Fatty acids are important for all systems of the body to function normally, including your skin, respiratory system, circulatory system, brain and organs. There are two fatty acids, termed essential fatty acids (EFA) that your body does not produce on its own. EFAs have to be ingested. The two essential fatty acids that the human body cannot produce are the omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid, which are important for brain development, immune system function and blood pressure regulation. Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Research on the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acid have shown that it may be useful for supporting the following: Asthma [2] Diabetes [3] Arthritis [4] Osteoporosis [5] Some Cancers [6] Skin Disorders [7] High Cholesterol [8] High Blood Pressure [9] Attention Disorders [10] Depressive Disorders [11] Macular Degeneration Digestive Difficulties Omega-3 fatty acids are found naturally in: Grains Spirulina Brazil Nuts Hempseed Oil Mustard Seeds Pumpkin Seeds Chia Seed Oil Wheat Germ Oil Canola Oil (Rapeseed) Green Leafy Vegetables Raw Walnuts & Walnut Oil Flaxseeds or Flaxseed Oil Sent from my iPad
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:02:00 +0000
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