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"Essential Fatty Acids The essential fatty acids (EFAs) linolenic acid and linoleic acid are necessary for healthy hearts, brains, skin, glands and hair. Most people are deficient in essential fatty acids because cooking destroys much of them. Foods rich in EFAs are flaxseeds, raw fish, avocados, nuts and seeds. Friendly Bacteria People often think it is necessary to cook foods in order to destroy harmful bacteria, not realizing they are also destroying the necessary "friendly" bacteria that our intestines need for balance." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Both B12 and folic acid are safe and literally impossible to overdose. 4. essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6 oils) Many women are deficient in essential fatty acids. Several studies have shown high-dose omega-3 oils to be as effective as antidepressants for treating depression. Omega-6 fatty acids may also have a role in treating PMS. The omega-6 metabolite GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) has been shown to be deficient in women with PMS. Interestingly, GLA production requires vitamins B6, magnesium, and zinc, all known to help PMS symptoms." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS You have probably heard of omega-3 rats as the essential fatty acids present in such coldwater fish as mackerel, sardines, bluefish, and wild salmon. These fish obtain their omega-3s from eating algae, so they act as a middleman between you and the algae, much as cows do between the micronutrients in grass and you. Grains and some seeds contain large amounts of omega-6 fats: feed a cow—oryou-grain, and the result is more omega-6s in its-or your-fat." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Many researchers now believe that deficiencies in essential fatty acids are associated with severe PMS symptoms, such as breast tenderness, pain and irritability. By taking supplements of evening primrose oil (made from seeds) at mealtimes, women can replace some essential fatty acids at a critical time of the month. Typical dosages range from three to six capsules a day and should only be taken at that time of the month." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Adding plenty of the right essential fatty acids to your diet while you're pregnant may seriously decrease the risk of your child getting O eczema, not to mention all the other benefits 03 O that both you and your baby receive from a high ^ intake of essential fatty acids during pregnancy § m (more on that in a moment). 1/1 Regardless of what your mother ate during pregnancy, remember this: Eczema is treatable, even more successfully if you take a little time to find out what triggers it." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"But trans fats are really bad for people with Spent because, when you eat trans fats, they block the uptake and use of good essential fatty acids, such as omega-3s, omega-6s, and omega-9s, which people who are Spent desperately need. essential fatty acids are crucial to healthy brain function, healthy eyes, joints, skin, and hair, as well as our immune system. They reduce inflammation and the risk of heart disease. Among other things, they help create elastic cell membranes. When the body doesn't have these healthy fats, it turns to the unhealthy fats to build cell membranes." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6 oils) Many women are deficient in essential fatty acids. Several studies have shown high-dose omega-3 oils to be as effective as antidepressants for treating depression. Omega-6 fatty acids may also have a role in treating PMS. The omega-6 metabolite GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) has been shown to be deficient in women with PMS. Interestingly, GLA production requires vitamins B6, magnesium, and zinc, all known to help PMS symptoms. Evening primrose oil, borage oil, and black currant oil contain large amounts of GLA and are used in PMS." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Assessment of essential fatty acids is not routinely performed but only as indicated. However, recent findings on the relationships between abnormal essential fatty acid status and growth in children with CF [78, 79, 94], particularly those with meconium ileus, warrant the consideration of routine monitoring of essential fatty acid status, at least annually, in patients with CF. Similarly, routine measurements of vitamin K, calcium, zinc, and sodium are not regarded as necessary in the 2002 guidelines [70] but may be needed in individual patients. C." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"This is why it's very important that we get essential fatty acids from our diets from foods such as fish, avocado, almonds, walnuts, flaxseed, and olives.They are essential because your body can't manufacture them on its own. This gives a whole new meaning to the term "brain food," which is how many people refer to fish, because it often contains high-quality fat. But because fat is a building block to the nervous system, this makes it vulnerable to fat-soluble toxins." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Some nutrition experts think that this is fine: Omega-6s, after all, are essential fatty acids too, and their rise to dietary prominence has pushed out saturated fats, usually thought to be a positive development. But others strongly disagree, contending that the unprecedented proportion of omega-6s in the Western diet is contributing to the full range of disorders involving inflammation." