Omega-3 Fatty Acids Believed to Fight Dandruff

(Newswire.net — February 24, 2017) Orlando, FL — Today, there are many commercially-available hair products that are formulated to get rid of dandruff. However, not all of the products in the market are safe and effective to use. The good news is that there are natural remedies believed to be helpful for dandruff sufferers.

Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to fight dandruff.  This hair problem is a common problem for many individuals. It produces flaky, dry skin on the scalp and even scaly, itchy rash. It is believed that dandruff is caused by deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals.

“Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that could be found in fish oil,” said VitaBreeze Supplements spokesperson, Michelle O’Sullivan.

There are many health benefits believed to be offered by omega-3 fats. They are thought to improve behavioral function and mental performance. There are many omega-3 supplements approved by the Food and drug Administration (FDA), and they are popular remedies in lowering triglyceride levels, which is a risk factor in cardiovascular disease.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, omega-3 deficiency may manifest in the form of dry skin. There are other deficiency symptoms such as mood swings and poor memory. Stress, which typically results from these symptoms, is a contributing factor to dandruff.

There are many possible causes of dandruff such as over-activity of oil glands and yeast infections. It can also be caused by using hot water while shampooing as it takes away the natural oils from the hair. Deficiencies in omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats are also thought to result in dandruff.

Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fats and when they are taken in high amounts with B vitamins, it could potentially prevent dandruff. According to experts, omega-3 fats contain anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce dryness, which is associated with dandruff.

Dandruff sufferers may consume food items that contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. These food items include salmon, albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, sardines, and lake trout. Omega-3 fats can also be obtained from soybeans, pumpkin seeds, flax seed, walnut, and pumpkin seed oils. Those who are not fish lovers or who neither have the time nor the interest to prepare food may take fish oil supplements.

Fish oil supplements are thought to contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. What makes them even more beneficial is that they contain little to no environmental pollutants. Commercially-available fish that are cooked in many household kitchens and even at restaurants are thought to contain high levels of heavy metals and toxins (amazon.com/omega-3-fatty-acids/dp/B00O8NS20K).