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Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) are known to be beneficial and are necessary for health. They are polyunsaturated fats, which are considered "good" fats.
Essential fatty acids nourish the body at the very foundation of health...at the cellular level. They strengthen cell membranes to fortify against the invasion of harmful microorganisms. These nutrients also help dissolve body fat and increase metabolism and energy production. Thus, they are also very helpful in a comprehensive weight management program.
Unicity offers a comprehensive essential fatty acid blend in EFA. This powerful product provides the benefits of flax seed oil, borage seed oil, salmon oil, black currant seed oil and evening primrose seed oil. These ingredients are sources of both linolenic and linoleic essential fatty acids.
Flax seed oil provides omega-3 (linolenic acid), omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Omegas-3 and 6 benefit the cardiovascular system, as well as the immune and nervous systems. They are important in the normal functioning of all tissues of the body. Deficiencies are responsible for a host of symptoms and disorders including abnormalities in the liver and kidney, changes in the blood, reduced growth rates, decreased immune function, and skin changes including dryness and scaliness.
Borage seed oil is an excellent source of gamma-linolenic acid. It also nourishes the heart.
Salmon oil is high in omega 3 essential fatty acids. It helps the cardiovascular system stay in balance.
Black currant seed oil is rich in linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This substance supports the body's manufacture of hormone-like substances known as prostaglandins which help regulate functions of the circulatory system. GLA assists the body with its energy processes and is a structural component of the brain, bone marrow, muscles and cell membranes.
Evening primrose seed oil supplies both linolenic and linoleic acids.
EFA is an essential supplement, containing essential fatty acids, which are essential for life!
FAQs
Q. Why are these fatty acids called "essential"?
A. Essential fatty acids are "essential" because they are necessary for maintaining health and since our bodies cannot make them, we must obtain an adequate supply from external sources -- from food or from supplements.
Q. Don't I get enough of these fatty acids in my diet?
A. It is very difficult to get an adequate supply of healthy fats from diet alone.
Q. Will taking this supplement increase my total fat intake?
A. These are healthy fats, necessary for life. They are not used in the production of adipose (fat) tissue.
Q. Can I take this if I am on a low fat diet?
A. EFAs are recommended supplements for many diets. Taking the EFA would ensure that you are getting these necessary fats.
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