What are EFAs?

Answer:
EFAs, or Essential Fatty Acids, are naturally

occurring unsaturated fats that are essential to a person because the human body does not produce them on its own.

Linoleic, commonly referred to as the Omega-6 fatty acid, and alpha-linolenic, also known as the Omega-3 fatty acid, make up the two essential EFAs. Several bodily functions would not be possible without these EFAs. Linolenic acid is used by the body to make two other essential fatty acids, DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, and eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA. These fatty acids are found in fish oil as well.

EFAs play a significant role in our body's function. EFAs act as a structural component of all the cell membranes. In addition to this, EFAs are also important in the formation of prostaglandins. Postaglandins are an important component for many functions including steroid hormone production.

Even though we tend to consume a lot of fat, this fat is not of the EFA variety. They are typically saturated fats and do not perform the same function. Saturated fats only add to stored fat deposits. Supplementing with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fish oil can be beneficial in making sure that you have the right amount of EFAs.


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