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"The bottom line is that essential fatty acids are vital to our health. They quite literally are the primary healing agents in the body, and according to some estimates, as many as 90% of all people are deficient in at least one of them. • Carbohydrates are the body's short-term energy foods. Simple carbohydrates, such as sugar and white flour are utilized by the body in a matter of minutes. Complex carbohydrates take time to break down and are, therefore, utilized over a matter of hours. The best carbohydrates are fresh fruits and vegetables—pure and simple. Buy organic. Wash thoroughly." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Essential fatty acids, degree of unsaturation, and effect of corn (maize) oil on the serum-cholesterol level in man. Lancet 272, 66-68. 14. Ahrens, E. H. Jr., (1957). Seminar on atherosclerosis: Nutritional factors and serum lipid levels. Am. J. Med. 23, 928-952. 15. Keys, A., Anderson, J. T., and Grande, F. (1957). Prediction of serum-cholesterol responses of man to changes in fats in the diet. Lancet 273, 959-966. 16. Hegsted, D. M., McGandy, R. B., Myers, M. L., and Stare, F.J. (1965). Quantitative effects of dietary fat on serum cholesterol in man. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 17, 281-295. 17." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"For example, one thousand active units of one type of lipase (the enzyme that digests fats) has the potential to release one thousand bonds of essential fatty acids from olive oil per minute. When the lab technician tests the enzyme for its activity, however, she does so in a controlled environment in which the temperature and pH are closely regulated. To measure the activity of the lipase mentioned above, a lab technician will expose a measured amount of the enzyme to a fat (olive oil), in a pH of 7 at a temperature of 86 degrees to determine its active units." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Plant leaves produce these essential fatty acids (we say they're essential because our bodies can't produce them on their own) as part of photosynthesis; they occupy the cell membranes of chloroplasts, helping them collect light. Seeds contain more of another kind of essential fatty acid, omega-6, which serves as a store of energy for the developing seedling. These two types of polyunsaturated fats perform very different functions in the plant as well as the plant eater. In describing their respective roles, I'm going to simplify the chemistry somewhat." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"Essential fatty acids: Biochemistry, physiology and pathology. Biotechnol. J. 1, 420-439. 120. Mancuso, P., Whelan, J., DeMichele, S. J., Snider, C. C., Guszcza, J. A., and Karlstad, M. D. (1997). Dietary fish oil and fish and borage oil suppress intrapulmonary proinflammatory eicosanoid biosynthesis and attenuate pulmonary neutrophil accumulation in endotoxic rats. Crit. Care. Med. 25, 1198-1206. 121. Sugano, M., Tsujita, A., Yamasaki, M., Noguchi, M., and Yamada, K. (1998). Conjugated linoleic acid modulates tissue levels of chemical mediators and immunoglobulins in rats. Lipids." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Essential fatty acids, eicosanoids, and cancer. In "Adjuvant Nutrition in Cancer Treatment" (Quillin, P., Williams, R. M., Ed.). Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Arlington Heights, IL. 26. Hofmanova, J., Vaculova, A., Lojek, A., and Kozubik, A. (2005). Interaction of polyunsaturated fatty acids and sodium butyrate during apoptosis in HT-29 human colon adenocarcinoma cells. Eur. J. Nutr. 44, 40-51. 27. Hsiao, W. L., Pai, H. L., Matsui, M. S., and Weinstein, I. B. (1990). Effects of specific fatty acids on cell transformation induced by an activated c-H-ras oncogene." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Essential fatty acids consist of omega-3 fatty acids (derived from linolenic acid) and omega-6 fatty acids (derived from linoleic acid). essential fatty acids are necessary for a wide range of functions in the body, including hormone production and immune system functioning. A deficiency of essential fatty acids has disastrous consequences on the functioning of the immune system. The immune system cells are dependant on receiving adequate amounts of essential fatty acids from the diet." - David Brownstein, Overcoming Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Acai contains essential fatty acids, iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin A, and other antioxidants. Scientists have discovered that acai is rich in anthocyanins, a special group of plant chemicals believed to have many health benefits. In fact, acai contains ten times more anthocyanins than is found in an equal serving of red wine. Anthocyanins in acai make up only about ten percent of the total antioxidants contained within this amazing little berry." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"While these surveys look for common deficiencies such as iron; calcium; zinc; potassium; iodine; magnesium; selenium; manganese; vitamins A, C, E, Bt (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), and B6; folate (folic acid); and iodine, they ignore equally important nutrients such as essential fatty acids and the amino acids critical to proper detoxification. As you begin to remove toxins from your body, you'll want simultaneously to replenish your cells with as much good nutrition as you can get from both your regular diet and supplementation." