Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural and Zinzino BalanceOil+ are among the best-known premium Omega-3 oils in Europe. Both use Norwegian fish oil in triglyceride form, supplemented with olive oil and vitamin D3. However, there are decisive differences in EPA+DHA content, the fish source, freshness, and in one point that is often glossed over: both providers work with network marketing (MLM).
Both providers work with a blood test. Procedure and cost of the tests compared here.
Test & prices →The comprehensive comparison at a glance
| Criterion | Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural | Zinzino BalanceOil+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fish source | Arctic cod (Gadus morhua), CodMarine® | Anchovies, mackerel, sardines |
| Molecular form | Natural triglyceride (TG) | Natural triglyceride (TG) |
| EPA per 10 ml | 680 mg | 1,069 mg |
| DHA per 10 ml | 820 mg | 569 mg |
| EPA+DHA per 10 ml | 1,500 mg | 1,638 mg |
| Daily dose | 10 ml (fixed) | 12 ml at 80 kg (0.15 ml/kg) |
| Olive oil added | Cold-pressed, organic (minor component) | 40% cold-pressed olive oil (Picual, >750 mg/kg polyphenols) |
| Vitamin D3 | Yes | Yes (20 μg/day) |
| TOTOX value | 4.7 (raw oil before blending, supplier certificate; not IFOS-verified) | No batch-specific values published (GOED-compliant) |
| IFOS certification | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Sustainability | MSC-certified | Friend of the Sea |
| Blood test included? | Optional (£80 single test; two tests included in the £323 6-month concept, Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026) | Yes (BalanceTest, £163 standalone / £115 as Premier, Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026) |
| Blood test laboratory | Vitas AS, Oslo | Vitas AS, Oslo |
| Price (subscription/month) | £39 (subscription from month 2; Pure Arctic Oil £37; Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026) | £39 (Premier price; regular £55; Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026) |
| Subscription terms | 6-month minimum commitment | Monthly subscription; cancel with 30 days' notice, pause up to 90 days (Zinzino UK help page, 31.10.2026) |
| Distribution model | Network Marketing (MLM) | MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) |
| Availability | Online / direct sales | Only via distributors / web shop |
| Flavour | Lemon / orange | Orange / mint / vanilla |
Detailed comparison: Where are the differences?
Fish source and origin
Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural uses exclusively Arctic cod (Gadus morhua) from Norwegian waters, supplied as CodMarine® by Pharma Marine AS. Cod is a larger fish, which can in principle carry a higher risk of contaminants. Eqology compensates for this with strict quality controls, its own TOTOX batch reports and MSC certification. Alongside the Natural product, there are further variants: Heart & Energy (with CoQ10) and Gold (with lutein).
Zinzino BalanceOil+ uses small pelagic fish (anchovies, mackerel, sardines). These are lower in the food chain and naturally accumulate fewer contaminants — a qualitative advantage. Zinzino also offers several variants: BalanceOil+ (standard), Premium, AquaX and Vegan.
EPA+DHA content
Normalised to 10 ml, the two oils are closer to each other than is often suggested: Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural delivers 680 mg EPA and 820 mg DHA (1,500 mg EPA+DHA per 10 ml). Zinzino BalanceOil+ contains 1,069 mg EPA and 569 mg DHA (1,638 mg EPA+DHA per 10 ml) — around 9% more EPA+DHA for the same volume of oil. The difference increases with the higher daily dose: Zinzino recommends 0.15 ml/kg body weight (= 12 ml at 80 kg), Eqology a flat 10 ml. At 80 kg you take 2 ml more Zinzino daily — and reach approximately 1,966 mg EPA+DHA/day vs. 1,500 mg with Eqology.
The bigger difference lies in the fatty acid profile: Zinzino is EPA-focused (1,069 vs. 569 mg per 10 ml), Eqology is DHA-focused (820 vs. 680 mg per 10 ml). Depending on your goal — heart health favours EPA, brain function and vision favour DHA — this may be the deciding factor.
TOTOX value and freshness
Eqology links a supplier certificate (Pharma Marine, batch DF9740926, 14 September 2026) showing TOTOX 4.7 for its cod oil before blending with olive oil and flavouring. Important note: the value refers to the raw oil, comes from the supplier's own laboratory and is not verified by IFOS. Zinzino quotes 2.3–8.3 for its fish oil before adding polyphenols, without batch or laboratory (Zinzino Key Properties Overview, 16 June 2025). Neither figure describes the finished product.
