Here are 6 ways your health could be suffering due to an Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency:

1. Obesity

Omega-3 fats increase cell activity, meaning that they are of utmost importance for cell metabolism. Anyone whose diet is deficient in omega-3 fats is likely to have a slowed metabolism, which in turn leads to excess weight gain.

2. Heart disease

Up to 40 percent of deaths caused by heart disease are due to high LDL cholesterol levels.  The good news is that adding omega-3 fats to your daily diet helps reduce them, which lowers the risk of sudden cardiac failure.