Changes in Whole Blood Fatty Acids Levels Following Whole Food Omega-3 Tuna Supplementation

Summary

This study follows previously known ideas that supplementing will adjust mean levels. It shows that in order to know if a single patient’s levels are adequate and reach a specific amount, that patient’s blood level must be tested.

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Testing can identify if, and how well, a patient responds to supplementation. However, it should not be assumed that merely increasing the dose of fatty acids in non-responders is the answer. Issues with the individual’s fatty acid absorption, metabolism, and underlying inflammatory triggers could also be involved, necessitating additional, more in-depth fatty acid analysis. The levels and ratios of fatty acids have been shown to make a significant impact on health, making their evaluation critical in any clinical workup.