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Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) are necessary fats that humans cannot manufacture and must obtain from the foods they eat. These are the "good fats" that raise your High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol" and support a number of vital body functions such as cardiovascular, reproductive and nervous systems. EFA's are needed to manufacture and repair cell membranes and in the production of prostaglandins which regulate body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility, conception and play a role in immune efficiency by regulating inflammation and encouraging the body to fight infection.
There are 2 families of EFA's:
 Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) ALA
Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) LA
The adequate intake per day for Omega-3 fatty acids is 1.1g (1,100mg) for women and 1.6g (1,600 mg) for men, according to Dietary Reference Intakes, 2002.
Salba® is the richest known whole food source of Omega-3 in nature. More than 65% of the total fat in Salba® is from Omega-3. Salba® is also naturally low in saturated fat (3g/100g) and provides a small amount of monounsaturated fat (2g/100g). |
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