The Problem: A Modern Diet Out of Balance
For most of human history, people consumed a balanced 1-to-1 ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s. Today, the average Western diet has a dangerously high ratio, between 15-to-1 and 25-to-1, due to processed foods and vegetable oils. This imbalance keeps our bodies in a constant pro-inflammatory state, driving many modern health problems. The goal is to bring this ratio back below 4-to-1.
🔥 Omega-6: The Fire Starters
Omega-6 fats help your body create inflammation to fight infections and heal injuries. They are found in foods like corn oil, soybean oil, poultry, and eggs.
💧 Omega-3: The Firefighters
Omega-3 fats help calm inflammation and restore balance. The most powerful forms, EPA and DHA, are found in fatty fish like salmon and sardines.
How Omega-3s Work Their Magic
Omega-3s work at the most fundamental level of your body: your cells.
Building Better Cells
A diet rich in omega-3s, especially DHA, creates flexible and fluid cell membranes. This is vital for everything from sending nerve signals in your brain to receiving messages from hormones.
Calming Inflammation
When membranes are rich in EPA, they release signals that are much quieter and less inflammatory, turning down the volume on the body's inflammatory alarm.
The "Cleanup Crew"
EPA and DHA create special molecules (SPMs) that act as the body's "inflammation cleanup crew." They actively shut down the inflammatory process and begin tissue repair.
The Zinzino Approach: Test-Based Nutrition
Zinzino, a global health company from Sweden, pioneers test-based nutrition. Their philosophy is simple: "Test, don't guess."
1. The BalanceTest
An at-home, dried blood spot test that is scientifically proven to be accurate. It confidentially measures 11 fatty acids to determine your Omega-6:3 Balance, Omega-3 Index, and more. Samples are analyzed by Vitas, a world-leading independent lab in Norway.
2. The BalanceOil+ Formula
A unique formula combining high-quality fish oil with extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols. These powerful antioxidants protect the omega-3s from oxidation, ensuring they stay fresh and potent all the way into your cell membranes. The formula also includes Vitamin D3.
3. Re-Test and Verify
After following a personalized plan for 120 days (the time for blood cells to regenerate), a second test confirms your progress. Zinzino's data shows that 95% of people who follow this protocol reach a healthy omega-6:3 ratio of near 3:1.
Your Personal Action Plan
Your blood test results provide a personalized roadmap for your health.
Your 3-Step Strategy for Optimal Health
- Eat More Fatty Fish: Aim for two to three servings per week of fish like salmon, mackerel, or sardines.
- Choose the Right Fats: Cook with olive oil instead of omega-6-rich vegetable oils like corn, soybean, and sunflower oil.
- Consider a High-Quality Supplement: To reliably reach the optimal 8%+ Omega-3 Index, a daily supplement providing 1,000 to 2,000 mg of EPA+DHA is most efficient.