Zinzino does not publish batch-specific TOTOX values for the finished product. The company states that IFOS methods are not directly comparable for their fish oil-olive oil blend (60:40). Zinzino states it is GOED-compliant (limit <26). A direct TOTOX comparison between the two products is therefore methodologically difficult.
The olive oil concept
An important difference that is often overlooked: in Zinzino BalanceOil+, the cold-pressed olive oil from Picual olives makes up 40% of the product volume — with a declared polyphenol content of over 750 mg/kg. The olive oil is an integral part of the product concept here, intended to improve the absorption of Omega-3 fatty acids and to exert its own antioxidant effect.
In Eqology, organic olive oil (cold-pressed) is also present, but only as a minor component without a comparable polyphenol focus.
Blood tests: Both measure the same — in the same laboratory
Both Zinzino's BalanceTest and Eqology's Omega-3 Test Kit measure the same parameters: Omega-3 Index, Omega-6:3 ratio and a profile of 11 fatty acids — including a complete fatty acid report. And both are analysed in the same laboratory: Vitas AS in Oslo, a GMP-certified laboratory specialised in dried blood spot fatty acid analysis since 1994. Results are available at Zinzino via zinzinotest.com and at Eqology via omegaratiotest.com.
The main difference lies in price and marketing: Zinzino's BalanceTest costs £163 for individual purchase (£115 Premier; Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026), Eqology's test £80 as a single test (Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026; two tests are part of the £323 6-month concept). Zinzino places greater emphasis on the Omega-6:3 ratio — after 120 days of taking BalanceOil+, Zinzino states it averages below 3:1 (Western European average: 10:1 to 20:1). Eqology focuses more on the Omega-3 Index as the primary metric.
The distribution model: Both are MLM
An essential point that is inadequately represented in many comparisons: Both companies work with network marketing (MLM).
Zinzino has a classic multi-level commission model. Consultants earn on direct sales and on the revenues of their recruited sales partners across several levels. There are documented complaints about cancellation difficulties with subscriptions.
Eqology also operates a "Business Partner" system with multi-level commissions — thus also MLM. The difference from the Zinzino model lies in the degree of aggressiveness: no comparable DSSRC complaints (Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council) are documented for Eqology. The 6-month minimum subscription term is nonetheless a clear point of criticism.
Note on the distribution model (applies to both providers)
Both Eqology and Zinzino distribute their products through network marketing (MLM). This is a legal distribution model, but typically leads to higher end-consumer prices and potential conflicts of interest in advice, as distributors have a financial interest in selling. The products themselves can still be of high quality. Zinzino's MLM structure is, according to available information, more aggressively developed than Eqology's Business Partner model.
IFOS certification: Neither provider confirmed
Neither product is listed in the IFOS programme (International Fish Oil Standards). Eqology is not registered in the IFOS database and instead relies on its own TOTOX batch reports and the Cologne List. Zinzino is also not IFOS-certified and states that the IFOS methodology is not suitable for its fish oil-olive oil blend. For buyers who value independent third-party verification, Norsan Omega-3 Total (IFOS-listed) is a relevant alternative.
Strengths and weaknesses
Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Low raw-oil TOTOX (4.7 before blending, supplier certificate) | TOTOX not independently verified by IFOS |
| MSC-certified wild catch | 6-month minimum subscription commitment |
| Arctic cod (CodMarine® by Pharma Marine AS) | Not available in retail |
| Less aggressive MLM model | No Omega-6:3 ratio in blood test |
| Several product variants (Natural, Heart & Energy, Gold) | Lower EPA+DHA content than Zinzino |
Zinzino BalanceOil+
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| BalanceTest measures Omega-6:3 ratio | MLM distribution model (more aggressive than Eqology) |
| High EPA+DHA content (1,638 mg/10 ml; 1,966 mg/day at 80 kg) | No batch-specific TOTOX values published |
| 40% olive oil with high polyphenol content (>750 mg/kg) | Opaque pricing structure |
| Vegan option available (AquaX) | Documented cancellation difficulties with subscriptions |
| Friend of the Sea certification | No IFOS certificate |
Which product suits whom?
Choose Eqology if you...
...prefer premium quality with demonstrated freshness (TOTOX 4.7 for the raw oil before blending, supplier certificate), an MSC-certified cod source and can accept a less aggressive MLM model. Bear in mind the 6-month minimum subscription commitment.
Choose Zinzino if you...
