- Cardiometabolic health: Context for lipid balance and cardiovascular risk markers.
- Inflammation patterns: Ongoing inflammatory symptoms or inflammatory conditions.
- Fatigue and energy levels: Persistent tiredness or reduced stamina.
- Cognitive function: Brain fog, poor focus or mental fatigue.
- Mood and emotional balance: Low mood, irritability or mood fluctuations.
- Skin health: Dry skin, eczema or other inflammatory skin concerns.
- Joint comfort: Joint stiffness or discomfort.
- Dietary fat intake: Long-term low-fat diets or high omega-6 intake.
- Metabolic health: Weight changes or metabolic imbalance.
- Hormonal balance: Hormone-related symptoms influenced by lipid metabolism.
Overview
The Fatty Acids add-on for Metabolomix+ measures essential and metabolic fatty acids using GCMS technology from a dried blood spot collected via finger prick. The panel includes omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, as well as markers of delta-6 desaturase activity and cardiovascular risk.
Fatty acid patterns may be clinically relevant when reviewing inflammation-related symptoms, cardiometabolic concerns, skin health, mood changes or energy levels. When combined with organic acids, amino acids, vitamin markers and oxidative stress markers already included in Metabolomix+, this add-on provides additional context around dietary fat intake and lipid balance.
Practitioners typically interpret fatty acid results alongside dietary history, supplement use, metabolic markers, lifestyle factors and other laboratory findings. This integrated view helps place fatty acid patterns into a broader nutritional and lifestyle framework for individual clients.
Practical
Please note you need to purchase the Metabolomix+ test with this product. Other available add-ons:
- Urine elements add-on for Metabolomix+
- Genomics add-on for Metabolomix+
- Vitamin D add-on for Metabolomix+
Sample required:
Bloodspot - Finger prick
Fast for 12 hours prior to your collection. Do not eat solid food. Drink only water when necessary.
Collect your blood spot sample in the morning within 30 minutes of waking, and before eating or drinking anything (except water).