Research
What a four-month retest actually shows
Why the Omega-3 Index needs 12–16 weeks to stabilise after a dose change.
LEARN HUB
Everything about omega-3, in plain English
Plain-English guides to omega-3 status, dosing, food sources, and the ratios on your report — written for patients, useful for clinicians.
+
Try the calculator: how much omega-3 are you really getting?
Estimate your dietary EPA+DHA, compare to the optimal target, and get a supplementation dose tailored to your starting status.
Cornerstone topics
Omega-3 Index 101
The single number that reflects four months of intake — and why 8–12% is the target.
Read the guide →How much EPA+DHA do I need?
The gap between official guidelines and the dose published research suggests for optimal status.
Read the guide →Omega-3 in seafood: the full table
EPA and DHA per 100 g for 15 species, with cooking and sustainability notes.
See the table →The Omega-6 : Omega-3 ratio
Why the modern Western ratio of 15:1 matters, and what a healthy target looks like.
Read the guide →The AA : EPA ratio
The inflammatory balance marker on your report — what it means and how to shift it.
Read the guide →Plant-based & vegan omega-3
ALA conversion limits, algal oil dosing, and getting to optimal without fish.
Read the guide →Choosing an omega-3 supplement
Triglyceride vs ethyl ester, EPA:DHA ratios, third-party testing, and freshness.
Read the guide →Improving your ratios
Practical food and supplement strategy for moving the Omega-6:3 and AA:EPA ratios.
Read the guide →The Omega-3 Calculator
Plug in your diet and current status — get a personalised daily EPA+DHA target.
Open the tool →From the blog
Practice
The Australian baseline: 4.5% and what to do about it
Where most Australians sit on the Index, and the gap to the optimal range.
Clinical
The AA:EPA ratio in clinical practice
How clinicians are using the inflammation marker alongside the Index.