Micronutrition · Textbook of Nutrient Therapy
Omega-6 Deficiency
Assess whether you present clinical signs of omega-6 deficiency.
Omega-6 fatty acids (GLA and arachidonic acid) are essential for cellular membrane integrity, and for the health of skin and hair. Although Western diet is often too rich in pro-inflammatory omega-6, some people paradoxically present a deficiency in active forms (GLA) due to enzymatic blockade of delta-6-desaturase. This test targets the characteristic cutaneous and phanerian signs of functional deficit.
Points forts
- + Rapid identification of clinical signs
- + Simple self-assessment test
- + Detection of cutaneous and phanerian signs typical of GLA deficiency
Limites
- - Does not replace blood testing
- - Some signs may have other causes
- - Limited sensitivity for subclinical deficiencies
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