...want to monitor your fatty acid status including the Omega-6:3 ratio with the BalanceTest, value the olive oil polyphenol concept and want a higher EPA+DHA content per daily dose. Accepting the more aggressive MLM model consciously.
All Omega-3 oils in a price comparison
The following table shows all liquid Omega-3 oils from Eqology, Zinzino and Norsan — sorted by price per 100 ml within each currency. For Eqology and Zinzino the subscription / Premier price in £ applies (from month 2 or Premier; Eqology UK shop and Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026). For Norsan, which has no official UK shop, only the German RRP in € is shown — it is not converted and not directly comparable. All EPA and DHA values are normalised to 10 ml.
| Product | Bottle | Price (subscription) | / 100 ml | EPA / 10 ml | DHA / 10 ml | EPA+DHA / 10 ml | Special additives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eqology Natural | 300 ml | £39 | £13.00 | 680 mg | 820 mg | 1,500 mg | Organic olive oil, Vit. D3 |
| Zinzino Standard | 300 ml | £39 | £13.00 | 1,069 mg | 569 mg | 1,638 mg | 40% olive oil, Vit. D3 |
| Zinzino Tutti Frutti | 300 ml | £39 | £13.00 | 1,070 mg | 570 mg | 1,640 mg | Olive oil, Vit. D3 (children) |
| Zinzino AquaX | 300 ml | £48 | £16.00 | 1,069 mg | 569 mg | 1,638 mg | Water-soluble, Vit. D3 |
| Eqology Kids | 150 ml | £27 | £18.00 | 740 mg | 1,060 mg | 1,800 mg | Vit. D3 |
| Zinzino Premium | 300 ml | £58 | £19.33 | 1,069 mg | 569 mg | 1,638 mg | R.E.V.O.O. olive oil, Vit. D3 |
| Eqology Heart & Energy | 300 ml | £59 | £19.67 | 650 mg | 770 mg | 1,420 mg | CoQ10 50 mg, olive oil, Vit. D3 |
| Eqology Gold | 300 ml | £59 | £19.67 | 570 mg | 1,430 mg | 2,000 mg | Lutein 10 mg, Vit. A, Vit. D3 |
| Eqology Vegan | 300 ml | £60 | £20.00 | 300 mg | 900 mg | 1,200 mg | Lutein 20 mg, olive oil, Vit. D3 |
| Zinzino Vegan | 300 ml | £72 | £24.00 | 643 mg | 936 mg | 1,579 mg | Ahiflower, olive oil, Vit. D3 |
| Norsan Total | 200 ml | €27 (German RRP, norsan.de, 31.10.2026) | €13.50 | 1,300 mg | 750 mg | 2,050 mg | 19% olive oil, Vit. D3 |
| Norsan Arktis | 200 ml | €19 (German RRP, norsan.de, 31.10.2026) | €9.50 | 750 mg | 975 mg | 1,725 mg (IFOS specification) | Vit. D3 + A + E |
| Norsan Vegan | 100 ml | ~€29 (German RRP, March 2026) | €29 | 1,218 mg | 2,316 mg | 3,534 mg | 23% olive oil, Vit. D3 |
Eqology: subscription price from month 2 (Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026; month 1 = double delivery, 6-month minimum commitment, then monthly unless cancelled); single prices: Natural £52, Kids £36, Heart & Energy £79, Gold £79, Vegan £80. Zinzino: Premier price (Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026); regular prices: BalanceOil+ £55, AquaX £68, Premium £82, Vegan £102. Norsan: German RRP in euros without subscription (norsan.de, 31.10.2026 for Total; March 2026 for Arktis and Vegan); Norsan has no official UK shop. Price per 100 ml = bottle price ÷ bottle size × 100. Other figures: manufacturer data, as of March 2026. EPA / DHA = mg per 10 ml.
Fish source and fatty acid profile
EPA-focused (anchovies/mackerel/sardines): Norsan Total, all Zinzino fish oils. Relevant for heart health (EFSA: 250 mg EPA+DHA/day for normal heart function).
DHA-focused (cod): Eqology, Norsan Arktis, all vegan variants. Relevant for brain function and vision (EFSA: 250 mg DHA/day).
All products use natural triglyceride (TG) — no ethyl esters. All fish oils are full spectrum with additional Omega-3 fatty acids such as DPA.
Certifications overview
Norsan: IFOS-listed + Friend of the Sea — the strongest independent third-party verification of the three providers.
Eqology: MSC + Cologne List — no IFOS, own TOTOX batch reports.
