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The Omega-3 Index and Why It Matters

Your Omega-3 Index (O3I) measures how much of the essential fatty acids EPA + DHA are built into your red-blood-cell membranes.

It’s one of the clearest biomarkers for long-term cardiovascular and cognitive health.

When your Omega-3 Index is low, the body struggles to protect itself from inflammation, fatigue, and cardiovascular strain.

When it’s high – around 8% – you’re in the optimal range linked to stronger heart protection, sharper focus, and better overall wellbeing 

  • < 4% – Deficient

    Higher risk for heart and brain issues; common in Western diets.

  • 4-6% – Marginal

    Some intake, but not enough to support performance or resilience.

  • 6-8% – Functional

    Noticeable improvements in focus, stress recovery, and daily health.

  • ≈ 8% – Optimal

    The target zone for cardiovascular protection and cognitive balance.

The problem persists

Despite oceans of supplements, most people in the US and Europe still fall short of this ideal range. Meanwhile, populations in Norway, Iceland, and Japan consistently reach that protective 8%...

Jan Philipp Schuchardt, Philine Beinhorn, Xue Feng Hu, Hing Man Chan, Kaitlin Roke, Aldo Bernasconi, Andreas Hahn, Aleix Sala-Vila, Ken D. Stark, William S. Harris, Omega-3 world map: 2024 update, Progress in Lipid Research,Volume 95,2024,101286, ISSN 0163-7827, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plipres.2024.101286

Measurably better omega-3 index improvement

Our science isn’t borrowed – it’s built on evidence

In a controlled 3-month clinical study, 60 professional athletes took NFO Omega-3 Forte daily (310 mg EPA + 205 mg DHA). The results demonstrated measurable improvements in cardiovascular and recovery markers.

Omega-3 Index restored – 18% of athletes started below the healthy 8% level; after 3 months, none remained deficient.

Lipid profile transformation

  • Total cholesterol ↓ 9.8%
  • LDL ("bad") cholesterol ↓ 17.2%
  • VLDL ↓ 47.6%
  • Triglycerides ↓ 13.3%
  • Atherogenic index ↓ 36.3%
  • HDL ("good") cholesterol ↑ 22.4%

Daily NFO Omega-3 intake optimizes the Omega-3 Index, enhances endurance, and supports heart and brain health – naturally.

Kruglova I.V., Davidyan O.V. (2017). Effectiveness of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Complex of Recovery Measures for Athletes. Voprosy Dietologii, 7(3): 20–27. DOI: 10.20953/2224-5448-2017-3-20-27.

Improved metabolic balance and cognitive performance

Clinical studies confirmed that NFO® Omega-3 significantly improves metabolic balance and cognitive performance.

1. Restores the Omega-3 Index

In a 6-month prospective study involving 90 children (ages 3–17) with lipid metabolism disorders, daily supplementation of NFO® Omega-3 (1000–2000 mg EPA + DHA) raised the share of participants with an optimal Omega-3 Index > 8% from 13.3% to 38.8%.

No side effects were reported — only measurable biochemical improvement and faster recovery.

The effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiency on the lipid profile and metabolic status of children of various ages withheterogeneous lipid metabolism disorders / I.N. Zakharova [et al.] // Pediatrician’s practice. 2024;(2)

2. Boosts Cognitive Focus

A parallel 6-month clinical study involving 87 children and adolescents (ages 6–17) showed remarkable results.

After daily intake of NFO® Omega-3 (1000 mg):

  • The share of participants achieving an optimal Omega-3 Index > 8% increased from 16.6% to 78.3% — a nearly five-fold improvement.
  • Concentration and attention stability (Bourdon Correction Test) improved significantly (p < 0.05).
  • Children made fewer mistakes and maintained focus longer, showing enhanced neural efficiency and oxygen utilization.

Zakharova IN, Korchagina IuV, Pshenichnikova II. Positive effect of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on cognitive functions of childrenand adolescents with lipid metabolism disorders. Pediatrics. Consilium Medicum. 2024;2:***-***. DOI: 10.26442/26586630.2024.2.202930

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