Sunday, September 4, 2011

EFAs to help you lose weight

Essential fatty acids are fat-busters

Essential fatty acids may be essential in weight loss

A recent study suggests that omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower incidence of obesity and may play a role in weight loss. This finding adds to the growing body of literature in which omega-3 fatty acids have been found to provide many health benefits, including assistance with weight loss.

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, are essential fatty acids, which means they cannot be produced by the human body. Dietary sources include fish and certain plant and nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while nuts and vegetables oils contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the third main type of omega-3 fatty acid.

Read more at www.essential-fatty-acids.org
 

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