ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Essential fatty acid (EFA) composition of foods has been greatly reduced by modern food processing. These good fats can be found in sources such as raw walnuts, fresh salmon, and ground flax seeds. Because EFA's are necessary for the normal function of all tissues the list of symptoms of EFA deficiency is long. (Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease Shils et al, 1994 p 74). Essential fatty acids, are critical for normal fetal development and for cell membrane function relating to neurological and mental disorders. Equally important is their role in meditating chronic inflammatory processes involved in such conditions as atherosclerosis and arthritis. They play a role in heart health, skin problems, infertility, energy production in the cells, kidney, liver, and bowel abnormalities, as well as many auto-immune diseases . Supplemental sources are often necessary as the typical diet may be lacking in these nutrients.
May be beneficial for:
Joint Inflammatioin
Skin Health
Cardiovascular heatlh
Immune function
Womens health
Infant brain development
Bone health
Pain relief
Glucose and insulin metabolism
Depression
Brain function. |  |
