Symptoms of Omega-3 Deficiency

1/20/2021

Omega-3 fats are used by your body for everything from boosting your immune system to cardiovascular health to proper brain and endocrine system functions. They’re an important part of your diet, but it’s not uncommon for people to have low or deficient levels in their blood. Recent studies have uncovered what symptoms of an omega-3 deficiency look like:

• Skin Issues
An omega-3 deficiency can lead to skin that’s sensitive, dry, or suffering from an increase of acne. Omegas can help your skin retain moisture by strengthening its barriers and protecting it from irritants. They’re also good for reducing inflammation which can also help reduce acne.

• Poor Mental Health
Omega-3 fats are critical for your brain and may help protect it from mental health conditions. Additionally, several studies have found a link between low levels of omegas and a higher rate of depression.

• Dry Eyes
While there are many things that could lead to eye dryness, recent studies are showing that omega-3s are one of them. Low levels of omegas may reduce tear production and increase eye dryness and discomfort.

• Joint Pain
Increased pain in your joints, reduced grip strength, and stiffness are all possible symptoms of an omega deficiency.

• Hair Loss or Changes
Much like your skin, your hair also benefits from omega-3 fats and their protective and moisture-retaining properties. Low omega consumption can lead to changes in your hair’s texture, thickness, and strength.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

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