Balance Test
Is our omega-3 working? Put it to the test.
Balance Test
Is our omega-3 working? Put it to the test.
Over 6 billion of us are coming up short1 and most supplements have no proven effect.
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.
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
Essential fatty acids 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.
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
1,696,762 BalanceTests effectués à ce jour
D’après la plus grande banque de données d’analyse de gouttes de sang séché au monde.
“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
CE-marking
All health test kits in the Zinzino portfolio are CE marked - European health and safety certified.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.