Fitness Friday: Test, Don’t Guess with Zinzino ⚡️

I love a good story about someone who avoids surgery and ends up pain-free years later — and that’s exactly what happened to Bibi Frederick.

She was told her knee pain was caused by cartilage degeneration and that surgery was her best option. Before she went under the knife, this Denmark-born nurse decided to try a supplement a friend recommended. The European company Zinzino caught her attention because of its science-based approach and personalized testing.

Zinzino isn’t your typical supplement brand. It’s headquartered in Scandinavia, where the approach to health — and food — looks a little different than in the U.S. In Europe, food laws are stricter, ingredients are cleaner, and there’s a stronger culture of home cooking and local sourcing. People eat fewer ultra-processed snacks and more real food, which shows up in better health markers. Zinzino builds on that mindset: they test, personalize, and only produce what your body can actually use.

They offer many products, but their three pillars are Omega-3 balance, a multivitamin, and a prebiotic.

The big idea: before you throw another supplement in your cart, measure what matters — and build from there.

1️⃣ Start with your Omega-6:3 BalanceTest

Bib suggested starting with balancing your Omega 6 to 3 ratio. Zinzino’s at-home BalanceTest (a simple dried blood-spot kit) measures 11 fatty acids and six health markers, including your Omega-6:3 ratio. Results are analyzed anonymously by Vitas AS, one of the top independent labs in the world, located in Oslo, Norway.

🧠 Why it matters:Your body needs both Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats — but they need to be in balance. Omega-6 triggers inflammation to help your body heal, while Omega-3 calms it down once healing is done. The problem? Most American diets are loaded with Omega-6 from fried foods, seed oils, and processed snacks. The result: chronic inflammation and sluggish recovery.

A healthy ratio can mean:

✅ Less inflammation

✅ Better focus

✅ Enhanced heart and brain health

✅ Improved nutrient absorption and detoxification

2️⃣ BalanceOil+ that’s built for absorption

Not all fish oils are created equal.

BalanceOil+ and BalanceOil+ Premium blend sustainably sourced fish oil with extra-virgin olive oil to stabilize delicate Omega-3s and improve absorption.

The difference? BalanceOil+ Premium uses R.E.V.O.O., a high-polyphenol extra-virgin olive oil made from early-harvest, green olives. These powerful polyphenols help protect the oil from oxidation — so your cells get the benefit.

All other BalanceOil products use another very high-quality olive oil, chosen for freshness and purity.

Bibi commented, “The Premium blend remains my favorite — it’s the perfect balance of science, sustainability, and superior absorption.”

What really stands out: Zinzino’s products are like food. Taking BalanceOil+ is equivalent to eating about 2½ pounds of fish a week — without the heavy metals or fishy aftertaste. There are usually no side effects, and because it acts like food, it doesn’t interfere with your medication.The only exception? If you’re on a blood thinner, just monitor your dosage with your doctor — many people can eventually phase out their prescription under supervision.

3️⃣ Pair it with the right Multivitamin

Zinzino’s Xtend / Xtend+ provides essential vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients designed to work hand-in-hand with BalanceOil+ and fiber.

💊 Why it matters:Even with a healthy diet, modern food often lacks key nutrients. Our soil is depleted, stress drains reserves, and most processed foods don’t replenish them. A multivitamin fills those gaps — boosting energy, immunity, and recovery — but absorption depends on healthy cell membranes. That’s why pairing the multi after restoring Omega balance makes sense.

4️⃣ Feed your gut (don’t just seed it)

ZinoBiotic+ is a blend of eight fibers — including resistant starches from corn, potato, and green banana, oat beta-glucans, inulin, FOS, psyllium, and guar gum — designed to nourish your gut bacteria from top to bottom.

🌾 Why it matters:A prebiotic feeds the good bacteria already living in your gut. It’s like fertilizer for your microbiome. Most probiotics don’t survive stomach acid, but prebiotics give your own gut flora the fuel to thrive. A healthy gut supports digestion, blood sugar balance, mental clarity, and even mood.

And now, Zinzino has introduced a new dry blood test that measures overall health through gut function — offering a deeper look at your microbiome and its connection to your immune and metabolic health.

Why this excites me

• Evidence first: Test → protocol → re-test. Real data beats guesswork.

• European food philosophy: Stricter ingredient standards, less processed food, and a focus on clean, local sourcing.

• Athlete adoption: From soccer clubs to endurance athletes, Zinzino products are used worldwide for recovery, focus, and inflammation control.

  
  

Before starting any new supplement, talk with your doctor, especially if you’re managing a health condition or taking medication. Then explore test-based nutrition models like Zinzino’s, it’s a refreshing, data-driven alternative to the supplement guessing game.

If you’re curious to learn more or want to hear directly from someone who’s seen the results firsthand, connect with Bibi Frederick: frederick.bibi@gmail.com. Her story proves that sometimes, the right science, and the right balance, can change everything.

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*Health Disclaimer: The information above is educational and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual results vary. Lab-based wellness tests are screening tools, not diagnostic tests. Consult your healthcare provider before using any supplements—particularly if you have chronic conditions or take prescription medications (including anticoagulants). Products mentioned have not been evaluated by the FDA.