The Importance of EFA's

Essential Fatty Acids areimportant for overall health as well as to gain muscle. There are 2 families of EFA’s, Omega 3 and Omega 6.     EFA’s are fats that cannot be produced by the body and therefore must be obtained through our diet. 

Omega 3 and Omega 6 assist with many essential bodily functions:

• Heart health- Improves heart rhythm, a mild blood thinner and slows the heart rate.
• Vascular health- Increases blood vessel flexibility.
• Cell Regulation - Regulates many processes in the cell such as oxygen use, electron transportation and energy production.
• Increase Testosterone- Required for healthy tissue in the testes.
• Improve insulin action- Helps to balance blood sugar levels.
• Increase fat burning- Many studies have shown that test groups taking EFA’s lose more fat and retain muscle as opposed to the placebo group.  
• Lower cholesterol- Helps transport cholesterol in the blood stream.
• Anti inflammatory- Low grade inflammation (type people cannot feel) increases the risk of diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity and many other conditions.
• Strengthen Immune system- Promote syntheses of hormones that are responsible for a healthy immune system.
• Shorten recovery time- Help reduce fatigue by helping nutrients pass through cell membranes.
• Brain development and function- Needed for proper nerve transmission in the brain.