Omega‑3 Testing Explained: What a High Omega‑6 to Omega‑3 Ratio Reveals About Inflammation
Omega‑3 Testing Explained: What a High Omega‑6 to Omega‑3 Ratio Reveals About Inflammation
In this episode, Jess sits down with Tavis Piatoly from OmegaQuant to unpack what your omega‑3 test results are actually telling you—and why a high omega‑6 to omega‑3 ratio can quietly fuel chronic inflammation in both humans and animals. Together, they break down how tests like the omega‑3 index work, what those percentages and ratios really mean, and how far off the average modern diet is from where we want to be.
Building on Jess’s earlier “Omegas for Dummies” episode with Judah Veitel from Nordic Naturals, this conversation moves from theory into application: real client patterns, example ranges, and what tends to shift when people and pets finally get into a healthier omega‑3 zone. You’ll hear about the links between fatty acid balance and issues like joint pain, skin problems, behavior changes, cardiovascular risk, and that vague “always inflamed” feeling so many of us accept as normal.
If you’ve ever looked at an omega‑3 lab report and thought, “Okay… now what?”, or you’re wondering whether your current fish oil, pet food, or diet is enough to move the needle, this episode will give you a clear, practical framework for testing, interpreting, and taking action.
Interview with Judah: https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/174-the-omega-revolution-shocking-health-benefits-for-you-and-your-pets/
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Director of Sales and Sports Dietitian
Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN has been working in the field of high performance and Sports Nutrition for the past 25 years designing personalized nutrition programs for high school, college, and professional athletes.
He currently serves as the Director of Sales and Business Development for OmegaQuant Labs, where oversees the operations and sales of their Omega 3 testing and supplementation program healthcare practitioners, collegiate and professional teams, and supplement brands.
He is also an adjunct faculty for Concordia University of Chicago’s Exercise Science department where he teaches graduate courses in Vitamins/Minerals, Sports Nutrition, and Exercise and Nutrition for Weight Management.
He is also the Co-Founder of the company My Sports Dietitian (www.mysportsd.com), an online Sports Nutrition education company that provides digital tools (Eat 2 Win Nutrition App) and services for High School and Collegiate Athletic Programs, Performance Centers, and Club Sport Teams.
He is the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer/Formulator of Liquid Fuel Nutrition (www.drinkliquidfuel.com) an innovative Sport and Hydration beverage that uses a low-glycemic carbohydrate combined with an electrolyte formula designed to optimize an individual’s performance and hydration levels.
He was the Sports Dietitian for the New Orleans Saints from 2006-2013 and New Orleans Pelicans from 2008-2013. He also served as the Sports Dietitian for the Tulane Athletics from 2002-2014 and the Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine’s NFL Players Association…Read More