The Zinzino BalanceTest is a simple and effective way to track your health and nutritional needs based on your current Omega-6:3 ratio. The test measures 11 fatty acids in the blood including your essential Omega-3 levels and provides you with six different health markers based on your Omega-6:3 reading. The Omega-3 test only takes a few minutes to perform and your results are ready within up to three weeks. Apart from vital insights into the Omega-6:3 balance in your diet, the report also reveals your body’s Omega-3 index, protection value, cell membrane fluidity and mental strength.
You may use your test results as a reference point in your health journey to rebalance your body with tailored, high-quality Omega food supplements such as BalanceOil+ with 18 EFSA-approved health benefits that contribute to normal brain, heart, and immune system function The test also includes detailed, individual recommendations on how to achieve a balanced lifestyle through diet and exercise. You will be advised to re-test every four months to compare your before and after status, monitor your progress and see for yourself that the BalanceOil+ has had an effect in your body. 500 million people are taking Omega-3 supplements today and 97% of the people who take the BalanceTest discover that their essential fatty acid levels are out of balance until they start using or switch to BalanceOil+. Zinzino’s database of fatty acid dried blood spot samples is the world’s largest of its kind.

The BalanceTest provides you with accurate readings of 11 fatty acid levels in your blood. These include Palmitic acid(PA), Stearic acid(SA), Oleic acid(OA), Linoleic(LA), Alpha- Linolenic acid(ALA), Gamma-linolenic acid(GLA), DihomoGamma- linolenic acid(DHGLA), Arachidonic acid(AA), Eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA), Docosapentaenoic acid(DPA), and Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA).

Our scientific and confidential dried blood spot tests are a natural starting point on the way to better health to ensure that you get supplements tailored to the specific needs of your body. You get the hard facts from the comfort of your own home, and personalized recommendations on how to bridge the nutritional gap. It’s a simple and effective way to track your health and customize your nutritional needs based on your current Omega-6:3 ratio.

Yes. The validity and accuracy of all our confidential, anonymous, and scientifically based home health tests are consistent with the most rigorous medical methods. All blood samples are independently managed and analyzed anonymously by Vitas, a GMP-certified chemical analysis contract lab based in Oslo, Norway, with 25 years’ experience in providing high-quality, custom chromatographic analytical services, based on cutting-edge knowledge and technology. Vitas is recognized as a leading player within the field of dried blood spot testing and originates from the Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, the largest department of nutrition in Europe. The company has been a collaborative partner to the World Health Organization.

Different companies measure different Omega-3 values and calculate the values differently and thus there will not be the same final values even if you use the same laboratory that analyzes the tests. At Vitas, we measure fatty acid levels directly in whole blood and report the results as a "whole blood omega-3 index." This means the percentage we provide represents the concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids across all components of the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma. In summary, while different methods aim to promote health by monitoring Omega-3 levels, the reported values differ due to the type of sample used and the focus of the research behind each method.

You can take the BalanceTest anywhere and at any time. You don’t need to fast before. For optimal results, when you re-take the test, try to set it up in the same conditions as the first time. Taking the test should only take a few minutes and the instructions are intuitive and easy to follow. Make sure to read them carefully from start to finish before you begin.
Pick a time that’s most suitable to complete the BalanceTest. Wash your hands and choose a fingertip that you also clean well with the enclosed alcohol wipe. Prick your finger with the lancet and leave a few drops of blood on a filter paper. Air-dry blood spots for 10 minutes before closing sample card. Take a photo of your unique Test ID code and register it anonymously online, before sending off your sample. For more information about Zinzino’s Omega-3 blood test kit process, visit zinzinotest.com.

After 10-21 days, you will receive a text message or email depending on what details you provided when signing up, confirming that your confidential blood sample has been analyzed and is ready for review. You can now log in to your profile at zinzinotest.com for the test results using your unique Zinzino test id code.  Your readings will be displayed in an easy-to-understand format, with graphics, percentages, and color coding. Remember that the state of your health is not static and you need to retake the test after 120 days, the time span for our blood cells to regenerate, to stay on top of your current health needs.
The test report includes personalized recommendations and guidelines on how to restore the essential Omega-6:3 balance in your body to empower your health journey, including specific dietary advice such as increasing intake of foods with Omega-3 and reducing Omega-6 fats. Use the food suggestions to guide your nutritional choices, alongside your daily intake of BalanceOil+.

When supplementing with Omega-3, children need dosage recommendations based on their unique fatty acid profile in order to fulfill their nutritional needs. A weight chart is not enough as a guide. Individual factors such as age, weight, stomach acid, gene type and even certain allergies impact Omega-3 absorption. Children have a different physiological makeup than adults with a higher rate of metabolism, an immature immune system and faster cell division, all of which impact their overall Omega ratio and fatty acid profile. You can’t draw a reasonable conclusion on what is your child’s optimal omega-3 blood level without knowing their starting and ending Omega-3 index. Only a scientific fatty acid blood test can provide that. Our BalanceTest is the first Omega fatty acid measurement tool that accounts for these differences for children up to 10 years, based on kids’ Omega target values. The detailed readings from the BalanceTest are revealed in a set of health markers to help parents understand their children’s unique nutritional needs, track their supplementation intake and tailor the dosage accordingly.