Essential Fatty Acids - Brain Power
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“Fat” is a word that most people hate because of how they were conditioned to believe that all fat is bad for them. It is true that there are more fats out there that are bad for you but this does not mean that you should avoid fatty food. One of the fats that is good for you is essential fatty acids (EFAs) which are needed for optimal health. There are two families of essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6. Essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that cannot be manufactured by the human body and must be obtained through food.
Essential fatty acids is important for energy because cells need them to obtain optimum nutrition for assisting the release of energy. EFAs are also important for brain memory and performance, repairing cell membranes, and is beneficial for the cardiovascular, immune, reproductive and nervous systems. The body uses EFAs to regulate body functions, such as blood pressure, heart rate, blood clotting, conception, fertility, and assist the body to fight diseases. EFAs have been known to help prevent risk factors associated with life threaten illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease. Children should pay close attention to EFAs because these fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain, and appears to play a big role in behavior and cognitive function. Pregnant women should also pay close attention to EFAs because they are necessary for normal growth of their fetus.
To make sure you are consuming enough essential fatty acids; avoid cooking EFAs in high heat because the heat destroys the fatty acids. There are currently no recommended daily intakes for EFAs in the United States but nutritionist believes that men should consume about 1.6 grams per day and women should consume about 1.1 grams per day.
Important sources of essential fatty acids
- Cabbage
- Canola (rapeseed) oil
- Corn oil
- Fish
- Flaxseed
- Hemp oil
- Lettuce
- Pumpkin seeds
- Safflower
- Shellfish
- Sunflower
- Walnuts
- Wheatgerm
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