Australian health-performance company, PILLAR Performance, has announced the launch of the PILLAR Omega-3 Index Testing Kit, Australia’s first athlete-focused at-home omega test designed to translate blood markers into a precise, personalised plan for recovery, inflammation control and peak performance.
Developed in partnership with Fattyacidlabs (AU) and Dr Greg Peoples of Omega-3 Performance Physiology, the test uses DBS (dried blood spot) methodology, a clinically validated process delivering laboratory-grade accuracy from a simple finger-prick sample analysed under strict partner-lab quality control.
Once analysed, users receive a comprehensive report detailing their Omega-3 Index, Omega 6:3 ratio and AA:EPA ratio, along with a personalised dosage and nutrition plan developed under the guidance of Dr Peoples – outlining the exact adjustments needed to support optimal omega balance in as little as 12 weeks.
PILLAR founder Damien Fitzpatrick says, “You can’t optimise what you don’t measure. This test brings clinical precision to the everyday consumer, giving people access to the same data and nutritional direction used by professional athletes to enhance recovery and performance.”
Dr Greg Peoples, who has published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers and authored the Australian Institute of Sport’s Omega-3 Fact Sheet, worked closely with PILLAR to design the test framework and its evidence-based dosage recommendations. With two decades of research into omega-3 intake and performance physiology, he has translated cutting-edge science into practical, measurable strategies for athletes and health-conscious Australians alike.
“Most people assume they’re getting enough omega-3, but the reality is the vast majority aren’t even close,” says Dr Greg Peoples. “Measuring your omega-3 status is the only way to know where you stand – and once you do, it becomes one of the simplest and most effective levers for improving recovery, performance and long-term health.”
An estimated 9 in 10 people globally have sub-optimal omega-3 levels (Schuchardt et al., 2024), impacting inflammation, energy and recovery – yet few know their own. The gap shows up where it hurts most: slower recovery, sore muscles, joint pain and low energy. Rather than promoting blanket supplementation, PILLAR empowers people with data to make informed, targeted decisions that optimise performance and overall wellbeing – allowing individuals to understand whether they truly need it, and if so, how much.
By uniting testing, analysis and clinical-grade formulations, PILLAR closes the loop between measurement and improvement – giving Australians a smarter, more personalised way to take control of their health. This marks a new chapter for the Australian sports supplementation industry, bringing a medically-driven, science-validated model of Performance Health to market, one grounded in real biomarkers, not guesswork.
Availability
The PILLAR Omega-3 Index Testing Kit will be available in Australia from Thursday 6 November AEDT via pillarperformance.shop.
RRP AUD $79.99 – inclusive of the test kit, laboratory analysis and personalised dosage plan.
Visit pillarperformance.shop or follow PILLAR on Instagram and LinkedIn to learn more.
Founded in 2021 by former professional rugby union player Damien Fitzpatrick, PILLAR Performance emerged from a high-performance incubator of elite athletes and sports physiologists who identified a critical gap in the market: clinical-grade supplements that meet the safety standards demanded by professional sport.
The brand’s mission is to “Shift health from prevention into performance. Permanently,” delivering science-backed formulations designed for immediate, measurable results. PILLAR has grown beyond its micronutrition beginnings, with its insider-favourite Triple Magnesium, to redefine the performance health space through a range of clinically formulated supplements that support recovery, strength, injury prevention, and sleep. Each product maintains the brand’s commitment to superior absorbability, clean formulation, and Informed Sport certification.
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