Omega-3 Deficiency: A Silent Threat to Heart and Metabolic Health, Experts Warn
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Firstpost•25-01-2026, 23:38
Omega-3 Deficiency: A Silent Threat to Heart and Metabolic Health, Experts Warn
- •A widespread Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency is affecting millions globally, including a large portion of India's population, posing a major risk to heart and metabolic health.
- •Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) are crucial for regulating inflammation, maintaining triglyceride levels, supporting blood pressure, and ensuring healthy blood vessel function.
- •Modern diets, lacking Omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish, seeds, and nuts, and heavy on processed items, contribute significantly to this nutritional gap.
- •The deficiency often goes unnoticed but can lead to chronic inflammation, hardening of arteries, and increased risk of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
- •Experts recommend regular consumption of fatty fish, flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, or clinically recommended Omega-3 supplements to address this critical deficiency.
Why It Matters: Widespread Omega-3 deficiency is a silent, significant risk to heart and metabolic health, requiring urgent dietary correction.
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