6)
The intermediate metabolite between GLA and AA, which can be converted into less pro-inflammatory prostaglandins
Arachidonic acid (AA, C20:4n6)
A pro-inflammatory fatty acid and the end product of Omega-6, linked to chronic inflammation, cardiovascular and autoimmune disease
Omega-6 total
The sum of LA, GLA, DGLA and AA, reflecting Omega-6 intake and synthesis
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA)3
Oleic acid (C18:1n9)
The main component of olive oil, with anti-inflammatory effects and benefits for blood lipids — the principal representative of the MUFAs
Nervonic acid (C24:1n9)
Related to the structure of the myelin sheath, with potential influence on nervous system development and repair
MUFA total
The sum of monounsaturated fatty acids, which supports cell membrane fluidity and metabolic balance
Saturated Fatty Acids (SFA)5
Palmitic acid (C16:0)
The most common saturated fatty acid, associated with insulin resistance and visceral fat accumulation
Stearic acid (C18:0)
A relatively neutral saturated fatty acid found in meat and cocoa butter, and not readily converted into cholesterol
Behenic acid (C22:0)
A long-chain saturated fatty acid synthesised by the body in only small proportion, partly related to neurological function
Lignoceric acid (C24:0)
A very-long-chain fatty acid involved in the structure of nerve cell membranes, possibly related to metabolic syndrome risk
SFA total
The sum of saturated fatty acids; too high may increase cardiovascular risk and inflammatory pressure
Trans Fatty Acids1
Trans fatty acids
Common in industrially processed fats and oils, strongly associated with cardiovascular disease, inflammation and cholesterol imbalance, and best avoided as far as possible

Four steps to start your test

1

Order online, book a location

Choose your test and pick a blood-draw time and location that suits you as you order.

2

A 10-minute blood draw

When the time comes you just show up. A professional takes your sample — we handle the rest.

3

Accredited laboratory analysis

Samples are processed by accredited testing institutions and interpreted to standard protocols.

4

Digital report

Once complete, your report is uploaded to your personal account with values and reference ranges clearly marked.

Pair it with Body Decode for the full picture

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Frequently asked questions

I take fish oil, so I'm fine?

Your fatty acid index depends on absorption and conversion efficiency, not on supplementation alone

Isn't eating less fat automatically healthy?

Unsaturated fats are key to maintaining the brain and nerves, hormones and the stability of cell membranes

Do only processed foods push trans fats over the limit?

Similar substances can also be generated inside the body through stress and metabolic abnormality