| There are two main types of polyunsaturated fat; | | | | eczema. |
| omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) and omega 6 | | | | 4) LOWER HEART DISEASE RISK:- Omega 3 EFAs |
| EFAs. The health benefits of this type of fat | | | | have been shown to lower your heart disease risk in |
| (particularly omega 3s) have been well publicised in | | | | a number of ways. First, they lower blood levels of |
| recent years with more and more research revealing | | | | triglycerides (a type of fat linked with heart disease). |
| the nutritional value of oily fish. In this article I am | | | | Secondly, they prevent blood clots and the growth |
| going to look into this topic in more detail and discuss | | | | of fatty plaques on the arteries which can both |
| five fantastic benefits of polyunsaturated fats. | | | | increase your heart disease risk by restricting the |
| 1) BETTER ABSORPTION OF FAT SOLUBLE | | | | flow of blood to the heart. |
| VITAMINS:- Omega 3 EFAs improve your body's | | | | 5) STRONG TEETH AND BONES:- Omega 6 EFAs |
| absorption of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. | | | | help your body absorb calcium. Calcium is one of the |
| These vitamin have various benefits which include | | | | most important minerals when it comes to building |
| protecting your body from disease, helping your | | | | bones and teeth. Not only does calcium help keep |
| blood to clot and promoting healthy vision. | | | | your bones and teeth strong but it also protects you |
| 2) HEALTHY BRAIN:- Omega 3 EFAs support your | | | | from conditions such as bone loss and osteoporosis |
| brain in a number of ways. First, they are used to | | | | (reduced bone density). |
| produce cell membranes, signal pathways and other | | | | If you want to enjoy optimal health polyunsaturated |
| neurological systems all of which are essential brain | | | | fats should be a regular fixture in your diet. Not only |
| structures. Secondly, they protect your brain from | | | | do they protect your vital organs but they also help |
| diseases such as Alzheimer's (a condition which leads | | | | you absorb vital micronutrients. You can get omega 3 |
| to your brain cells being destroyed). | | | | EFAs from cold water fish, dairy products and certain |
| 3) HEALTHY SKIN:- Polyunsaturated fats in the form | | | | meats. Omega 6 EFAs can be found in nuts, oils and |
| of omega 6 EFAs promote healthy, vibrant skin. | | | | wholemeal products. So make sure you are eating |
| Omega 6 EFAs are needed by your body to create | | | | some of these foods on a regular basis and you will |
| skin cell membranes. They have also been shown to | | | | experience all the health benefits listed in this article. |
| relieve certain skin conditions including dermatitis and | | | | |