Signs of Omega-3 Deficiency âIf youâre short on omega-3 fatty acids, you can experience fatigue, poor focus, and memory issues,â says Lewis. Other symptoms can include dry skin, brittle nails, mood swings, anxiety, depression, and poor circulation. âLack of omega-3s in the body will eventually accelerate the rate at which our brains ageList of Omega-3 deficiency symptoms: 1. Skin related signs. Dry skin and hair and soft or brittle nails. Rough patches of skin. Small bumps (like chicken skin) on the back. of upper arms and legs. Dandruff. Dry eyes. Common side effects of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids include: loss of appetite. diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, and belching. back pain; or. dry mouth, altered sense of taste. Serious side effects of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids include: hives. difficult breathing.
Risks and complications. You shouldnât take more omega-3 than your doctor recommends as it can be harmful to your health. Too much of the fatty acids in omega-3s may have a negative effect on
Methods: In this double-blind clinical trial, 100 patients suffering from BIDs were randomly divided into two, i.e. control (n = 50) and experimental (n = 50) groups.In addition to the other standard treatments, 1000 mg of omega-3 supplement was given to the experimental group on daily basis for 3 months and placebo was given to the control group. After 3 months of treatment, this occurred in 9/9 patients on omega-3 PUFA v. 0/9 treated with placebo (Reference Almallah, Richardson and O'Hanrahan 41). Three studies reported a significantly greater improvement in the clinical score with omega-3 PUFA as compared with placebo ( Reference Aslan and Triadafilopoulos 32 , Reference Almallah I6C45.