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "The best foods to get your essential fatty acids from are fish such as salmon, sardines, and anchovies as well as some plant oils such as flax oil. There are three types of omega-3. The two you may be most familiar with are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are found primarily in oily coldwater fish such as tuna, salmon, and mackerel. Other than fresh-picked seaweed, which is not a staple of the American diet, plant foods rarely contain EPA or DHA." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"A multivitamin is important, as well as essential fatty acids, including flaxseed oil or fish oil. There is also a vitamin-like compound called dimethylglycin which helps oxygenation to the brain. For yeast overgrowth caused by repeated courses of antibiotics, Dr. Cohen recommends a trial of antifungal medication or either Nystatin or Diflucan, or natural substances such as garlic and citric seed extract and caprolic acid." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "Seventy to eighty percent of the American population is deficient in magnesium, but for the ADHD child, it's imperative. essential fatty acids are extremely important as is vitamin E—those work together. The mineral chromium is an important nutrient, often referred to as the blood glucose tolerance mineral. It helps the blood sugar stabilize. Almost every single hyperactive child I've seen has had a B vitamin deficiency too. "I also recommend osteopathic manipulation." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "Omega-3s are known as essential fatty acids. "Your body can't make them itself, so it's essential that you get them in your diet," Dr. Zeuss says. "Omega-3 is found in fish and green leafy plants like spinach and in supplements you can buy like flaxseed oil and fish oil. You can't get them any other way. Most Americans do not eat enough fish and greens. If you look at other countries, you can predict the prevalence of depression in the population just by knowing the average annual fish consumption." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Unsaturated fatty acids are termed essential fatty acids because our bodies cannot manufacture them; therefore, they must be taken in from the diet. essential fatty acids consist of omega-3 fatty acids (derived from linolenic acid) and omega-6 fatty acids (derived from linoleic acid). essential fatty acids are necessary for a wide range of functions in the body, including hormone production and immune system functioning. A deficiency of essential fatty acids has disastrous consequences on the functioning of the immune system." - David Brownstein, Overcoming Arthritis (Get the book.)

"On the other hand, essential fatty acids (EFAs) are vital components of the walls of every cell in our body. They also play parts in the biochemical processes which sustain our health and our life. An essential fatty acid deficiency can cause an imbalance of prostaglandins, substances that regulate immune cell activity and thus control inflammation and allergic reactions, both of which play a part in asthma. Disorders such as depressed immunity, eczema, poor healing of wounds, cardiovascular abnormalities and PMT have all been associated with EFA deficiencies." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"VITAMIN F Vitamin F has been one alternate name for the essential fatty acids (linoleic acid and linolenic acid). Since these fatty acids are not synthesized in the body and are required in the diet they may someday be considered vitamins. They are essential for life. VITAMIN T Vitamin T is not a vitamin, but a nutritional component of sesame seeds. VITAMIN U Vitamin U is not a vitamin, but an anti-ulcer factor in cabbage. Quiz Refer to the text in this chapter if necessary. A good score is at least 8 correct answers out of these 10 questions." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"If there was one supplement I could mandate for the entire population of the world—with the possible exception of those who live in Greenland and eat salmon all day—it would unquestionably be omega-3s (or a related supplement called essential fatty acids). A Primer on Fats The terms describing fats—saturated, unsaturated, omega-3, omega-6, and the like—simply have to do with their molecular arrangements. Other fats have important functions in our bodies, including omega-6s, omega-9s, and even, believe it or not, saturated fats. The body needs them all for various purposes." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "If you take a plain PS product without built-in omegas, be sure to also take some omega-3s (or essential fatty acids) at the same time. The Miracle Antiaging Nutrient for Your Brain Glycerophosphocholine (GPC) is a supplement that has been extensively researched for its effect on mental performance, attention, concentration, and memory formation. Like PS, it's a member of the class of biochemicals known as phospholipids, which are important in making healthy cell membranes." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Whatever you do, if you have an enlarged prostate along with the usual symptoms, don't reach for that saw palmetto without picking up the zinc and essential fatty acids too," says the noted teacher of nutritional medicine Alan Gaby, M.D. Gaby and others usually recommend beginning with a large amount of zinc (typically 50-100 mg a day). Since that dose of zinc can conceivably lead to an imbalance in copper, Gaby and others also add 2-4 mg of copper. "After several months, the dose is typically reduced to 30 mg once or twice a day, depending on the patient's response," says Gaby." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

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