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Increase energy, performance, and stamina.
EFAs enhance thermogenesis, help build muscle, prevent muscle break
down, and speed recovery from fatigue;
Strengthen the immune system. EFAs
make hormone-like eicosanoids that regulate immune and inflammatory
responses. N-3s have anti-inflammatory effects and can slow autoimmune
damage;
Lower most risk factors for
cardiovascular disease. EFAs (especially n3s) lower abnormally high
levels of blood pressure, triglycerides, Lp(a), fibrinogen, tendency to
clot formation, and inflammation;
Improve brain function: mood,
intelligence , behavior, and vision. Our brain is over 60% fat. EFAs
are important components of the entire nervous system. They are
necessary to make the neurotransmitter serotonin. Depression and other
brain diseases show decreased levels of n-3;
Aid in weight reduction. EFAs help
keep mood and energy up and suppress appetite, thereby aiding in weight
loss. More recently, they have been found to block the genes that
produce fat in the body (saturated and trans fat do not have this
same effect) and increase thermogenesis;
Regulate organs and glands. Liver and
kidneys, adrenal and thyroid glands, and the production of male and
female hormones need EFAs;
Speed recovery and healing. EFAs are necessary
for cell growth and division. They form all cell membranes and regulate
vital cell activity;
Support healthy child development. For nervous
system development, a growing fetus needs optimum EFAs from the mother's
body. Mothers become depleted of EFAs during pregnancy, and need optimal EFA intake for their health and their children's optimum development;
Improve digestion.
Poorly digested foods tie up the immune system and can cause gut
inflammation, leaky gut, and allergies. N-3s improve gut integrity, and
decrease inflammation and "leaky gut";
Decrease infection.
EFAs have anti-fungal, anti-yeast, and anti-microbial properties, helping
to protect against infections;
Keep bones strong.
EFAs aid in the transport of minerals that keep bones and teeth strong,
helping to prevent osteoporosis;
Protect genetic material.
EFAs regulate gene expression, and n-3s inhibit tumor growth;
Ease PMS. Studies indicate that n-6 (GLA) intake
was voted, by women, among the top three most effective PMS treatments.
N-3s may be even more effective;
Produce beautiful skin, hair, and nails. Some of
the first signs of EFA deficiency are dry, flaky skin, dull hair, and
brittle nails. N-3s can help skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis,
and acne. Also, GLA (n-6 derivative) administration is useful for some
patients with atopic eczema.
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