ISSUE 01 | SOUTH AFRICA
I take my health seriously.
Are you in?
The Balance Challenge: one finger-prick lab test, one real number. Make your cover, challenge 5 friends, and find out how balanced you really are.
How it works
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Make your cover
Create your own magazine cover with AI in 60 seconds.
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Challenge 5 friends
Post it and tag five people. They have 7 days.
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Take the test at home
A finger-prick test that takes less than a minute, analysed by an independent lab in Norway. Your number arrives in about 10 to 20 days.
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Retest at day 120
See how your number has changed, and post your reveal cover.
What's your number?
The BalanceTest takes less than a minute: a few drops of blood from your fingertip on a filter paper. VITAS Analytical Services, an independent laboratory in Norway, anonymously analyses 11 fatty acids in your blood (about 98% of the fatty acids there) and reports your Omega-6:3 ratio across six fatty acid markers. Because blood cells live for up to 120 days, your result reflects your longer-term diet, not just yesterday's meal. You test at the start and again after 120 days, so you can see for yourself what changed.
Analysed by an independent, GMP-certified lab. Anonymous: only you hold your test ID.
Six numbers. One score to beat.
Your BalanceTest report shows six values, calculated from 11 fatty acids in your blood. Each one has a target. How many will you hit?
Protection Value
above 90
A score from 0 to 100 combining three of your fatty acid indicators.
Omega-6:3 Balance
below 3:1
Your Omega-6 (AA) compared to your Omega-3 (EPA).
Omega-3 Index
8% or more
Your two marine Omega-3s, EPA and DHA, as a share of all fatty acids measured.
Cell Membrane Fluidity
below 4:1
Your two saturated fats compared to your EPA and DHA.
Mental Strength
below 1:1
Your Omega-6 (AA) compared to your EPA and DHA combined.
AA Index
6.5% to 9.5% (optimum 8.3%)
Your Arachidonic acid (AA) as a share of all fatty acids measured.
The challenge: get your Protection Value above 90 by day 120.
Take the challengeWHERE DO MOST PEOPLE START?
12:1
Northern Europe
15:1
Europe
25:1
USA
Average Omega-6:3 balance of people not taking an Omega-3 supplement, from Zinzino's database of 700,000+ tests analysed by Vitas. The target is below 3:1. Where are you?
How the numbers are calculatedThink you're already balanced? Prove it.
If your first test shows 3:1 or better, you can claim your start order back. Most people are nowhere near it. Find out where you are.
Take the challengeWhich sport is taking it most seriously?
- 1. Rugby0
- 2. Soccer0
- 3. Cricket0
- 4. Running (road and trail)0
- 5. Padel0
- 6. Cycling and mountain biking0
- 7. HYROX0
- 8. CrossFit0
- 9. Swimming0
- 10. Boxing0
- 11. Triathlon0
- 12. Everyday life0
Choose your path
Take the Challenge
R3,500 to start, then R819 a month
2 BalanceTests (your second test arrives free at day 120 while your subscription is active and paid), 2 BalanceOil+ in your first delivery, delivery every 2 months
Already in balance? If your first test shows an Omega-6:3 ratio of 3:1 or better, you can cancel and get your start order back. Conditions apply.
[CANCELLATION TERMS]. Delivery fees extra.
Start my challengeLead the Challenge: become a Partner
R6,549 once-off
3 BalanceOil+, 1 BalanceTest, Skin Serum 50 ml, dosage cup, 10 Zinzino Lookbooks, Express Start and 1 month of the GoCore learning app
Bonus for my first 10 partners: a second BalanceTest from me in month 4, while you stay active.
Become a partnerThe money-back guarantee doesn't apply to Partners.
Prices from the Zinzino South Africa shop. Delivery extra.
Questions, answered
MEET YOUR HOST
Renate Swanepoel
I'm Renate Swanepoel, a transformational coach and international speaker who has spoken in 28 countries. I created The Balance Challenge because I believe women and men rise when they take their health seriously, and it starts with knowing your number.