The purpose of this study is to determine increases in the Omega Index test indicating optimal Omega-3s particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels for overall systemic benefits including healthy cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels as shown in the OmegaIndex (OmegaQuant) research.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
130
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Mean Changes in Omega-3 Index (OmegaQuant)
OmegaQuant provides Omega Index which is a percentage of omega 3 fatty acids particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the erythrocytes. The baseline values of OmegaIndex will be compared to repeated measurements obtained at at a 4-, 8- and 12-week. The OmegaQuant labs in Sioux Falls, SD analyze the blood samples to obtain omega-3 levels, omega-6 fatty acids, cis-Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids. Additionally, arachidonic acid to eicosapentaenoic acid ratio and omega 3 to omega 6 ratios will be calculated
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks
Mean Changes in omega 3 to omega 6 ratios
The baseline values of omega 3 to omega 6 ratios provided by the blood erythrocyte testing performed the OmegaQuant test will be compared to repeated measurements obtained at a 4-, 8- and 12-week.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks
Mean Changes in General Health Questionnaire
Eligible participants will be asked to complete the General Health Questionnaire during each visit to monitor secondary observational improvements and overall compliance. The questionnaire will assess: overall health \& wellbeing, overall mood, energy level, stress, mental focus, joint health; along with changes in skin, hair, nails, and dry eye (if applicable). With a lower score considered to be a worse outcome
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks
Mean changes to Hb a1c with Omega Boost supplementation
For the once daily group Baseline Hba1c is evaluated and will be repeated at various time points that is 4, 8 and 12 weeks. The groups will be compared. A reduction or decrease in values over time is considered an improvement.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks
Mean changes to total cholesterol with Omega Boost supplementation
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For the once-daily group, baseline total cholesterol is evaluated and will be repeated at various time points that is 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. The groups will be compared. A reduction or decrease in values over time is considered an improvement.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks
Mean changes to low-density lipoprotein with Omega Boost supplementation
For the once-daily group, baseline low-density lipoprotein is evaluated and will be repeated at various time points which are 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. The groups will be compared. A reduction or decrease in values over time is considered an improvement.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks
Mean changes to high-density lipoprotein with Omega Boost supplementation
For the once-daily group baseline high-density lipoprotein is evaluated and will be repeated at various time points that is 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. The groups will be compared. An increase in values over time is considered an improvement.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks
Mean changes to triglycerides with Omega Boost supplementation
For the once-daily group baseline triglycerides is evaluated and will be repeated at various time points which are 4 weeks, 8 week, and 12 weeks. The groups will be compared. A reduction or decrease in values over time is considered an improvement.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks