ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

Essential fatty acids …! What are EFA’s ? Why do you need them ? Where can you get them from ? Sources of Omega – 3 fatty acids ? Do you want to know more !?

Essential fatty acids or EFA’s are the fatty acids that are required by our body .These are known as essential fatty acids because human body cant produce Omega – 3’s . They are required for many biological processes . Though your body is unable to synthesize them , you should able to get them from your diet .

Although , there are different types of fatty acids , 2 fatty acids are known to be essential for our body . Omega – 3 & Omega – 6 type of essential fatty acids are very much important .

Omega – 3 Fatty Acids

Omega – 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential for your body . These essential fatty acids must be obtained from your diet .

Omega – 3 fatty acids are very much essential for our body . The 3 types of Omega – 3 fatty acids are Alpha linolenic acid ( ALA ) , Eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA ) & Docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA ) .

People who consume Omega – 3 fats regularly are less likely to depression and anxiety . Omega – 3’s also help in reducing of the ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Syndrome ) symptoms in children .

Omega – 3 fatty acids may improve your bone health .They can also improve eye health – Very high levels of DHA are present in the retina of our eye . Omega – 3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of heart diseases and strokes .

Sources of Omega – 3 fatty acids :-

Foods that are rich in omega – 3 fatty acids are fishes ( such as Albacore fish , Mackerel , Salmon , Sardines , Shrimps , Herring , Trouts , Tuna etc., ) are some of the types of fishes that are rich in omega – 3 fatty acids .Omega – 3 fatty acids are also available in – flaxseeds , hemp seeds , chia seeds , walnuts , kidney beans etc., and oils such as fish oil , krill oil , soybean oil , canola oil , flaxseed oil are also some of the sources that contain a high amount of omega – 3 fatty acids .

Along with omega – 3 fatty acids , omega -6 fatty acids , omega -9 fatty acids are also essential for our body . There are different types of essential fatty acids that are required by our body . We all known about the importance of getting enough omega – 3 fatty acids in our diet . So , make sure to consume essential fats in your daily diet .

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