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      I show a deficit in Omega 3 but no issue with EPA or DHA. I am looking into an Omega 3 supplement but they are mainly comprised of EPA and DHA. How can I have an issue with Omega 3 but not EPA and DHA

      The main 3 omega 3s are DHA, EPA and ALA. We do not currently test for ALA and as such this made the one that could be imbalanced. The best way to perhaps address this is via a 2 step process:

      1. Rebalance the levels with quality fish oil.
      2. Reduce inflammation in the body by cutting out inflammatory foods/toxins/metals. We have to bear in mind that the role of omega 3 is to reduce inflammation in the body and so helping out the body by reducing exposure to inflammation then may also help.