• What Are Essential Fatty Acids
• EFA Families
• Metabolic Pathways (Omega-3 & Omega-6)
• EFA Deficiency Is Linked To:
• Cardiovascular Health
• Arthritis and Joint Health
• Skin Health
• Women's Health

EFAs contribute to good health by mediating the actions of hormones, increasing absorption of vitamins and minerals, nourishing the skin, hair and nails, promoting the proper functioning of nerves, benefiting the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and central nervous systems, and stimulating the body's metabolism, which can help promote weight loss.

Although North Americans consume a significant amount of fat, many are suffering from an essential fatty acid deficiency. Many diets are high in sugar, carbohydrates, and processed foods but are lacking sufficient healthy fats. Insufficient "good" fats are consumed since highly processed foods are stripped of essential fats and most people do not eat enough fresh raw fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts, grains, berries, fish and lean meat.

Research has demonstrated that supplementation with EFAs is safe. In thousands of studies worldwide, no serious side effects have ever been reported. Minor side effects may include bloating, nausea, upset stomach, burping, and loose stools. These minor side effects can be avoided by taking dietary supplements with meals, starting with low doses and gradually increasing, and dividing the daily dose into smaller portions. Daily EFA supplements are available in a wide range of easy and convenient-to-take formats to help your customers get the good fats they need to stay healthy.

Omega-3:

• Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
• Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)

Omega-6:

• Linoleic Acid (LA)
• Arachidonic Acid (AA)
• Gamma-Linolenic Aicd (GLA)

• Coronary heart disease
• Dry skin, eczema and psoriasis
• Inflammation
• Arthritis
• Stroke
• Depression
• PMS
• ADD/ADHD
• Obesity
• Stress
• Immune system dysfunction
• Diabetes

• Reducing the risk of heart disease and fatal cardiac events
• Lowering blood pressure
• Reducing atherosclerosis
• Improving the lipid profile by reducing LDL ("bad") cholesterol and increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol

• Decreased pain, inflammation, swelling and other symptoms
• Reduced need for other drugs
• Reduced side effects of NSAID drugs
• Eased symptoms associated with the disease and reduced complications such as osteoporosis GLA has extensive research in this area.

• Atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis
• Dry skin
• Rashes and minor skin irritations
• Redness and sunburn
• Cradle cap
• Acne

Eczema sufferers have decreased levels of GLA which causes inflammation and itching. Dramatic improvements occur with both oral and topical GLA supplementation. Most patients using GLA are able to reduce the use of other drugs such as topical and oral steroids, antihistamines and antibiotics. GLA also has cosmetic applications and is commonly used as an ingredient in skin creams and cosmetics.

• PMS: Women who suffer from PMS have low GLA levels. Supplementation with GLA may reduce symptoms such as breast pain and tenderness, headache, fluid retention, depression, and irritability.

• Menopause: For women going through menopause GLA supplementation can normalize hormone levels and relieve symptoms such as nighttime flushes, breast pain, and inflammation.

• Osteoporosis: For women with osteoporosis GLA,EPA and DHA supplementation can enhance calcium absorption, increase calcium deposition in bone and increase vitamin D activity.