Lack Of Omega-3 Could Trigger Heart And Nervous Problems

Illustration of omega 3 (Freepic) source food

JAKARTA - Lack of omega-3 in the body can have a serious impact on health, especially in terms of the function of the heart, brain, and blood circulation system.

Omega-3 plays an important role in maintaining the smooth running of blood circulation, supporting the formation of red blood cells, and lowering lipid and triglyceride levels in the blood.

If the body is deficient in essential fatty acids, the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cognitive disorders will increase significantly.

Clinical nutrition specialist Dr. dr. Samuel Oetoro, MS., Sp.GK (K), explained that quality food intake is very important to meet the daily needs of omega-3.

"The definition of omega-3 can cause impaired blood circulation, increased blood fat levels, as well as the risk of heart disease and brain function disorders," Samuel said as quoted by ANTARA.

As a member of the Indonesian Clinical Nutrition Specialist Association, Samuel emphasized the importance of marine fish consumption, especially fish rich in omega-3 such as bloating fish and fish from deep sea waters.

To maintain the nutritional content, he suggests a cooking method such as steaming rather than frying. "When the fish is fried, the omega-3 content can be damaged, so the benefits are reduced," he explained.

On the same occasion, a cardiologist and blood vessel, dr. Sony Hilal Wicaksono, Sp.JP, Subsp.P.Kv(K), FIHA, FasCC, who is also a member of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI), added that many heart attack patients have plaques intensive arteries.

Broken plates can trigger blood clots, cause blood clots, and eventually cause sudden heart attacks.

According to Sony, triglyceride levels in the blood can be influenced by omega-3 fatty acids, especially Eicosopentaenoic Acid (EPA). "EPA plays an important role in preventing and assisting the treatment ofteger heart disease," he said.

Therefore, the public is advised to eat foods rich in omega-3 to maintain heart health and overall blood circulation system.