Heart & vessels · %
Omega-3 Index
The ranges we use for Omega-3 Index, with the source. Upload your report to see your value rated for your age and sex.
Ranges we useHarris WS & von Schacky C
| Rating | Range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Talk to a doctor | below 4 % | Low omega-3 index (<4 %) — associated with higher cardiovascular risk. |
| Worth improving | 4 – 8 % | Intermediate range (4–8 %). Raising EPA/DHA intake makes sense. |
| Good | 8 % and above | Favourable omega-3 index (8 % and above), the cardioprotective range. |
Source: Harris WS & von Schacky C · The Omega-3 Index: a new risk factor for death from coronary heart disease? · 2004 · open
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