Zinzino: Friend of the Sea + Informed Sport + Cologne List — no IFOS.
Distribution: Eqology & Zinzino = Network Marketing (MLM). Norsan = available in retail (pharmacies, online shops).
Price note on Norsan
At the German RRP, Norsan Arktis delivers 1,725 mg EPA+DHA per 10 ml (IFOS specification) at €9.50/100 ml (German RRP, norsan.de, 31.10.2026). Norsan Total offers the highest concentration at 2,050 mg EPA+DHA/10 ml (label values) among standard fish oil products. Both listed in the IFOS database and sold in German retail. Norsan has no official UK shop, so no like-for-like UK price comparison is possible here — check current UK reseller prices before buying.
Eqology vs. Norsan in detail →Which is cheaper: Eqology or Zinzino?
Short answer: The monthly oil costs the same: £39 for 300 ml of Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural and £39 for 300 ml of Zinzino BalanceOil+ at the Premier price (£13.00 per 100 ml each). The blood test is cheaper at Eqology (£80 single test, against £163 at Zinzino or £115 at the Premier price), and Eqology's six-month starter route costs £323 including two tests. The starter kits are not identical and the commitment terms differ, so compare the contents as well as the totals.
| At the UK shop prices | Eqology | Zinzino |
|---|---|---|
| Starter route | 6-month concept: month 1 = 2 × Pure Arctic Oil 300 ml + 1 Omega-3 test, £138 (Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026) | Premier Start Kit: 2 × BalanceOil+ 300 ml, 2 × BalanceOil 100 ml and 2 BalanceTests, £189 (Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026) |
| Ongoing oil | £37 a month in months 2–6 (1 × 300 ml) | £39 a month (BalanceOil+ 300 ml), delivery every 2 months |
| Second test | Month 5, included in the concept | Sent free after 120 days if the subscription is active and fully paid |
| Total shown by the shop | £323 for six months including two tests | "Minimum total cost: £228 + shipping" (the £189 kit plus the first £39 monthly payment) |
| Commitment | Binding for 6 months, then monthly unless cancelled | No minimum length stated on the page; cancel any time with 30 days' notice |
| Single test | £80 | £163 (£115 Premier price) |
| Prepaid kit | 7 × oil 300 ml + 2 tests: £319 | 8 × BalanceOil+ 300 ml + 2 × BalanceOil 100 ml + 2 tests: £423, plus one free BalanceOil+ 300 ml |
Eqology figures: Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026. Zinzino figures: Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026. Zinzino lists shipping separately and refunds it as ZinoCash. Do not compare the two totals one-to-one: bottle counts and test timing differ.
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What are the alternatives to Zinzino Premier kits that bundle an at-home test with 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. The other options we checked either sell the test separately or do not offer an omega-3 test at all. We are an Eqology partner, and Eqology, like Zinzino, sells through network marketing.
| Provider | Omega-3 blood test | Oil or supplement refills |
|---|---|---|
| Zinzino | BalanceTest: Omega-3 Index, omega-6:3 ratio and 11 fatty acids (Zinzino UK BalanceTest page, 31.10.2026) | BalanceOil+ £39 a month (Premier price); the £189 Start Kit includes two tests |
| Eqology | Omega-3 test £80 as a single test; two tests in the £323 6-month concept (Eqology UK shop, 31.10.2026) | Pure Arctic Oil £37 a month from month 2 |
| Thorne | No omega-3 test on the Thorne at-home tests page (biological age, stress and gut health tests are listed, 31.10.2026); its Heart Health Test is for US residents only and does not list omega-3 markers | Subscription on thorne.com: 10% off for 1–2 supplements, 20% off for 3 or more; free shipping is stated only within the contiguous United States and UK availability is not stated. UK retailers such as Healf list Thorne Omega-3 with CoQ10 at £44.49 one-off or £35.59 on a first subscription order (31.10.2026) |
| Rootine | Blood Vitamin Test measures vitamins B6, B9, B12 and D3, not omega-3 (Rootine FAQ, 31.10.2026) | Custom packs on a 3-month subscription cycle; omega-3 caplets are one of the nutrients offered; UK shipping is not stated on the FAQ |
| Igennus | Opti-O-3 home test kit £90, results "within 14 days" (Igennus, 31.10.2026) | Listed as a single purchase; no oil bundle is mentioned on the test page |
If you only want a test and plan to buy your oil elsewhere, compare the test-only options on our omega-3 test kit page and in the Omega-3 Index test guide. For a British oil brand that also sells a test kit, see Bare Biology vs Eqology. How Thorne and Zinzino differ for omega-3 testing is covered in our ranking of the best omega-3 oils.
