Here are the most common medical conditions that consuming more omega-3 foods have been prescribed for:
High cholesterol
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Cancer
Diabetes
Inflammation
Arthritis
Infertility
IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
Alzheimer’s disease
Macular degeneration
Skin issues (eczema and psoriasis)
Omega-3’s have also been shown to support weight loss, healthy pregnancy, athletic recovery and thickening hair and nails.
Omega-3 deficiency is common in industrialized countries because of the excess consumption of omega-6 fats. The average ratio in america is 20:1 when it should be closer to a 2:1 ratio. When this ratio becomes imbalanced it will cause systemic inflammation throughout the body leading to chronic disease.
Omega-3 deficiency symptoms can include poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings, joint pain and autoimmune disease.
The most common people who are omega-3 deficient include those who consume a large amount of processed foods, hydrogenated oils, and those on a vegan or vegetarian diet.
The AI (Adequate Intake) of Omega-3 is 1.6g/day for men and 1.1 g/day for women. There is no Daily Value for omega-3s.
