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class=\"myh-subtitle\"\u003eA 38-marker fatty acid blood panel that reveals your omega-3 to omega-6 balance, trans fat exposure, and full lipid membrane profile, telling you whether your diet is actually protecting your brain and cardiovascular system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule your draw or walk in\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBook an at-home phlebotomist appointment, or walk into any Dynacare collection lab at your convenience.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour blood is collected by a certified professional\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA trained phlebotomist comes to you at home, or you visit your nearest Dynacare lab. The draw takes about 10 to 15 minutes given the panel depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults appear in your MyHealthspan app\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYour full fatty acid profile is reviewed by a Nurse Practitioner and delivered in your secure app alongside your main panel results.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-step-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-minute coaching session focused on your blood results\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA Longevity Coach walks you through all of your blood results, including your omega index, ratio imbalances, and trans fat markers, with specific dietary and supplementation recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"myh-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is in the range associated with reduced cardiovascular and inflammatory disease risk, and how far off you might be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your EPA and DHA levels confirm that your fish oil or omega-3 supplement is actually being absorbed and utilized at therapeutic levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether dietary trans fats are circulating in your bloodstream at levels that contribute to arterial inflammation, even if your standard cholesterol looks normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow your saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fat profile reflects your overall dietary pattern and its impact on cellular membrane health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"myh-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatty acid add-on pricing: At Home: $399 | Walk-in Dynacare lab: $299 \u003cspan class=\"myh-clinic-save\"\u003eSave $100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38-marker fatty acid profile spanning C14 to C24, including saturated, monounsaturated, omega-3, omega-6, and trans fat categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be purchased with a MyHealthspan Focus, Starter, or Baseline blood panel. Cannot be ordered as a standalone test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurse Practitioner review \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-on-1 coaching session \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults delivered securely in your MyHealthspan app alongside your main panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Test Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-persona\"\u003eThe Fatty Acid Panel is for someone already doing a blood panel who wants to know whether their omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is optimized for brain health, cardiovascular protection, and inflammation control. It is most often chosen by people who supplement with fish oil or flaxseed and want objective confirmation that their supplementation is working, those following a specific dietary protocol such as keto, Mediterranean, or vegan who want every nutritional variable measured, or anyone with a family history of cardiovascular disease or cognitive decline who wants to leave no nutritional variable unexamined.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Biomarker Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-biomarker-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-biomarker-cat\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSaturated Fats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyristic Acid (C14:0), Palmitic Acid (C16:0), Stearic Acid (C18:0)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-biomarker-cat\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMonounsaturated Fats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOleic Acid (C18:1n-9), Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1n-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-biomarker-cat\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOmega-6 Fatty Acids\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinoleic Acid (C18:2n-6), Arachidonic Acid (AA, C20:4n-6), Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA, C18:3n-6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-biomarker-cat\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOmega-3 Fatty Acids\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA, C18:3n-3), Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA, C20:5n-3), Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA, C22:6n-3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-biomarker-cat\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrans Fats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaidic Acid, Vaccenic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-biomarker-cat\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull C14–C24 Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional fatty acid markers completing the full 38-marker profile from C14 through C24 chain lengths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-icon\"\u003e🩺\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoctor-founded\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dr. Zia Poonja, practicing oncologist. Every protocol is clinically designed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-icon\"\u003e🔒\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHIPA + PIPEDA compliant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your health data stays in Canada, encrypted and private.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-icon\"\u003e💳\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSA\/FSA eligible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your health spending account.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-icon\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"myh-trust-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-star rated\u003c\/strong\u003e on Trustpilot. Trusted by thousands of Canadians.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-testimonial\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"MyHealthspan is one of the best decisions I made and offered much more value than other services I used in the past. The ease of the bloodwork done at my home, and my personal longevity coach — I can't say enough good things about the experience.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eRobert R., MyHealthspan member\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-q\"\u003eWhy can't I order this as a standalone test? \u003cspan class=\"myh-toggle\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-a\"\u003eFatty acid results are most meaningful when interpreted alongside your broader metabolic and cardiovascular markers. An elevated omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, for instance, means something quite different depending on your hs-CRP, ApoB, and lipid panel results. By pairing the Fatty Acid Panel with a full blood panel, your Longevity Coach can give you a complete, contextual picture rather than a single data point without a frame of reference.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does an omega-3 deficiency actually look like in results? \u003cspan class=\"myh-toggle\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-a\"\u003eAn omega-3 deficiency typically shows up as a low omega-3 index (the combined percentage of EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes), a high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, and low absolute levels of EPA and DHA. Research consistently associates an omega-3 index below 4% with meaningfully elevated cardiovascular and cognitive risk. Many people who eat a typical Western diet or supplement inconsistently fall below optimal levels without knowing it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-q\"\u003eI take fish oil supplements. Will the test tell me if they're working? \u003cspan class=\"myh-toggle\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-a\"\u003eYes, this is one of the most common reasons members add this panel. Circulating EPA and DHA levels directly reflect what your body is actually absorbing and utilizing, not just what you are consuming. Supplement dose, form (ethyl ester versus triglyceride), timing, and individual absorption all affect real-world levels. Many people are surprised to find their supplementation is moving the needle less than expected, and the results give your coach a precise target to work toward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-q\"\u003eHow does this panel differ from a standard cholesterol test? \u003cspan class=\"myh-toggle\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-a\"\u003eA standard cholesterol test measures lipoprotein particles, not the fatty acids within them. The Fatty Acid Panel looks at the actual fat molecules circulating in your bloodstream and incorporated into your cell membranes, including the omega-3, omega-6, saturated, monounsaturated, and trans fat fractions. It answers a completely different question. Cholesterol tells you about particle risk. Fatty acids tell you about the nutritional environment your cardiovascular and neurological systems are operating in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-q\"\u003eCan a fatty acid imbalance cause inflammation even if my hs-CRP looks normal? \u003cspan class=\"myh-toggle\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-faq-a\"\u003eYes. hs-CRP is a downstream marker of acute systemic inflammation. A high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio can create a pro-inflammatory cellular environment, particularly in the brain and arterial walls, that does not always elevate hs-CRP at a detectable level in early stages. Measuring the ratio directly gives you an upstream view of inflammatory potential before it manifests in standard blood markers, which is precisely the kind of early signal that proactive longevity testing is designed to catch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myh-upsell\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0!important;\"\u003eThis blood panel is a one-time purchase. Looking for annual testing with coaching included? 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