Essential Fatty Acids, or EFA's, are fatty acids that cannot be created by the body, and are therefore essential in the human diet. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are the two main families of essential fatty acids. A proper balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in the body has been shown in numerous scientific studies to keep a number of medical conditions under control, including: inflammation, blood clots, arrhythmia, elevated triglyceride levels, plaque. Even mood and behavior can be improved by a sufficient amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. Essential fatty acids may the most important non-vitamin you can take.
