Children need reference values based on kids – not adults

Not only are children using energy to move, they also constantly grow, develop new tissue and are under complex processes of maturation. Consequently, the amount of energy and types of nutrition needed, per kilogram body mass, is greater and different than that of an adult. This is especially true for essential fatty acids, and is the reason why a child’s fatty acids profile in blood naturally diverges from an adult’s. BalanceTest is the first Omega fatty acid measurement tool that account for these differences for children up to 10 years.

New knowledge on children’s Omega-3 index

The target Omega-3 Index for adults is ≥8%, while new research suggests that ≥6% is the optimal level for kids.

The target Omega-3 Index for adults is ≥8% and are based on heart health indicators whereas in children, the beneficial outcomes of Omega fatty acids are measured in relation to cognition. This is because cognition is the most important developmental aspect to determine future health outcomes for the child. The most recent review on effects of Omega-3 in Children found that the most beneficial outcomes for cognition in children occur with an Omega-3 Index of ≥6% (van der Wurff et al., 2020).

Omega-6 blood levels in children

Omega-6 is especially important during brain development and maturation.

A growing child’s Neurological health requires sufficient levels of AA (Arachidonic Acid) for the growth, repair, maintenance, and protection of neurons. Because of this crucial involvement in brain development, children naturally have a slightly higher percentage of Omega-6 levels in blood than adults. This is demonstrated in contemporary international research and confirmed in data from Zinzino’s database with over 800.000 blood tests in different age groups (See figure 1).

Total Omega 6

Total long chain Omega-6

Aa

Dgla

10%

Adults

6.5-9.5%

4.5-6.4%
9.6-12.5%

0-4.4%
12.6-25%

Kids

7-10%

4.5-6.9%
10.1-12.5%

0-4.4%
12.6-25%

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