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Essential fatty acids
What are essential fatty acids?
Essential fatty acids (EFA's) in your diet to help moisturise the skin and reduce sensitivity. Many westerners are deficient in the omega 3 essential fatty acids due to a diet full of Omega 6 essential fatty acids (please see the chart below) and this is the primary reason for many inflammatory diseases being prevalent in the western society. The Omega 3 oils are anti-inflammatory in action whereas the Omega 6 oils cause inflammation (Omega 6 do however have some health promoting properties):
Omega 3 Essential fatty acids
- Fish and fish oils
- Nuts and seeds
- Avocado oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Krill oil
- Perilla seed oil
- Cod Liver oil
- Pumpkin seeds
- Olive oil
- Emu oil
Omega 6 Essential fatty acids
- Saturated fats
- Peanut oil
- Animal products - meats, eggs, dairy
- Borage, Hemp and Black currant oils
- Evening Primrose oil
- Vegetable oils
- Krill oil
- Sunflower and safflower
- Emu oil