Which Zinzino alternatives let you customise refills and pause deliveries?
Short answer: Zinzino itself lets you pause for up to 90 days, change the product in your subscription and cancel with 30 days' notice. Eqology lets you freeze the auto order and change products until 11:59 pm the day before your delivery period starts, but its 6-month concept is binding for six months. Thorne's own shop lets you pause and choose a delivery frequency from every 2 weeks to every 4 months, but it does not offer an omega-3 test.
| Provider | Pause | Change product or frequency | Commitment and cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinzino | Up to 90 days; the pause must fall within 1–2 billing cycles and no invoices or products are sent during it | Product change via Zinzino support; delivery every 2 months. The page does not describe changing individual delivery dates | No minimum length stated on the page; cancel any time with 30 days' notice (Zinzino UK help page, 31.10.2026) |
| Eqology | "Freeze your auto order"; a maximum pause length is not stated | Change products in the monthly auto order until 11:59 pm the day before your delivery period starts; four monthly delivery periods to choose from | 6-month concept binding for 6 months; the subscription does not end automatically after the binding period; termination via customer service (Eqology UK FAQ, eqology.com/gb/eq-faq, 31.10.2026) |
| Thorne (thorne.com) | Pause or delay any time in your account | Frequency from every 2 weeks to every 4 months, changed under Profile, Subscriptions, Modify | Cancel any time, at least 48 hours before the next billing period (thorne.com, 31.10.2026) |
| Thorne via Healf (UK retailer) | "Pause or cancel anytime" | Delivery every 2 weeks, every month, every 2 months or every 3 months | No lock-in is listed; 20% off the first order and 10% off later orders (Healf, 31.10.2026) |
| Rootine | By email; monthly billing continues to the end of the current cycle | Not described on the FAQ | 3-month cycles; cancel at least 30 days before the cycle ends (Rootine FAQ, 31.10.2026) |
Changing the dose mid-cycle: Zinzino's oil dose is weight-based (0.15 ml per kg, see above), but the subscription pages describe changing the product, not the amount between deliveries. Eqology states a fixed 10 ml a day. Whether either provider adjusts quantities between deliveries is not published on the pages we checked; ask customer service before you subscribe.
How long do Eqology and Zinzino test results take?
Short answer: Eqology's UK FAQ says you can find your results on omegaratiotest.com after 20 to 25 business days, which is 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. Both tests are analysed by Vitas AS in Oslo.
- Eqology: register your Omega-3 Test ID on omegaratiotest.com to see the result; the FAQ does not say whether the business days count from posting or from arrival at the laboratory, and it asks you to post the sample the same day or the next day at the latest (Eqology UK FAQ, eqology.com/gb/eq-faq, 31.10.2026).
- If results are missing: Eqology's help centre says to wait at least 30 working days after an error message appears before contacting support, with your test ID and the date you sent the sample (Eqology help centre, 31.10.2026).
- Zinzino: notification after 10 to 21 days, a retest is suggested after 120 days (Zinzino UK BalanceTest page, 31.10.2026).
The step-by-step process is in our Omega-3 Index test guide.
Conclusion
Both products deliver high-quality Omega-3 in natural triglyceride form — and both come from MLM distribution. That is the most important fact to know before buying.
Per 10 ml of oil, Zinzino BalanceOil+ delivers 1,638 mg EPA+DHA — around 9% more than Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural (1,500 mg) — though with a higher recommended daily dose (12 ml vs. 10 ml). Zinzino is EPA-focused, Eqology is DHA-focused. Zinzino impresses with 40% olive oil containing polyphenols and the BalanceTest. Eqology scores with a low raw-oil TOTOX (4.7 before blending, supplier certificate), MSC certification and cod (CodMarine®). Neither is IFOS-certified. Both blood tests run through Vitas AS in Oslo. In Germany Norsan is the lowest-priced per 100 ml (German RRP from €9.50/100 ml for Arktis, norsan.de, 31.10.2026; IFOS-listed, sold in retail); because Norsan has no official UK shop, the 13-oil table cannot rank it against the £ prices of Eqology and Zinzino.
Anyone seeking a premium oil with independent third-party verification who rejects both MLM models will find Norsan Omega-3 Total a strong alternative.
