Fat for your health and Beauty! There are fats that are very beneficial to our general health! There are also fats we should avoid and usually the case is, we are eating the wrong fats. Mounting research suggests that getting the right amount of essential fatty acids is as important as getting your daily vitamins. Many adults are starting to include EFA (essential Fatty Acid) supplement in their daily supplementation program. The benefits are usually noticeable within a few weeks of starting supplementation - One of the First Things People Usually Notice is a Reduction in the Dryness and Itching of the Skin.  

Research in the prestigious medical journal, the Lancet, cited an imbalance in fat metabolism, due to the modern diet-loaded with processed foods and hydrogenated fats or trans fats while being practically void of EFA’s as a major culprit in many health problems. Clearly a healthy balance of EFA’s is critical to total body health both inside and out.  

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ALA (Alpha linolenic acid) found in flax seeds, has shown great promise in helping the body with cancer prevention, protecting against heart disease, improving immune function, peri-menopausal and menopausal symptoms, many women report hot flashes and night sweats disappear after a couple weeks of taking 2 tablespoons of flax seed oil. Improved hormone function equates to healthier, younger looking skin.

GLA (GammaLinolenic acid) is recognized for its abilities in a variety of areas. It is a PMS soother, arthritis alleviator and major beautifier. Borage oil, black current seed oil, and evening primrose oil are the riches sources of GLA. While GLA is found in vegetable oils there are numerous dietary and lifestyle factors which disrupt the absorption. For example consumption of sugar, alcohol, transfats, and lack of minerals and vitamins can interfere with GLA absorption.  

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