What are the Functions of Essential Fats?

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What are the Functions of Essential Fats?Essential fats have many functions throughout the body. They areinvolved in:Energy production.In a study with athletes in Denmark, we showed that within one monthof giving athletes one tablespoon per 50 pounds of bodyweight per day of an oil blend with an n-3: n-6 ratio of 2:1,staminaincreased by up to 40 or even 60%.Athletes could exercise longer before reaching exhaustion, recoveredmore quickly from fatigue, could exercisemore often without over-training, healed quicker from injuries,builtmuscle faster, and had less joint pain.Energy improvement is also seen in non-athletes and older people.TheEFA blend also improves mental stamina.Brain Function.In our work with the blended oil, we have seen consistentimprovements in brain function, and research with EFAs from othersources has also shown brain benefits.Among these are elevated mood, lifted depression, increasedcalmness, better handling of stress,less hyperactivity, better focus, better mental processing, fasterlearning, increased intelligence, better concentration, and improvedmotor coordination.Among the mentally ill, EFAs can decrease hallucinations inschizophrenics,elevate mood, lift depression, improve symptoms in bipolar andobsessive-compulsive disorder, and improve brain function inAlzheimer's disease and autism.EFAs are also required for vision.Skin, Hair, and Nails. EFAs are required for healthy skin and hair,andare required for normal nail growth. They moisturize skin andpreventdryness.Cancer. N-3 EFAs lower cancer risk.Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).-3 can decrease most CVD risk factors,including high triglycerides (blood fats), blood pressure, plateletstickiness, fibrinogen, and lipoprotein(a). N-3 also keep the insideofour arteries smooth. N-3 and n-6 keep the heart beat regular.Diabetes. EFAs are required for insulin function. N-3 make diabeticsmore insulin-sensitive.Weight Management.N-6 slightly and n-3 more effectively help reduce fat production inthe body.They also increase fat burning and heat production in the body, andshift the body from burning glucose to burning fats.Saturated,and trans- fatty acids do not help to manage weight.Refined Sugar triggers increases fat production in the body. Starchcan also lead to overweight.Digestion.EFAs improve gut integrity, decrease gut inflammation, anddecrease 'leaky gut' that can lead to allergies.Allergies. EFAs reduce symptoms of allergies. They work best ifdigestive enzymes rich in protein-digesting protease are also used.Inflammation. N-3 reduce inflammation. Digestive enzymes are alsohelpful.Autoimmune Conditions.N-3 dampen the over-response of the immune systemin autoimmune conditions. Again, enzymes are also helpful.Injury. EFAs speed the healing of injuries.Bone Minerals.N-3 improve bone mineral retention, thereby inhibitingthe development of osteoporosis.Stress.EFAs, by optimizing serotonin production, improve response tostress. People report feeling calmer, getting stressed less easily,dealing with stressful situations more calmly, and losing theirtemperless often.Sleep. EFAs improve sleep in some people.Hormones. EFAs improve hormone functions. Hormone levels maydecrease,yet the effects of hormones remain normal. EFAs thereby ease theworkload of glands.Organs. EFAs are required for liver and kidney function.Reproduction. EFAs are required for sperm formation, the femalecycle,and pregnancy.What happens when we don't get enough good fats?The short answer is: Every part of the body gradually deterioratesandfalls apart.No cell, tissue, gland, or organ can function normallywithout them. Here is a longer list:Dry skinConstipationLow energy levelsBrittle hair and hair lossPoor nail growthDeterioration of liver and kidneysBehavioral changed due to brain deteriorationGlands dry upImmune system deteriorates, resulting in more infections, poorerwoundhealing, and increased cancerDigestion problems, inflammation, bloating, allergies, autoimmuneconditionsBone mineral lossReproductive failure: sterility in males and miscarriage in femalesRetarded growth of childrenTingling in arms and legs due to nerve deteriorationVision and learning problemsInsulin resistanceIncreased risk of overweightIncreased cancer riskIncreased cardiovascular riskDecreased ability to cope with stressIn mental illness, increased symptomsDecreased lung functionDecreased tissue oxidationhttp://www.udoerasmus.com/FAQ.htm#1_4