Real user experiences — what is actually noticed in the sensation of taking it, taste and blood test results — can be found in the detailed Eqology Reviews and Test. A comparable review article on Zinzino is offered in the article Zinzino Reviews and Test.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eqology or Zinzino better?
Neither is better on every point. Zinzino delivers more EPA and DHA per 10 ml (1,638 mg against 1,500 mg) and states no minimum subscription length, but its blood test costs more (£163, or £115 at the Premier price, against £80 at Eqology). Eqology has the lower test price, an MSC-certified cod source and a 6-month commitment. Both sell through network marketing, neither is IFOS-confirmed, and we are an Eqology partner.
Which is cheaper, Eqology or Zinzino?
On subscription the oils cost the same per 100 ml: £39 for 300 ml of Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Natural and £39 for 300 ml of Zinzino BalanceOil+ at the Premier price (£13.00 per 100 ml; Eqology UK shop and Zinzino UK shop, 31.10.2026). The test is cheaper at Eqology (£80 against £163, or £115 at Zinzino's Premier price). Eqology's six-month concept costs £323 including two tests, while Zinzino's Premier Start Kit costs £189 plus £39 a month; the kits contain different amounts, so compare contents as well as totals.
What are the alternatives to Zinzino Premier kits that bundle an at-home test with monthly 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 £90 Opti-O-3 test kit as a single purchase. We are an Eqology partner.
Can you pause or customise refills with Zinzino and its alternatives?
Yes, to different degrees. Zinzino allows a pause of up to 90 days, a product change via support and cancellation with 30 days' notice. Eqology lets you freeze the auto order and change products until 11:59 pm the day before your delivery period starts, but the 6-month concept is binding for six months. Thorne's own shop lets you pause and choose a delivery frequency from every 2 weeks to every 4 months, but it offers no omega-3 test. Sources and dates are in the table above.
How long do Eqology and Zinzino test results take (omegaratiotest.com)?
Eqology's UK FAQ says results appear on omegaratiotest.com after 20 to 25 business days, which is 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. Both tests are analysed by Vitas AS in Oslo.
Does Thorne offer an omega-3 blood test like Zinzino's BalanceTest?
Not on the pages we checked on 31.10.2026. Thorne's at-home test page lists biological age, stress and gut health tests, and its Heart Health Test, open to US residents only, does not list omega-3 markers. Thorne sells omega-3 supplements and a subscription programme, but thorne.com states free shipping only within the contiguous United States and does not state UK availability.
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Medical disclaimer
This comparison is for general information purposes only and does not replace medical advice. All health claims are based on EFSA-approved health claims.
Sources
- EFSA — EU Register of Nutrition and Health Claims: efsa.europa.eu/health-claims
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products (2010): Scientific Opinion on EPA and DHA — normal heart function (250 mg EPA+DHA/day). EFSA Journal 8(10):1796. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1796
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products (2010): Scientific Opinion on DHA — normal brain function and vision (250 mg DHA/day). EFSA Journal 8(10):1734. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1734
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products (2009): Scientific Opinion on EPA+DHA — maintenance of normal blood pressure (3 g/day). EFSA Journal 7(9):1263. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1263
- Eqology — Pure Arctic Oil product information: eqology.com*
*Advertising link · order at Eqology - Zinzino — BalanceOil+ product information: zinzino.com
- Norsan — Omega-3 products and analysis certificates: norsan.de
- IFOS — International Fish Oil Standards (independent third-party testing): ifosprogram.com
- MSC — Marine Stewardship Council (sustainable fishing): msc.org
- Friend of the Sea — sustainability certification: friendofthesea.org
- Zinzino UK shop — Premier Offer: BalanceOil Kit with Test (31.10.2026): zinzino.com; Zinzino UK help page on subscriptions (31.10.2026): zinzino.com; Zinzino UK BalanceTest page (31.10.2026): zinzino.com
- Thorne — subscriptions, at-home tests and Heart Health Test (31.10.2026): thorne.com/subscriptions, thorne.com/at-home-tests, thorne.com/products/dp/heart-health-test; Healf UK listing (31.10.2026): healf.com
- Rootine FAQ (31.10.2026): rootine.co/pages/faqs; Igennus Opti-O-3 test kit (31.10.2026): igennus.com
- Eqology UK FAQ (eqology.com/gb/eq-faq) and Eqology help centre, read on 31.10.2026 for test timing, auto-order and subscription terms; Eqology UK shop prices from the /go/uk/ partner links, 31.10.2026.