What are the Functions of Essential Fats?

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What are the Functions of Essential Fats? JoAnn Guest May 06, 2003 13:58 PDT

What are the functions of essential fats?

 

Essential fats have many functions throughout the body. They are

involved in:

 

 

 

Energy production. In a study with athletes in Denmark, we showed that

within one month of giving athletes one tablespoon per 50 pounds of body

weight per day of an oil blend with an n-3: n-6 ratio of 2:1, stamina

increased by up to 40 or even 60%. Athletes could exercise longer before

reaching exhaustion, recovered more quickly from fatigue, could exercise

more often without over-training, healed quicker from injuries, built

muscle faster, and had less joint pain.

Energy improvement is also seen in non-athletes and older people. The

EFA blend also improves mental stamina.

 

 

 

Brain Function. In our work with the blended oil, we have seen

consistent improvements in brain function, and research with EFAs from

other sources has also shown brain benefits. Among these are elevated

mood, lifted depression, increased calmness, better handling of stress,

less hyperactivity, better focus, better mental processing, faster

learning, increased intelligence, better concentration, and improved

motor coordination.

 

 

Among the mentally ill, EFAs can decrease hallucinations in

schizophrenics, elevate mood, lift depression, improve symptoms in

bipolar and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and improve brain function in

Alzheimer's disease and autism.

 

 

 

EFAs are also required for vision.

 

 

 

 

 

Skin, Hair, and Nails. EFAs are required for healthy skin and hair, and

are required for normal nail growth. They moisturize skin and prevent

dryness.

 

 

 

 

Cancer. N-3 EFAs lower cancer risk.

 

 

 

 

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). N-3 can decrease most CVD risk factors,

including high triglycerides (blood fats), blood pressure, platelet

stickiness, fibrinogen, and lipoprotein(a). N-3 also keep the inside of

our arteries smooth. N-3 and n-6 keep the heart beat regular.

 

 

 

 

 

Diabetes. EFAs are required for insulin function. N-3 make diabetics

more insulin-sensitive.

 

 

 

 

Weight Management. N-6 slightly and n-3 more effectively help reduce fat

production in the body. They also increase fat burning and heat

production in the body, and shift the body from burning glucose to

burning fats. Saturated, monounsaturated, and trans- fatty acids do not

help to manage weight. Sugar triggers increased fat production in the

body. Starch can also lead to overweight.

 

 

 

 

Digestion. EFAs improve gut integrity, decrease gut inflammation, and

decrease 'leaky gut' that can lead to allergies.

 

 

 

 

Allergies. EFAs reduce symptoms of allergies. They work best if

digestive enzymes rich in protein-digesting protease are also used.

 

 

 

 

Inflammation. N-3 reduce inflammation. Digestive enzymes are also

helpful.

 

 

 

 

Autoimmune Conditions. N-3 dampen the over-response of the immune system

in autoimmune conditions. Again, enzymes are also helpful.

 

 

 

 

Injury. EFAs speed the healing of injuries.

 

 

 

 

Bone Minerals. N-3 improve bone mineral retention, thereby inhibiting

the development of osteoporosis.

 

 

 

 

Stress. EFAs, by optimizing serotonin production, improve response to

stress. People report feeling calmer, getting stressed less easily,

dealing with stressful situations more calmly, and losing their temper

less often.

 

 

 

 

Sleep. EFAs improve sleep in some people.

 

 

 

 

Hormones. EFAs improve hormone functions. Hormone levels may decrease,

yet the effects of hormones remain normal. EFAs thereby ease the work

load of glands.

 

 

 

 

Organs. EFAs are required for liver and kidney function.

 

 

 

 

Reproduction. EFAs are required for sperm formation, the female cycle,

and pregnancy.

 

 

 

 

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What happens when we don’t get enough good fats?

 

The short answer is: Every part of the body gradually deteriorates and

falls apart. No cell, tissue, gland, or organ can function normally

without them. Here is a longer list:

 

 

 

Dry skin

Constipation

Low energy levels

Brittle hair and hair loss

Poor nail growth

Deterioration of liver and kidneys

Behavioral changed due to brain deterioration

Glands dry up

Immune system deteriorates, resulting in more infections, poorer wound

healing, and increased cancer

Digestion problems, inflammation, bloating, allergies, autoimmune

conditions

Bone mineral loss

Reproductive failure: sterility in males and miscarriage in females

Retarded growth of children

Tingling in arms and legs due to nerve deterioration

Vision and learning problems

Insulin resistance

Increased risk of overweight

Increased cancer risk

Increased cardiovascular risk

Decreased ability to cope with stress

In mental illness, increased symptoms

Decreased lung function

Decreased tissue oxidation

 

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