| Symptoms - Food - Preferences |
Fatty food craving |
| Symptoms - Head - Ears |
(Much/some) ear wax accumulation |
| Symptoms - Metabolic |
Sun-induced headaches |
| Symptoms - Muscular |
Leg cramps caused by walking
Tightness across shoulders |
| Symptoms - Nails |
Brittle fingernails |
| Symptoms - Skin - Conditions |
History of adult acne |
| Symptoms - Skin - General |
Thin/thick cracked heel calluses |
| Autoimmune |
Diabetes Type I |
| Circulation |
Poor/Slow Wound Healing
Failure to provide either omega-6 or omega-3 fatty acids in the diet
results in poor wound healing. |
| Infections |
Yeast / Candida Infection |
| Inflammation |
Chronic Inflammation
In order to maintain proper balance of the antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory
prostaglandins (PGE1 and PGE3) with the pro-spasmodic and pro-inflammatory
prostaglandins (PGE2), it is critical to have the proper balance of
essential fatty acids. Without adequate amounts of both Omega-3 and
Omega-6 oils in the diet, prostaglandin production will be reduced
and problems may result. |
| Skin-Hair-Nails |
Chronic Inflammation
In order to maintain proper balance of the antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory
prostaglandins (PGE1 and PGE3) with the pro-spasmodic and pro-inflammatory
prostaglandins (PGE2), it is critical to have the proper balance
of essential fatty acids. Without adequate amounts of both Omega-3
and Omega-6 oils in the diet, prostaglandin production will be reduced
and problems may result.
Dry skin
Dandruff
A diet low in essential fatty acids can result in skin problems,
such as dandruff.
Male Hair Loss
Essential fatty acid deficiency can results in dry, brittle hair
and hair thinning or loss.
Female Hair Loss
Essential fatty acid deficiency can results in dry, brittle hair
and hair thinning or loss.
Adult Acne |
| Uro-Genital |
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Fatty acid profiles may be abnormal in women with fibrocystic breast
disease. Treatment with essential fatty acids may help to normalize
this. [Plasma fatty acid profiles in benign breast disorders. Br J
Surg, 1992 May, 79:5, pp.407-9] |
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| Symptoms - Food - Intake |
(High) hydrogenated fat consumption |
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| Essential Fatty Acid Requirement can lead to:
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| Circulation |
Poor/Slow Wound Healing
Failure to provide either omega-6 or omega-3 fatty acids in the diet
results in poor wound healing.
Weak or unproven link
Strong or generally accepted link
Proven definite or direct link |
