6 Signs and Symptoms of Omega-3 Deficiency that Every Woman and Man Must Know

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Most of you are aware that the American diet is rich in fat. Per the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report given in 2008, 641 calories are added as fat in every American food. 

The amount is enormous, and it becomes easy to include the daily requirement of omega-3 fatty acid to it. But that is not the truth. 

Even after consuming so much fat the right omega 3 is deficient and leading to many diseases.

Find below Six different conditions that could have developed to the lack of sufficient amount of Omega-3 fatty acid in your body.

1. Obesity

Cell metabolism improves by consuming the equivalent amount of Omega-3 fats. It enriches the cell activity. But due to the deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids leads to a reduction in body metabolism, and results in increased body weight.

2. Heart disease

More than 40 percent of people die due to heart failure. Mainly because of high bad cholesterols called as LDL cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acid in your diet will reduce the risk of all heart problems.

3. Eczema

Due to the deficiency of Omega-3 in the body, the skin develops some rashes called as Eczema.  Intake of Omega-3 DHA fats can balance this condition up to 23%. It also reduces the inflammation formed in the body.

4. Arthritis

Majority of women and few men suffer from deficiency on bone mineral density. Especially after 60 years, they are prone to all kind of bone problems. This is commonly referred as Arthritis. Inflammation is the sign of danger in your body. And the good thing is Omega 3 fats can fight inflammation. Supplement your diet with omega-3 fats and reduce stiffness in the joints. Also, Omega-3 fatty acids can combat the destruction of cartilage due to osteoarthritis.

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5. Depression

Depressions cases are reported to be reduced up to 60 percent in places where people have sufficient omega-3 fats. The happiness giving hormone Serotonin can be kept in a balanced form by including omega-3 fats in your diet.

6. Learning disabilities

Healthy brain contains 60 percent omega-3 fats. Then it goes without saying that the level must be maintained at the same level for proper functioning. When there is a deficiency in their standard the myelin sheath that is surrounding the nerve cells will start depleting. Then there will be a slowdown in the input sent to the brain and stops eventually. A Higher level of omega-3 helps to improve learning ability and reduces conditions like ADD.

And you need not worry as many foods naturally have omega-3 fats.

“The three types of omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. EPA and HA are more important for health, and they are present in anchovies, swordfish, salmon, herring, sardines, and tuna. Also, algae the vegan source has omega-fats. ALA is present in plant sources including walnuts and flaxseeds.”

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