Looking for an alternative to a Zinzino kit with an at-home test and monthly refills?
Short answer: Of the providers we checked, Eqology is the closest like-for-like alternative: its 6-month concept bundles Pure Arctic Oil refills with two Omega-3 tests for £323 (Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026). Thorne's at-home test page lists no omega-3 test, and Rootine's blood test measures vitamins B6, B9, B12 and D3. We are an Eqology partner. Details on prices, pausing and changing refills are in Eqology vs. Zinzino and which providers let you pause deliveries; for Thorne and Rootine see Thorne vs. Zinzino.
Is a zinc test better than an omega-3 test?
Short answer: Neither is better, because they measure different nutrients and answer different questions. An omega-3 test cannot tell you your zinc status, and a zinc test cannot tell you your omega-3 level. Choose the test for the nutrient you want to know about, and speak to your GP or pharmacist about any health concern.
| Omega-3 Index test | Zinc test | |
|---|---|---|
| What is measured | EPA and DHA as a share of the fatty acids in red blood cells, from a dried blood spot; the Eqology and Zinzino tests also report 11 fatty acids | Serum or plasma zinc is the measure typically used in clinical practice (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, read 31.10.2026) |
| Limits of the measure | Shows omega-3 status only | Serum zinc is affected by age, sex, time of day and infections, and does not always correlate with dietary or supplemental zinc intake (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements) |
| Official guidance | See our Omega-3 Index test guide for how the test works and how to read it | "You should be able to get all the zinc you need from your daily diet"; do not take more than 25 mg of zinc supplements a day unless a doctor advises it (NHS, read 31.10.2026) |
Frequently asked questions
Is a zinc test better than an omega-3 test?
Neither is better, because they measure different nutrients. An omega-3 test shows your Omega-3 Index (EPA and DHA in red blood cells) and says nothing about zinc. Serum or plasma zinc is the usual zinc measure, but it varies with age, sex, time of day and infections and does not always match intake (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements). The NHS says you should be able to get all the zinc you need from your diet and advises no more than 25 mg of zinc supplements a day unless a doctor says otherwise.
What are the alternatives to Zinzino Premier kits that bundle at-home tests with monthly supplement refills?
Of the providers we checked, Eqology is the closest match: its 6-month concept bundles Pure Arctic Oil refills with two Omega-3 tests for £323 (Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026). Thorne's at-home test page lists no omega-3 test, Rootine's blood test measures vitamins B6, B9, B12 and D3, and Igennus sells its Opti-O-3 test kit as a single purchase. We are an Eqology partner; the comparison pages list prices, pause options and sources.
How long do omega-3 test results take?
Eqology's UK FAQ says results appear on omegaratiotest.com after 20 to 25 business days, roughly four to five weeks. Zinzino's UK BalanceTest page says results are ready within up to three weeks, with a notification after 10 to 21 days. Igennus states results within 14 days for its test kit (31.10.2026).