Essential Fatty Acid Deficiencies

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) are the main structural component of every cell membrane in the body making the balanced intake of EFA absolutely essential for healthy cellular function. Every bodily function is dependent upon the role of essential fatty acids.

Fat is metabolic. It influences the metabolism - the sum total of all the activities in your body - with remarkable power.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAT IN THE BODY

The human brain, the most complex organization of matter we know, is 60% fat.
Fat maintains the integrity of neuron connections - the brain's vital communication system.
Fat is needed by all cell membranes - nerve, brain, eye, heart, adrenal, and thyroid cells must have essential fats to function.
Essential fatty acids boost the immune system. The fat acts as a barrier to keep out harmful microbes that can be a factor in disease.
Essential fats are necessary for normal reproduction and growth.
Fat is needed for the absorption of Vitamins A, D, E, K, and beta-carotene.
EFA protect against heart disease by reducing blood clotting, lowering triglycerides, and causing vascular dilation.
EFA help to reduce inflammation.
Omega 6 fats convert into GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) with the help of an enzyme called delta-6desaturase (D6D), thus manufacturing a hormone like substance PGEl (prostiaglandinEl) that plays a critical role in the prevention of and beneficial response to numerous health disorders.

SOURCES OF ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Omega 3	Omega 6	Omega 9 **
Salmon - Herring Sardines - Mackerel Flaxseed* - Hemp Oil, Hemp Heart, Hemp Bars Walnuts - Soybeans Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Raw Pumpkin Seeds Whole Grains	Borage/Black Currant Oils Evening Primrose Oil* Raw Nuts and Seeds Lentils/Legumes Lean Meats - Eggs Unrefined Vegetable Oils	Olives Almonds - Sesame Macadamias - Hazelnuts Avocados Flaxseed* Pressed oils from these foods e.g.: Virgin Olive Oil

*Benefit from Flax Seed Oil . Not only does it improve carnitine activity in the body, but studies have shown that it can substantially lower the risk of death from coronary heart disease. Flax seed oil contains twice the amount of Omega-3 oils than that of fish oil products. NSP's Flax Seed Oil is 100% organic and unrefined; due to the cold pressing of the seeds.
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**Technically, Omega 9 fats, are not essential fats. They are, however, monounsaturated fats that convert to oleic fatty acids; and are nutritionally supportive of the health advantages in the "Mediterranean Diet". Research states, that the consumption of the Omega 9 oils is associated with lower rates of breast cancer and heart disease.

Conversely, a deficiency or imbalance of the Omega essential fats is linked to numerous health problems which include:

Essential Fatty Acid Deficiencies
Allergies Depression Hyperactivity Learning Problems Osteoarthritis Endocrine imbalance	Alzheimer's Diabetes Hypertension Menopause PMS Schizophrenia
Auto-immunity Eczema Multiple Sclerosis Inflammation Psoriasis Vascular Disease	Cancer Heart Disease Intestinal Disorders Obesity Rheum. Arthritis Diminished Vision

So, if you want to influence your body the right way - promote energy, lose weight, and have clear arteries - you need to eat fats with the most beneficial metabolic effects.

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