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BalanceTest

Is your omega-3 working? Put it to the test.

BalanceTest

Is your omega-3 working? Put it to the test.

Over 6 billion of us are coming up short, and most supplements have no proven effect.1

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Our Western diet makes it easier to get  omega-6 but not enough omega-3. Fatty acid testing reveals whether you’re getting a balance of these essential nutrients for heart, brain and immune support. 

 

Meet the BalanceTest

At-home fatty acid screening, third-party analyzed for accurate and unbiased results.

 

Meet the BalanceTest

At-home fatty acid screening, third-party analyzed for accurate and unbiased results.

What’s in the BalanceTest for you?

Convenient dried blood spot testing with a simple fingerprick.

Actionable insights delivered as six different, science-based health markers. 

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Measurable results within 120 days to prove that your supplement routine is working.

Monitor your body’s nutrient levels that support heart, brain and immune function over time.

Your body is talking. A single drop of blood translates it.

Your fatty acid profile reveals the influence your lifestyle has on your omega-6:3 balance and key omega-3 levels.

EPA
Omega-3 your body needs from food. It’s easily incorporated in your cell membranes and used throughout the body to support normal cell function and heart health.

DHA
Omega-3 your body needs from food. It becomes part of your cell membranes easily, and helps support normal brain and vision function.

Omega-6
An essential fatty acid your body needs from food. We mainly use it for energy, immune support and to build healthy cell membranes.

1. Omega-6:3 ratio
Reflects the balance between essential Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats in your blood – key influencers of inflammation that shape your body’s immune and repair responses.
 
2. Total fatty acid profile score
Scores your overall fatty acid profile and its potential to support long-term, general health and well-being.
 
3. Omega-3 index 
Focuses on the levels of key Omega-3 fats (EPA and DHA) in your blood, which are linked to heart, brain, and eye function.
 
4. Cognitive fatty acid score
Reflects the balance of brain-supporting fatty acids that help shape your nutritional environment for cognitive function.

5. Cell membrane health
Estimates your cellular function and ability to absorb nutrients, based on the balance of saturated and fluid Omega-3 fats in your blood.

6. Arachidonic Acid (AA) Index
Measures the level of the Omega-6 fatty acid known as arachidonic acid, which plays a key role in regulating inflammation and immune response.

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How to take the test

How to read the test

Certified and secured third-party analysis

Confidential and unbiased results, managed exclusively by an independent chemical analysis lab. Learn more

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1,699,832 BalanceTests performed to date.

Based on the world's largest data bank for fatty acid dried blood spot testing.

“Your body speaks volumes using signals from your key fatty acids. BalanceTest translates them. All you have to do is listen.”

Emmalee Gisslevik, PhD 
Senior Research & Development Specialist

European health and safety certified

All health test kits in the Zinzino portfolio are CE marked. This means that the dried blood spot test and all its components meet the EU’s essential health, environment, and safety requirements and are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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The foundation for a life in balance

When your body is in balance, your life is on track. Test, don’t guess! An omega-3 supplement routine tailored to your needs is pure logic. Getting proof that it’s working should be too. That’s our Balance concept.

Two tests. One picture of your nutritional health.

Our BalanceTest provides the status of your body’s essential fatty acid building blocks, and the Gut Health Test reveals signals of how your gut microbiome and body are responding.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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Sources and disclaimer*:
 
Please note! This is a self-screening health test intended for informational purposes only, and the results should not be used to diagnose, treat, or cure.
 
Vitas logo: Your unique test results are third-party analyzed in strict confidentiality by independent, Norwegian laboratory.
 
1. The National Library of Medicine, Nov 2025, An overview of national and international long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake recommendations for healthy populations.