Symptoms which may be signal of low Omega 3 fatty acid: Omega-3

 

Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids. 

Omega 3 fatty acids are important constituents of animal lipid metabolism and also play a vital role in human physiology. 

There are three types of Omega-3 fatty acids:

• α-linolenic acid: found in plant oil
  
• Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA):
• Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): found in marine fish oil

You can consume omega-3 fatty acid by foods in the form of health supplements. 

Rich omega-3 foods are Mackerel fish, salmon, cod liver oil, herring, oysters, sardines, anchovies, flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, soybeans, etc. 

Some health organization recommended a minimum of 250-500 mg of omega-3 fatty acid per day. 

Omega-3 fatty acids have lots of health benefits, it help fight depression and anxiety, improve eye health, improve heart health, may reduce Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 

Here we gonna talking about symptoms which could occur due to low omega-3 fatty acid in the body:

1.  Changes seen in hair

Changes in texture, integrity, and density of hair may be signal of low omega-3.

One six month study with 120 female volunteers has shown that the female who had taken the supplement experienced decreased hair loss and increased density in comparison to those who had not taken the supplement. 

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2. Dry eyes

Omega-3 plays significant role in eye health, it help in maintain eye moisture and prevent from dry eyes symptoms. 

In a study with 64 adults, shown that the group who had taken two capsules of omega-3 daily experienced less tear evaporation compared who had not taken the capsules. 

Many doctors also provide omega-3 to relieve dry eye syndrome. 

 

3. Joint pain

Joint pain and stiffness is common problem which experience as you get older, it occur due to wear down of cartilage.  

Some studies have found that consuming omega-3 may help reduce the joint pain and improve the symptoms. 

Don't do self medication, it is better to consult your doctor for better advise and treatment. 

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4. Skin dryness and Acne

Your skin dryness and irritation may be a signal of low omega-3 fatty acid in your body.  

Omega-3 help to improve the integrity of skin barriers, which prevent the loss of skin moisture and lock the moisture. 

Omega-3 also help to reduce acne, because omega-3 contains anti-inflammatory properties which reduce the inflammation. 

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5. Depression

Omega-3 fatty acids are very essential for your brain because your brain is made up of 60% fat which also include omega-3 fatty acids. 

It help to treat certain mental disorder and neurodegenerative  disease. 

A large study shows that taking omega-3 supplements had a beneficial effect on depressive symptoms. 

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