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Fatty Acid Profiles

Overview

Improve patient compliance: Testing guides and supports your recommendations for higher doses of fatty acid supplements
Inflammatory balance: Improper fatty acid intake affects the balance of anti- and pro-inflammatory eicsanoids, increasing health risks
Statins: Among the top five drugs prescribed last year, statins have been shown to unfavorably alter this inflammatory balance.
Increased free radical production: Consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) without increasing antioxidant intake will cause increased production of free radicals.
Immune suppression: Excessive consumption of omega-3 fatty acids can suppress immune function, leading to infections and poor wound healing.