{"id":9169,"date":"2024-10-05T12:11:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T09:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9169"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:25","slug":"lack-of-omega-3-symptoms-of-prychyny-doctor-39-s-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/lack-of-omega-3-symptoms-of-prychyny-doctor-39-s-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Omega-3 deficiency: signs, risks and advice from doctors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"282\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"282\">What are Omega-3s and why are they critically important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"503\">Omega-3s are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that support brain, heart, immune, and vision function. The human body cannot synthesize them on its own, so daily intake with food is a vital necessity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"526\">Main types of Omega-3:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"674\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"598\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"598\"><strong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"564\">ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)<\/strong> \u2014 comes from plant sources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"674\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"674\"><strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"614\">EPA and DHA<\/strong> \u2014 found in marine fish, seafood and fish oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"815\">According to cardiologist Olena Tokar, <em data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"815\">\u201cOmega-3s aren\u2019t just about preventing heart attacks. They\u2019re daily lubrication for your blood vessels and brain cells.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"853\"><strong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"853\">How to recognize an Omega-3 deficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"927\">Signs of Omega-3 deficiency can be general and gradually increasing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"956\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"956\">dryness and peeling of the skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"988\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"988\">brittle nails, brittle hair<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1022\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1022\">constant fatigue, irritability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1059\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1059\">depressed mood, anxiety<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1094\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1094\">difficulty concentrating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1135\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1135\">frequent colds, inflammatory diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1155\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1155\">joint pain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1178\">dry eye syndrome<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1228\">in children - hyperactivity, learning difficulties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1436\">As nutritionist Natalia Litvin notes, <em data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1436\">\u201cOne of the most common manifestations of Omega-3 deficiency in patients is not worsening heart condition, but impaired cognitive function, mood problems, and visual strain.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1436\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9171\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/omega3.jpg\" alt=\"doctor holding a capsule with fish oil\" width=\"1100\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/omega3.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/omega3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/omega3-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/omega3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/omega3-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/omega3-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1468\"><strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1468\">Causes of Omega-3 deficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none relative left-[50%]! flex w-[100cqw] translate-x-[-50%] justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"2199\">\n<thead data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1572\">\n<tr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1572\">\n<th data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1504\"><strong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1483\">Reason<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1572\"><strong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1520\">How does it affect<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"2199\">\n<tr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1713\">Lack of fatty fish in the diet<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1782\">Low intake of DHA and EPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1886\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1818\">Predominance of Omega-6 in the diet<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1886\">Fatty acid competition that reduces Omega-3 absorption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1991\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1922\">Fat malabsorption<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1991\">Chronic intestinal diseases, pancreatitis, gallstone disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2095\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2026\">High needs<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2095\">Pregnancy, lactation, sports activities, stress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2199\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2130\">Dietary restrictions<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2199\">Veganism or a strict plant-based diet without EPA\/DHA alternatives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2381\">Endocrinologist Andriy Marchenko notes: <em data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2381\">\u201cLow Omega-3 levels are often combined with elevated homocysteine, which increases the risk of cardiovascular catastrophes even at a young age.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2422\"><strong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2422\">What is the danger of a prolonged deficit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2700\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2467\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2467\">increased risk of heart attacks and strokes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2498\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2498\">depression, anxiety disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2534\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2534\">neurodegenerative diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2578\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2578\">worsening skin condition, eczema, psoriasis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2605\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2605\">hormonal imbalances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2626\">immune disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2700\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2700\">in children - decreased mental development, bad behavior, sleep disturbances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2735\"><strong data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2735\">How to detect Omega-3 deficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2851\">The most accurate method is <strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2793\">blood test for Omega-3 index<\/strong>, which shows the percentage of EPA + DHA in red blood cell membranes.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2959\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2876\">&lt;4% \u2014 high risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2905\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2905\">4\u20138% \u2014 permissible level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2959\">\n<blockquote data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2959\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2959\">8% \u2014 optimal level for heart and brain protection<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3064\">The doctor can also assess the patient&#039;s condition based on indirect signs, combined with food diary data.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3101\"><strong data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3101\">How to fill the Omega-3 deficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3123\"><strong data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3123\">Through diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3295\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3197\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3197\">fatty sea fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) \u2014 2\u20133 times a week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3237\">flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3263\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3263\">rapeseed and linseed oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3295\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3295\">seafood, avocado, spinach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3318\"><strong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3318\">Through additives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3464\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3378\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3378\">EPA+DHA supplements: 250\u2013500 mg per day for prevention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3422\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3422\">for children - in a special form and dose<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3464\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3464\">for vegans \u2014 microalgae supplements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3633\">Dietitian Yuriy Gorbach advises: <em data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3633\">\u201cChoose certified supplements with high bioavailability. It is especially important to check the source of raw materials and the content of heavy metals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are Omega-3s and why are they critically important? 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