EFA Deficiency

The signs and symptoms of the essential fatty acid Omega-3 deficiency may be overt or chronically nagging, while ranging from mild fatigue to fatal heart attack. Most allopathic health care professions never make the simple association between a health symptom and Omega-3 deficiency and the fundamental underlying cause of illness continues to manifest. Physicians are rarely, if ever trained in nutrition and laboratory analyses to measure EFA deficiency are not readily available or appreciated. The consequences of EFA deficiency are far more deadly today than other nutrient deficiencies and it is recommended that everyone takes an Omega-3 supplement, regardless of their condition.

A few signs and symptoms of typical Omega-3 deficiency:

o Fatigue
o Lack of endurance
o Dry skin
o Cracked nails
o Dry, listless hair
o Dry mucous membranes, tear ducts, mouth
o Gas, bloating
o Constipation
o Immune weakness
o Frequent colds and sickness
o Aching, sore joints
o Angina, chest pain
o Depression
o Lack of motivation
o Forgetfulness
o High blood pressure
o History of cardiovascular disease
o Arthritis

Watch out for postings on the importance of the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ration and Supplementation recommendations.

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