Heart Health with Essential Fatty Acids

Title:
Heart Health with Essential Fatty Acids
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686

Summary:
Fat is a concentrated source of energy. This source of energy is very useful during aerobic ex

Keywords:
essentail fatty acids, efa, omega 3, fish oil, flax oil, cla, borage oil, salmon oil

Article Body:
Why should I increase my Omega fatty acid intake?
Our intake of essential fatty acids has changed radically in the last century. Our ratio of Om

What are good fats and bad fats?
Fat is a concentrated source of energy. This source of energy is very useful during aerobic ex

UNSATURATED
¯ Unsaturated fats, "good fats" are liquid at room temperature, and remain in liquid form even
¯ Good fats are part of the essential fats: omega 3 and omega 6, both of which are unsaturated


What are EPA and DHA?
These are two specific essential fatty acids found in fish oil. Both Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EP

What is GLA and how is it different from other Omega-6 sources?
GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) is an Omega-6 fatty acid found in high amounts in borage oil, and t

We all want to be healthy, happy and fit with enough energy for work and for play. A well-bala

Where do essential fats come from?
Sources of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fats:
¯ Cold Water fish such as Salmon (coho, king and pink), sardines, cod, albacore tuna, trout, h
¯ Flaxseeds and green leafy vegetables are great sources of Omega 3.
¯ Sesame and sunflower seeds and other seeds and nuts are great sources of Omega 6.
¯ Borage oil and evening primrose oil are rich sources of GLA which is part of the Omega 6 ess

Where do saturated fats come from?
Saturated fats contain large amounts of saturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids are named
Varieties of Saturated fat include: Butter, coconut and palm oils and lard.
Benefits

¯ aid in balancing the autoimmune system
¯ treats skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
¯ cardiovascular health

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