Affecting growth, vitality and mental state

Affecting growth, vitality and mental state

Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids affect growth, vitality and mental state, and they are involved in converting food substances into usable energy and then transporting that energy throughout our bodies.

They favourably affect atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, inflammatory disease, and perhaps even behavioral disorders.

In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (71:1) Suppl, 327s - 30S), children with lower compositions of total omega 3 fatty acids had significantly more behavioral problems, temper tantrums, and learning, health and sleep problems than did those with high proportions of omega 3 fatty acids.

Omega 3 deficiencies are associated the neurological impairments, such as:

decreased memory and mental abilities
tingling sensation of the nerves
poor vision
increased tendency to form blood clots
diminished immune function
increased triglycerides and cholesterol
impaired membrane function
growth retardation particularly in infants, children and pregnant women.
Omega 6 deficiencies are associated with scaly skin
eczema
seborrheic dermatitis
and hair loss
Deficiencies can also lead to liver damage
kidney damage
slow healing of internal injuries
sterility in men
and negative effects on the circulatory system
Circulatory problems can include elevated blood triglycerides and cholesterol
increased blood pressure
impaired membrane function
hardening of the arteries
artery obstruction
and incorporation of cholesterol and fat in arterial walls
In children, omega 6 deficiency can result in stunted growth.