Arachidonic Acid
Arachidonic acid is a long-chain omega-6 fatty acid produced from linoleic acid or obtained from animal foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy. It is the precursor to pro-inflammatory eicosanoids including certain prostaglandins and leukotrienes, but also to anti-inflammatory lipoxins. Balance with EPA and DHA influences overall inflammatory tone more than absolute levels.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Arachidonic Acid. How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNo established clinical targetThe AA/EPA ratio is the more meaningful measure
- Lab reference intervalNo established clinical range; ratio to EPA more meaningfulWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
4 providers include this
Advanced / Specialty Markers
Why Arachidonic Acid matters
Precursor to inflammatory compounds (prostaglandins, leukotrienes). High levels may promote chronic inflammation. Balance with EPA/DHA is important.
Which Providers Test Arachidonic Acid?
Cheapest: Blueprint at $365/year. Most comprehensive: Vitality Blueprint Elite, 138 biomarkers for $700/year.
4 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 | |
| $700 | 138 | $5.07 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
17 itemized panels do not include Arachidonic Acid
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Function Health · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Arachidonic Acid. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Experts discussing Arachidonic Acid
Podcast episodes where clinicians and researchers cover this marker in depth. Curated by hand; an episode is listed only when the marker is a substantial topic, not a passing mention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Arachidonic Acid?
No established clinical target: The AA/EPA ratio is the more meaningful measure. No established clinical range; ratio to EPA more meaningful.
Which blood test providers include Arachidonic Acid?
4 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Arachidonic Acid in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025