The omega 6:3 ratio
How many omega 6 for one omega 3 in your blood. The report aims for less than 3:1. In Europe, the average without supplements is 15:1 (over 800,000 Vitas tests).
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The omega 3 test in 4 steps
A drop of blood from your fingertip, a blotting card, an independent laboratory. Here is what happens, from the box to the results, and what the numbers in the report mean.
Emmanuel MartineauZinzino Independent Partner · updated on 2026-11-02
The 4 steps
SamplingWash and warm your hands, then a small prick on the fingertip. One drop falls into each circle of the card, without touching the paper. About one minute in all.
DryingThe card dries flat for about ten minutes. The method is called dried blood spot: for fatty acids, it is comparable to a blood draw from the arm.
MailingThe card goes into its envelope, then into the foil pouch with the small pouch that keeps it dry, then into the envelope addressed to the laboratory.
Analysis and reportThe independent Vitas laboratory in Norway analyses the sample. Results arrive online in 10 to 20 days, under an anonymous ID that only you see.
What the report shows
The omega 3 index
The share of EPA and DHA in your red blood cells. The report aims for at least 8 %, and above 10 % is even better.
The protection value
A marker in the report that combines several fatty acids, with its target stated plainly.
11 fatty acids
Saturated, omega 9, omega 6, omega 3: about 98 % of the fatty acids in your blood, each as a percentage.
Why test again at 120 days
The values reflect your diet over the last 120 days, the lifespan of blood cells. Testing earlier would only show part of the change.
Stop guessing. Measure.
The test is ordered from the official Zinzino shop in your country. The subscription kit includes a second test at 120 days to compare, as long as the subscription is active and fully paid.
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt?
A small prick on the fingertip, like a blood sugar check. Sampling takes about a minute.
Who sees my results?
Only you, under an anonymous ID. The laboratory states that it destroys samples after analysis.
How long until I get my results?
Usually 10 to 20 days after the laboratory receives the sample.
Is the test used to diagnose a disease?
No. It is an analysis of the fatty acids in your blood, for information only. For any health question, talk to a health professional.