Essential Fatty Acids - Flax Seed Omega 3 Oils For Healthy Fats
Essential Fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that
cannot be made by the body. They must be obtained from food
sources. Polyunsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and
when chilled. Molecularly speaking, polyunsaturated fats are
fatty acids that have more than one double-bonded (unsaturated)
carbon in the molecule. To compare, saturated fats have no
double bonded carbons and are consequently solid at room
temperature. Polyunsaturated fats can have a beneficial effect
on your health when consumed in moderation and when used to
replace less heart healthy saturated fats or trans fats.
Polyunsaturated fats can help reduce cholesterol levels in your
blood and lower your risk of heart There are only two essential
fatty acids in human nutrition: omega-6 and omega-3. Omega-6 and
omega-3 play a crucial role in brain function and in the normal
growth and development of your body. Omega-6 fatty acids are
also known as linoleic acid (LA). I