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What are Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids?
There are many kinds of fats, but only two kinds of essential fats: Omega 3 (n-3 or w3) and omega 6 (n-6 or w6), both of which are unsaturated fats.
Each EFA is turned into several derivatives by the body. All other fats, such as Omega 9 (monounsaturated), Omega 7, and saturated fat, are non-essentials as the body produces them from sugars and starches.
Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids are necessary for survival. The problem is that the human organism cannot manufacture them or refine them from any other part of the diet, making it necessary to get EFA’s from an outside food source.
Why do people need Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids?
Why do people need Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids?
Cellular communication is highly dependent on the lipid (fat) constituents of cells. EFA’s work to:
• Form all cell membranes and regulate vital cell activity.
• Enhance nervous system development.
• Enhance thermo genesis, build muscle, prevent muscle break down, and speed recovery from fatigue.
• Make hormone-like eicosanoids that regulate immune and inflammatory responses.
• Lower abnormally high levels of blood pressure and triglycerides.
• Make the neurotransmitter serotonin.
• Help keep mood and energy up.
• Suppress appetite.
• Regulate organs and glands.
• Improve cognitive function and emotional health.
• Help to prevent heart disease and the complications of heart attack.
• Lessen the mortality rate after heart attack
• Regulate oxygen use, electron transportation and energy production.
• Help make the lubricants that allow joints to move effectively.
• Help transport cholesterol in the blood.
• Help to generate electrical currents and keep the heart rate regular.
• Help immune function in fighting infection.
• Help to balance the immune system and prevent allergies.
• Ensure proper nerve transmission especially in the memory and concentration areas of the brain.
• Ensure adequate bone formation and repair.
• Normalize lipid levels, lower blood pressure and improve glucose metabolism.
• Help skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
• Reduce PMS symptoms.
• Regulate gene expression and inhibit tumor growth.
