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In a world flooded with supplement options, conflicting health advice, and uncertainty about whether your doctor’s recommendations are sufficient, who can you trust? How can you be sure that what you’re doing is genuinely improving your health?

If you are deficient in Vitamin D3, there’s no need to rely solely on symptoms such as fatigue, bone pain, a weakened immune system, or mood changes. A scientifically validated Dried Blood Spot (DBS) test can accurately confirm the deficiency. If a deficiency is identified, you can begin supplementing with Vitamin D3 and retest in 8-12 weeks to ensure your supplementation is effective.

In addition to evaluating whether you experience relief from common symptoms of Vitamin D3 deficiency, the DBS test provides an unbiased confirmation of your progress. While not everyone is deficient in Vitamin D3, ensuring adequate levels allows you to rule out deficiency as a cause of your symptoms and explore other potential factors if symptoms persist.

Organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Alzheimer’s Association emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio. This balance is crucial for reducing inflammation, preventing chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, lowering the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s, reducing suicidal thoughts, and supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism and ADHD. The benefits of improving one’s Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio are substantial, to say the least.

In addition to knowing your Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios, it is equally, if not more, important to monitor your Arachidonic Acid (AA) levels. AA is a biomarker that can predict risks associated with blood clots, heart attack, stroke, and the narrowing of arteries. Maintaining healthy levels of Arachidonic Acid can also reduce the risk of chronic inflammation, which is linked to conditions such as arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and even certain cancers. Furthermore, balanced AA levels play a role in optimizing cellular function, regulating immune responses, and supporting overall cardiovascular health.

Three Life-Changing Questions

1. 1. Do you know your Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio?
   2. Are you getting enough Omega-3s?
   3. Are you aware of your Arachidonic Acid levels?

The BalanceTest, a scientifically validated Dried Blood Spot (DBS) test, provides precise answers to all three questions. BalanceOil+, formulated with a proprietary blend of polyphenols and Omega-3s, is specifically designed to help you optimize your outcomes for these critical health markers. How do we know it works? The DBS test provides accurate, science-backed results—because data doesn’t lie.

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The following is a brief bibliography with citations supporting the article, ‘5 Minutes That Can Help Your Life,’ written by Robert Ferguson:

1. World Health Organization (WHO). (2010). Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition: Report of an expert consultation. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Link
2. National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2022). Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Health Professional Fact Sheet. Office of Dietary Supplements. Link
3. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (n.d.). Omega-3 Fatty Acids: An Essential Contribution. The Nutrition Source. Link
4. National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2024). Researchers identify new mechanism that links fasting to reduced inflammation, lower disease risk. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Link
5. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2014). Dietary linoleic acid and risk of coronary heart disease. The Nutrition Source. Link
6. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2007). Ask the expert: Omega-3 fatty acids. The Nutrition Source. Link
7. National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2022). Modified Soybeans May Provide Cardiovascular Benefits. NIH Intramural Research Program. Link
8. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). (n.d.). Omega-3 Supplements: What You Need To Know. Link
9. National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2024). Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Link
10. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). (n.d.). Arachidonic acid intake (Concept Id: C0556127). MedGen. Link
11. Richardson, A. J. (2006). Omega-3 fatty acids in ADHD and related neurodevelopmental disorders. International Review of Psychiatry, 18(2), 155-172. Link
12. Bozzatello, P., Brignolo, E., & Bellino, S. (2021). Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Medicina, 57(4), 344. Link
13. Yui, K., Koshiba, M., & Nakamura, S. (2012). Effects of Large Doses of Arachidonic Acid Added to Docosahexaenoic Acid on Social Impairment in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 32(2), 200-206. Link
14. Gow, R. V., & Hibbeln, J. R. (2014). Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Nutrient Deficits in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Opportunities for Intervention. International Review of Psychiatry, 26(2), 233-244. Link

These sources provide comprehensive information on the importance of Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios, the role of Arachidonic Acid, and their implications for health, supporting the content of Robert Ferguson’s ‘5 Minutes That Can Help Your Life.’

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Robert Ferguson is a California- and Florida-based single father of two daughters, nutritionist, researcher, best-selling author, speaker, podcast and television host, health advisor, NAACP Image Award Nominee, creator of the Diet Free Life methodology, Chief Nutrition Officer for iCoura Health, and he serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association. You can e-mail Robert at robert@dietfreelife.com.