Essential Fatty Acids

Most fatty acids can be produced naturally in the normal mechanism of the human body;. body is able to produce monounsaturated fatty acids (using the double bond at the point of omega-9) and saturated fatty acids

, but there is no system for making synthetic two essential FA including linoleic acid (18 carbon atoms and two double bonds) and alpha-linolenic acid (18 carbon with three double bonds), so the necessity of including these compounds in food daily basis.

Essential FA or "essential fatty acids" are polyunsaturated FA categorized in the omega-6 (n-6) and omega-3 (n-3) FA, depending on the type of oils containing different classifications of polyunsaturated FA with different percentages

.

the body is able to provide the needed enzyme to introduce a double bond in the omega-6 and omega-3 sites, although the body can create conditions for the conversion as an omega-3 with other omega-3, but can not build a n-3 from n-6 or saturated FA.

mainly about FA acids are necessary for mammals to supply the compounds responsible for the maintenance of a regular mechanism of the body for example, balancing blood pressure, blood fat in proportion to the immune system, blood clots, etc.

Insufficient / imbalanced intake of omega-3 in the diet has been suggested to cause adverse effects on mood and behavior, including the development of aggressive behavior and depression. The main contributory factors of these symptoms are still unclear.

FA Essential oils are available from certain plants or fish that can be used to satisfy a healthy human diet. In general, food sources rich in essential fatty acids include flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, grape seeds, canola, walnuts, fish oil, etc.