Essential Fatty Acids

 

Many people do not regularly consume adequate amounts of healthy essential fatty acids through the daily diet due to high intakes of over-processed foods and saturated fats. This imbalance in dietary fat intake can lead to negative health consequences. Essential fatty acids have the ability to convert into beneficial hormone-like compounds, which may balance blood clotting and support healthy inflammation marker levels.

Two types of essential fats — omega-3 and omega-6 — refer to the chemical structure of the fat molecules. Both are important to consume to maintain adequate health.

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Essential Fatty Acids
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Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are required on a daily basis for maintaining optimal health. While the typical diet provides plenty of fats, it generally does not provide the kind of fats required by the body. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are both classes of fatty acids that are referred to as essential. By providing a supplement that already contains the appropriate balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, the body is able to support cellular and skin health, plus nerve, metabolic, and cardiovascular systems in a more efficient manner.