Blood disorders. A decrease in healthy red blood cells (anemia) can result in severe fatigue. Gaucher disease also affects the cells responsible for clotting, which can cause easy bruising and nosebleeds. More rarely, Gaucher disease affects the brain, which can cause abnormal eye movements, muscle rigidity, swallowing difficulties and seizures.
Brittle nails. Your fingernails and toenails are a good indicator of your overall health. Peeling, soft nails could also be a sign your body is lacking in omega-3 fatty acids. Eating a diet high in protein, especially omega- 3 proteins like oily fish, nuts, seeds, and avocado can help remedy your nail problems.
Effects of Fat Deficiency on Humans SKIN PROBLEMS • When essential fatty acids are missing from our diet it can cause skin problems. • An essential fatty acid deficiency increases the loss of water from your skin, which results in dry, scaly rash. • This type of deficiency can also make it harder for your wounds to heal.
This nutritional myth has left many Americans deficient in key omega-3 fatty acids by creating a dietary mentality that severely limits all forms of fat. There are many scientists who believe that a deficiency of omega-3s, found in fish, nuts, and seeds, is a very common nutrient deficiency. 1. Patients with anorexia nervosa, in particular, are
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