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Plain-English science on omega-3, ratios, dosing, and what your number actually means.
accuracyAre at-home omega-3 tests accurate? An honest answer.
If you've read that at-home blood tests aren't accurate, you're partly right. Some aren't. A finger-prick mailed to an accredited GC-FID lab is a different category...
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cornerstoneWhy testing beats just supplementing — what the ORIP Trial actually showed
The world's largest trial of omega-3 in pregnancy showed something most fish-oil marketing ignores: supplementing only helps people who actually need it. For everyone else, the...
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DHAEPA vs DHA: what's the difference?
Both are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids — but they do different things. EPA is the inflammation-and-cardiovascular molecule. DHA is the brain, eye, and pregnancy molecule. Here's...
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cornerstoneOmega-3 in pregnancy: the SAHMRI Test-and-Treat Program explained
From 2026, South Australia became the first jurisdiction in the world to offer omega-3 testing free to all pregnant women through SA Pathology. Here's the science...
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educationHow to read your omega-3 test result
Your report shows your Omega-3 Index, ratios, and category. Here's what each number means, where you sit on the reference scale, and what to do depending...
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australiaOmega-3 deficiency in Australia: where do you sit on the global map?
The 2016 Stark global survey of omega-3 status placed Australia in the 'low' band — typical RBC EPA+DHA: 4-6%, well below the 8-12% optimal range. Here's...
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cornerstoneWhat is the Omega-3 Index, and why does it matter?
The Omega-3 Index measures EPA + DHA in your red blood cells — reflecting your last 3-4 months of intake. Levels of 8-12% are linked to...
Read moreStop guessing. Know your level.
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