Showing posts with label essential fatty acids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label essential fatty acids. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2012

Omega Three Fatty Acids Sources And Benefits

Omega three fatty acids are essential nutrients for the body. They are a type of polyunsaturated fats and their regular consumption has an anti-inflammatory effect on the human body. These essential fatty acids (EFAs) must come from our daily diet as they cannot be made by the human body.

Omega three fatty acids are very essential for normal growth and development of the body. They also help to decrease the occurrence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, cancer, etc. It also decreases the triglyceride levels and lowers hypertension. Continued deficiency of omega three fatty acids consumption shows up as fatigue, poor memory, dry skin and nails, poor blood circulation, heart problems, poor memory and brain function, etc.