About Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio
The AA/EPA ratio directly measures the balance between the primary pro-inflammatory omega-6 (arachidonic acid) and the primary anti-inflammatory omega-3 (EPA) in cell membranes, making it one of the most sensitive indicators of inflammatory status in the body. A high ratio indicates that pro-inflammatory signalling dominates; a target below 3:1 is optimal for cardiovascular and inflammatory disease prevention. This ratio responds meaningfully to EPA-rich omega-3 supplementation within 3–4 months, making it a reliable treatment monitoring tool.