ABOUT THE TEST
Frequently, Fat intake is associated with overweight or obesity, however, Fatty acids are molecules essential for life. In fact, all immune mediators of inflammation come from dietary fats, so know the quantities, The type of fat that is consumed and how they are incorporated into our body is essential in the context of inflammation and the diseases associated with it..
The test reflects the consumption of fatty acids 3-4 last months, while the analysis of fatty acids in serum only does it from the last 7-10 days.
The parameters analyzed are the following:
- Saturated fatty acids: myristic acid, palmitic and stearic
- Trans fatty acids: elaidic acid
- Monounsaturated fatty acids: palmitoleic acid (omega-7) and oleic (omega-9)
- Omega-6 long chain fatty acids: linoleic acid (essential), arachidonic, gamma-linolenic and dihomo-gamma-linolenic
- Omega-3 long chain fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (essential), eicosapentaenoico (EPA) y docosahexanoico (DHA)
- Ratios and indexes: arachidonic/eicosapentanoic ratio (main marker of the inflammatory state), omega-6/omega-3 and omega3 index (EPA + DHA)
The results include nutritional recommendations in order to correct possible imbalances caused through diet.
IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
The test FATS Food can be done at any age (childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age) and is especially indicated in:
- People who want know the quality of the fats they eat In your usual diet
- People with inflammatory diseases, immune or allergic
- People with cardiovascular diseases (dislipemias, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, etc.)
- People with mood disturbances, behavioral or cognitive deficit
- People who want proactively manage your health
PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS
- It is necessary to go to a SYNLAB center to take the test
- With advises fasting 4 hours* prior to sample collection
*Use: If you have not fasted, Samples will be accepted from those who have had a snack or a light meal during the 4 hours prior to sample collection.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?
The test requires a blood sample, so You need to go to a SYNLAB center to take the test so follow the next steps!
- Find your nearest center here: SYNLAB CENTERS
- go to the center the day you prefer the pide quotes ASK FOR A DATE
- the day of your visit, go to the center with your printed invoice or on your mobile and show your DNI or passport
- Your results will be available in 11 days
- You will be able to access your results in www.synlab.es SEE TYPE REPORT
