My title began: “Omega, What are the Signs and Symptoms of Deficiency?” Today I would like to discuss Omega 3 and it’s deficiency symptoms.
First, we need to consider what an Omega 3 is? The definition is: An essential fatty acid that is not produced by the body and must be obtained through the food we eat. Excessive consumption of processed foods has depleted the body of this vital nutrient.
Let’s talk about the signs and symptoms of Omega 3 deficiency. One of the most obvious signs of not having enough Omega 3 is a dry, dull complexion. This can be prevented by increasing the foods that contain Omega 3 or by taking supplements.
Deficiency symptoms of Omega 3 are also related to certain mental disorders.depression- Avoid eating fish like mackerel, salmon, tuna, herring and sardines, as they are all high in mercury. This is because fish is high in DHA a major component of Omega 3. In particular, asthma sufferers have a much higher risk of suffering from an over consumption of fish containing Omega 3.
Weight gain- Obesity is yet another common deficiency symptom among many people. Fluid retention can lead to dehydration and gain weight. This is sometimes not diagnosed correctly and then treated with diuretics until the correct diagnosis is found.
Insulin insensitivity- Consuming a high concentration of refined sugar, including all artificial sweeteners, often leads to insulin insensitivity and weight gain.
How much Omega 3 do we need? As aStarting Point, the National Institute for Health suggests an intake of at least 2-3 grams per day. And to be confident that this is a requirement, many medical professionals will increase this considerably.
Fed, between meals, what you eat and drink can supply this minimum requirement. And, in my opinion the best source is the best tasting way, fresh fish from the Pacific or the Southern Ocean. Salmon, tuna, hoki and sardines are particularly rich in Omega 3 at least 1 gram per pound. If you like Supplement, a good brand would be Perfect Food.
We’re going to talk about deficiency in the third part of this article: “How to Ensure You Get Enough”.
There’s a simple test you can take to find out how much Omega 3 you’re getting; after a series of blood tests you would have to drink a few glasses of milk or obtain a saliva sample.
Now, wouldn’t it be great to have a supplement to help lower your Low DHA levels? If you test strongly and have a positive result, then a supplement can bring the levels up fairly quickly.
Let me know how you get on.
Salmon, tuna, hoki and sardines are particularly rich in Omega 3. Salmon is one of the best sources for Omega 3, with a 100 grams of salmon containing about two grams of Omega 3.
Avoid farmed salmon and the Omega 3 benefits will be lost through the molasses and sugar content.
Although built from algae, Red Snapper is one of the best Omega 3 foods you can get; Omega 3 is very difficult to make in the laboratory so this is one of the most expensive and best Omega 3 foods you can buy. A Red Snapper provides you with 5.5 grams of Omega 3.
Larger fish like sardines and tuna are rich in Omega 3, but Omega 3 fatty oils are not found in fish oil. If you’re vegetarian you can get your Omega 3 fatty oils from flax seed oil but it’s much more expensive.
The higher the fat content the better the Omega 3 will be for you to consume. The oil is extracted from the Fish, the Omega 3 fatty acids are stored in the tissue and there’s the additional benefit of convenience. You don’t need to take a blood test to find out your Low DHA levels, you can easily note if fish is in your diet.
Most people I meet in my profession and around me, are severely deficient in Omega 3 fatty oils. I recommend a quality Omega 3 supplement with at least 250mg of DHA to give you the maximum benefits.
“Nutrient deficiency!” is an inadequate term to describe the situation of people who are deficient in Omega 3.
If you are currently working to restore your health, you will find you are incorporating more fish into your diet (mussels, tuna, hoki, salmon and sardines) to give you the benefits of the Omega 3 fatty acids.
Often it is only by chance or because your doctor feels you need to do so, however in my opinion a fish oil supplement should be your minimum standard of intake for reducing inflammation and improving and maintaining your health.
