Fats - EFA's

Fats - EFA's		Author: Technical Panel	20/06/2006

ESSENTIAL FATS

There are two essential fatty acids, Linoleic Acid and Linolenic Acid. These are converted in the body into other fats that are required. Some of these conversion processes degenerate with age, such that other oils can effectively become essential.

Dietary Level

Converting to

Linoleic Acid

Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)

Sources: Soybean, Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Comment: Conversion to GLA is severely limited as you get older. Supplemental GLA is recommended.

Additional Sources: Borrage oil, Evening Primrose oil.

Dietary Level	Converting to	Converting to
Linolenic Acid	Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA)	Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA)
Sources: Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil, Pumpkin seed, Soybean	Sources: Fish oils (Salmon, Trout, Mackerel, Sardines)	Sources: Fish oils (Salmon, Trout, Mackerel, Sardines)

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