Chronic Inflammation – Zinzino | Māris Žunda
Zinzino · Science · Prevention

Feeling unwell
without a clear
reason?

Chronic low-grade inflammation often starts silently — no visible symptoms. Over time it affects your entire body. There are ways to measure it and change course.

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97%
of people lack
optimal omega balance
6.3B
people worldwide
with omega-3 deficiency
120d
window reflected
by the BalanceTest

What
science says

Modern science clearly shows that low-grade chronic inflammation is one of the main reasons people feel constantly tired, experience pain, or suffer from hard-to-explain health problems.

Researchers acknowledge that chronic inflammation often starts silently, without visible symptoms, but over time it affects the entire body — cells, tissues, the heart, brain, and digestion.

Fortunately, there are ways to detect it early and restore the body's natural balance. Below — lectures from doctors and specialists, and an approach built on data, not guesswork.

If you feel chronically tired, struggle to focus, or experience recurring pain without a clear cause — it may not be random.

What is
chronic inflammation?

Chronic inflammation is the immune system's response that doesn't subside even when there's no real threat.

Unlike acute inflammation, which helps the body heal from injury and infection, chronic inflammation is silent and long-lasting. It gradually damages cells and tissues.

Most people don't suspect that their fatigue, brain fog, or joint pain could be linked to this condition. Early detection allows you to change direction.

6.3B
people worldwide don't get enough omega-3, while almost everyone consumes too much omega-6
97%
of people cannot achieve the healthy omega-3 to omega-6 balance the body needs
80%
of people are deficient in vitamin D — a direct factor for immunity, energy, and bones
Explore Zinzino products with Māris Žunda Tests, omega-3 oil, fibre, vitamin D and more. All grounded in science.
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First measure,
then act

Zinzino's approach is built on one principle — use clinically validated tests to accurately determine your inflammation level and fatty acid balance. Only then does targeted action begin.

No guesswork. No blind supplementation. Test before. Test again after 120 days. Objective result.

Thousands of people have already experienced improvements in energy, focus, and overall well-being.

Zinzino Balance Test

Four tests. Full picture.

Anonymous, safe, at home. Analyzed by Vitas Analytical Services — ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Norway.

01 · BalanceTest
BalanceTest
BalanceTest

Analyzes the Omega-6 : Omega-3 fatty acid ratio and determines the level of cellular inflammation.

Find out if your body is in the risk zone.

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02 · Vitamin D Test
Vitamin D Test
Vitamin D Test

Check whether your vitamin D level is sufficient — it affects immunity, bones, and energy.

80% of people are deficient.

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03 · HbA1c Test
HbA1c Test
HbA1c Test

Assesses average blood glucose over the past 3 months. Essential for metabolic disease prevention.

Early detection = lower future risk.

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04 · Gut Health Test
Gut Health Test
Gut Health Test

Evaluates gut microbiome metabolic function and its impact on inflammation and stress.

Gut health affects immunity, mood, and skin.

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Anonymous. Safe.
ISO accredited.

Blood samples are analyzed by Vitas Analytical Services — an independent, ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Norway with over 25 years of experience in biochemical nutrient testing.

Your data is 100% confidential — results are assigned a unique ID code with no link to personal information.

ISO 17025 GMP Norway 25+ years Anonymous

The Balance
Concept

6.3B
people worldwidewith omega-3 deficiency
97%
cannot achievethe optimal omega balance
120d
red blood cell windowreflected by the BalanceTest

The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in cell membranes influences inflammation, immune function, the heart, brain, and eye health. Modern diets create a persistent omega-6 excess.

If your daily diet doesn't regularly include sardines, anchovies, mackerel, salmon, flaxseeds, or walnuts — there's a high chance you're among those 6.3 billion with omega-3 deficiency.

The BalanceTest shows the omega-6 : omega-3 ratio in your red blood cells — reflecting the consequences of the past 120 days of habits, not a single day's choices.

Polyphenols reduce oxidation and improve bioavailability. Their absence is the main reason many omega-3 products fail to deliver expected results in practice.

Experts speak.
Mechanisms. Data. Practice.

Seven lectures from doctors, naturopaths, and health educators on the causes and prevention of chronic inflammation.

Cardiologist · Omega-3 Research

Why Is Omega-3 so Famous for Heart Disease?

Dr. Richtor presents 55+ years of research showing that omega-3 levels in cell membranes strongly predict health outcomes across all populations.

  • Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and all-cause mortality
  • EPA and DHA as essential membrane regulators
  • Cardiolipin and mitochondrial energy production
  • Omega-3 index above 8% and cardiovascular risk reduction
  • Why cholesterol is not the primary marker to track
Dr. Martina Torres · Functional Medicine

World First
Gut Health Test

The gut as a systems network — linking digestion, immunity, metabolism, and brain function. Functional measurement, not guessing.

  • Three metabolites: tryptophan, kynurenine, and IPA
  • Kynurenine pathway as an immune stress indicator
  • IPA as a microbiome efficiency marker
  • Fibre as the primary driver of gut resilience
  • Gut health index: from strain to resilience

Gut Health Test
in two short videos

Gut Health Test explained
Meet the Gut Health Test

Two compact formats covering the test's logic, what the three metabolite markers mean in practice, and what the results guide you to do next.

  • Blood-based functional measurement
  • No microbiome sequencing needed
  • Preventive, non-diagnostic tool
  • 10-hour food pause before the test
  • Results guide fibre, omega-3, and lifestyle choices
Zinzino Science · Balance Origins

Balance Education
with Ola Eide

The origins of the Balance concept — how dry blood spot testing made large-scale home fatty acid screening possible.

  • Dry blood spot testing vs. conventional blood draws
  • Children with ADHD showing omega-6:3 ratios above 40:1
  • Global rise of omega-6 from plant oils and grain-fed meat
  • Olive oil polyphenols for stability and oxidative protection
  • Real-world outcomes: pain, skin, fewer seasonal colds
Allison Horn · Integrative Naturopath & Somatic Educator

The Second Fire —
Menopause isn't the end

Midlife symptoms reframed as a mix of hormonal change, inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and often unresolved stress patterns.

  • Declining oestradiol and loss of anti-inflammatory signalling
  • Estrobolome and gut's role in oestrogen clearance
  • Omega-6 to omega-3 balance as the foundational target
  • EFT tapping and nervous system reset tools
  • Test-guided protocol: omega test, gut support, re-test at 120 days
Michelle Wait · Clinical Naturopath · Functional Immunology

The Inflammatory Reality
of the Modern Day Woman

Many midlife symptoms are driven less by willpower and more by systemic inflammation combined with declining hormones in a body already under strain.

  • Progesterone as emotional buffer, oestrogen as anti-inflammatory shield
  • Why cholesterol fear may reduce steroid hormone substrate
  • Omega-3 plus polyphenols as a synergistic signalling pair
  • Gut as upstream controller for hormone regulation
  • Test, not guess — tracking change with omega ratio re-testing
Audrey Goble · Beauty & Wellness · Zinzino Leader

Get Your Glow On
with Collagen Boozt

An inside-out skin strategy built around three pillars: Balance, Boost, Build. Visible change from measurable internal improvement.

  • Omega-3 deficiency leading to stiffer membranes and slower cell renewal
  • Balance Test and Gut Health Test to replace guesswork
  • Balance Oil, ZinoBiotic, Extend Plus as the internal foundation
  • Collagen Boost — marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, and gut cofactors
  • Starting ratio of 40:1 down to 3:1 after 120 days — documented before/after
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