Cheap Supplements: Fish Oils and Essential Fatty Acids - EFAs
- Fish Oils and Essential Fatty Acids - EFAs
Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are fatty acids that must be obtained from the diet. Two families of EFAs exist: ω-3 (or omega-3 or n−3) and ω-6 (omega-6, n−6). Common omega-3 acids are Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. The human body needs EFAs to manufacture and repair cell membranes. The support the creation of prostaglandins, which regulate body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility, conception, and play a role in immune function.
There are countless studies showing the positive effects of supplementing with EFAs for various reasons. See UMM.edu's resources for omega-3 here and omega-6 here.
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