Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) perform many functions in the body. In fact, no cell, tissue, gland or organ can work normally without them. Due to an unfounded fear of healthy fats (and the overabundance of unhealthy, processed fats found in our food supply), most athletes consume too few omega 3 fats (found primarily in oily fish and, in smaller amounts, walnuts and flaxseed oil) and too many omega 6 fats (found in corn, soy, canola and safflower oils).

Optimal and balanced EFA levels reduce inflammation, increase endurance, shorten recovery time, protect the joints, improve both mood and concentration and promote deeper sleep. This finger stick/blood spot (which includes the HS-Omega-3 Index®) will assess your body's ratio of Omega 3 (healthy fats) to Omega 6 (unhealthy fats). 

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