27/08/2026
We’ve talked about omega 6… so what about omega 3?
Omega 3 is an essential fat that our bodies need, with EPA and DHA being particularly important.
For women in midlife, omega 3 is relevant to so many areas we’re often thinking about:
• Brain & concentration – DHA supports normal brain function
• Mood & emotional wellbeing – omega 3 is an important part of healthy brain and nervous system function
• Heart health – increasingly important as we move through menopause and beyond
• Eyes & vision – DHA helps maintain normal vision
• Aches & recovery – omega 3 is involved in the body’s normal inflammatory processes
• Skin, scalp & hair – healthy fats are important building blocks for our cells
• Cellular health – EPA and DHA become part of our cell membranes, helping them stay fluid and flexible
And that last one is really interesting.
When our cell membranes become more rigid, it can make it harder for nutrients to move into the cells and for waste products to move out efficiently.
Think of the cell membrane almost like a doorway. We want it flexible enough to allow what the cell needs in and what it no longer needs out.
This is another reason why the balance between the different fats in our diet matters.
We need both omega 6 and omega 3, but many of us naturally consume much more omega 6 than omega 3 through our modern diet.
The BalanceTest looks at what is actually present in your blood, including your EPA and DHA levels, your omega 6 to omega 3 balance and an indication of your cell membrane health.
Because rather than guessing whether your fatty acids are in balance, you can actually measure them.
