An optimal omega-3 index score occurs when omega-3 fatty acids constitute more than 8 percent of total red blood cell membrane fatty acids

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Salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and herring are small fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D

Omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies contribute to depression, dementia, ADHD, and bipolar disorder

Incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids into cell membranes increases membrane fluidity

An omega-3 index below 4 percent is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease

Approximately 60 percent of the structural fat in the human brain is composed of docosahexaenoic acid

Approximately 50 percent of Americans have an omega-3 index score below 4 percent

Approximately 95 percent of Americans maintain an omega-3 index score below the optimal threshold of 8 percent

Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid that can be sourced directly from fish or algae

Cold-water fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids to maintain cellular membrane fluidity in cold environments

Red blood cell membrane fatty acid profiles and lipidomics are laboratory methods used to evaluate membrane lipid composition

As of November 2026, Justin Mares has had comprehensive blood lab work performed every six months over a five-year period

Canned mackerel provides dietary omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, and minerals

Diagnostic testing by Function Health revealed that 70 percent of tested individuals are deficient in at least one essential nutrient

The baseline diagnostic membership at Function Health evaluates over 110 distinct biological biomarkers

Approximately 90 percent of the American population is deficient in essential omega-3 fatty acids

Andrew Huberman consumes Lovaza, a prescription omega-3 formulation, to ingest more than one gram of eicosapentaenoic acid daily

Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish support brain development, vascular function, and gut microbiome diversity

Sprats and trout are classified as oily fish rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids

Three weekly portions of oily fish are sufficient to meet human dietary needs for omega-3 fatty acids

C-peptide is an insulin precursor that reflects the amount of endogenous insulin synthesized by the pancreas