fatty acid.
LINOLENIC ACID — Promotes nerve and brain function.
ARACHIDONIC ACID — Promotes formation of prostaglandins,
thromboxanes, prostacylins and leukotrienes.
The Role of Essential Fatty Acids
Used in the production of cholesterol, an anti-inflammatory lipid used to
make steroids and phospholipids. Cholesterol is involved in the synthesis
of vitamin D.
Used to produce phospholipids, which are used in cell membrane walls.
Involved in the production of prostaglandins, which serve as anti-
inflammatories and are involved in proper blood clotting. They increase
immune response and function, especially of T-lymphocytes.
Inhibits thromboxane, which is involved in platelet agitation.
Promote healing.
Strengthen nerve tissues and nerve response.
Involved in the manufacture of hemoglobin. Thus involved indirectly in
oxygen transport and the increase of oxygenation to tissues.
Assist cell wall permeability.
Nourish and protect the skin, essential fatty acids and the utilization of
vitamins A and E which help promote skin and hair health.
Increase the body’s ability to burn fat.
Affect regulation of the nerve response in the heart, thus affecting its
rhythm.
Involved in maintaining proper body temperature.
Used with bile salts to emulsify fats and make them ready for
hydrolyzing.
Used in the development and function of the brain.Fats are ...OXIDIZED
To carbon dioxide and water to produce energy
STORED
For future energy
CHANGED
To phospholipids for cell membrane walls. To acetyl groups for the synthesis