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Below is an article on Essential Fatty Acids, what they are and some of their role in maintaining the health of the human body. Recognizing that you may not have time to read the entire article, here is a reference and here is an online source for your convenience. Note: Essential Fatty Acids can be derived from oils such as flax seed oil which is available at your local health food store.
Essential Fatty Acid Your body truly needs omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to survive. They are both considered 'essential' because the body must get them from a food source. In other words, the body cannot produce them on its own as it can with other nutrients. You can consider these the good kind of fat. You can even refer to them as friendly fat. :) They can actually help you to lose weight. In addition they can help your body to form healthy skin and nails and they help to keep your hormones regulated. They may also provide protection for the nervous system by providing building blocks for your myelin sheaths that enshroud and protect a good part of your nervous system. Definition for myelin from dictionary.com : A white fatty material, composed chiefly of lipids and lipoproteins, that encloses certain axons and nerve fibers. Also called medulla. Here is a list of helpful tips when working with essential fats Tips: Flax seed is an excellent source to obtain both Omega-3 and Omega-6 Try not to cook with your essential fatty acids. Take a tablespoonful by mouth or sprinkle the same amount on a salad. Essential fats are great to use after or with a high protein content meal. Fats and protein digest well together. Essential fats are very good for pregnant women and their developing babies. Fish contain Omega-3 oils. Salmon are particularly high in Omega-3. Hydrogenated oils are probably not good for you. You will find them frequently in "junk" food. Borage and Primrose oil are good for your hair. Internal use of essential fats will help keep your skin from becoming dry and flaky. Essential fats help keep hormone production smooth and regulated. Flax Oil should be refrigerated Trans Fatty acids are not natural but man made, they are a far cry for the essential fats that are so healthy for your body. There is also a lot of suspicion that trans fatty acids are contributing to heart disease. You may now realize that essential fats are very important to your body are very healthy and are something that may be of great benefit to your body and overall health state. Here is another resource to help you learn more about essential fats. You can obtain essential fatty acids from regular food, like fish, especially cod, but almost all fish have both the essential Omega 3 fats. Prevailing theory is that we usually get plenty of Omega 6 from our diet. If you do want to supplement you can just go to your local health food store and buy flax seed oil which is high in both Omega 3 and 6. Primrose and borage oils are also very effective to use. If you are looking for an online source to purchase essential fatty acids from, try this. By now you should be loaded up with good information about essential fatty acids, what they can do for you and how to get them from your diet, local or online resources. You may feel more energized by using flax or other oils that are high in these essential fatty acids. Chances are, diet can cover most of your needs, especially if you are eating fish and some nuts like walnuts. If you would still like to have a little more information about essential fatty acids, feel free to listen to this audio recording by Dr. Erasmus, high speed or modem. Dr. Erasmus sells his brand of oils which can also be found in most health food stores. ( hint, just right click and choose 'open' or 'save target as'. If you choose, 'save target as', you will be prompted to choose a location on your computer. I recommend choosing your desktop as it may be easier to find.) If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. But keep in mind I am not a doctor and everything on this page is for information purposes only. If you have or suspect you have a health condition, seek the advice of a licensed physician immediately. Sincerely, Dave Snape
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