Why EFA's?

[PatBateman3]

I know I should take them, and thus, I eat one tbsp of flax ed and supplement with almonds and salmon when I can.

I am wondering, though, in terms of trying to lose bodyfat why I should be doing this?

 

[morf33]

I know I should take them, and thus, I eat one tbsp of flax ed and supplement with almonds and salmon when I can.

I am wondering, though, in terms of trying to lose bodyfat why I should be doing this?

efa + essential fatty acids
Omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids play many important roles throughout the body, from cardiovascular maintenance and skin health to healthy joint and mental function. help in these areas
EFA’s improve insulin sensitivity
EFA’s are required for absorption of fat soluble vitamins
EFA’s are essential for joint health
EFA’s are required for energy production
EFA’s are required for Oxygen transfer
EFA’s maintain cell membrane integrity
EFA’s suppress cortisol production
EFA’s improve skin texture (dry skin is a classic symptom of EFA deficiency)
EFA’s are growth promoting
EFA’s increase metabolic rate
EFA’s help burn fat

there are 3 types of fat
essentila fatty acids, that are good for you (fish chicken ,nuts )
saturated fat ( butter chocolate egg yoke meat fat )
(reduce insulin sensitivity )
unsaturated fat (vegitable fats )
efa are essential to your diet flax oil and milled flax and fish oils are the best source for these that i am aware of .and you need to keep both types of omega-3 and omega-6 balance , this information is from what i have read
burn the fat feed the muscle will elabortate greatly with fats and is very informative ,