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	Arachidonic acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chemically, arachidonic acid is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and four cis double bonds; the first double bond is located at the sixth carbon from the omega end.
		Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is present in the phospholipids (especially phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylinositides) of membranes of the body's cells, and is highly enriched in the brain.
		Arachidonic acid is freed from phospholipid molecule by the enzyme phospholipase A2.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arachidonic_acid (318 words)

	Essential fatty acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		the lipoxins from ω-6 EFAs and resolvins from ω-3 (in the presence of aspirin, downregulating inflammation.)
		Some of the food sources of ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids are fish and shellfish, flaxseed (linseed), soya oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, hemp oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, leafy vegetables, and walnuts.
		Essential fatty acids play a part in many metabolic processes, and there is evidence to suggest that low levels of essential fatty acids, or the wrong balance of types among the essential fatty acids, may be a factor in a number of illnesses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Essential_fatty_acid (831 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 1, Ch. 2, Malnutrition
		EFAs are needed for many physiologic processes, including maintaining the integrity of the skin and the structure of cell membranes and synthesizing prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
		A single case of linolenic acid deficiency, characterized by peripheral neuropathy and blurred vision, was reported in a 6-yr-old girl with short-bowel syndrome after 9 mo on an IV lipid preparation containing 77 g of linoleate and only 0.1 g of linolenic acid/L. The symptoms and signs were corrected by linolenic acid supplementation.
		Early in EFA deficiency, plasma levels of linoleic and arachidonic acids are low, and 5,8,11-eicosatrienoic acid, an abnormal by-product of oleic acid desaturation, is present.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual/section1/chapter2/2e.jsp (392 words)

	Essential fatty acid: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In chemistry, especially biochemistry, a fatty acid is a carboxylic acid (or organic acid), often with a long aliphatic tail (long chains), either saturated...
		Docosahexaenoic acid (commonly known as dha; 22:6 omega-3) is an omega-3 fatty acid....
		Rightstructure of arachidonic acidarachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with four cis double bonds, which are the sources of its flexibility and...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/es/essential_fatty_acid.htm (699 words)

	Essential fatty acid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Essential fatty acids are fatty acid s that are required in the human diet.
		Some of the food sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are fish and shellfish, flaxseed (linseed), soya oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seed s, leafy vegetable s, and walnut s.
		Essential fatty acids play a part in many metabolic process es, and there is evidence to suggest that low levels of essential fatty acids, or the wrong balance of types among the essential fatty acids, may be a factor in a number of illnesses.
	www.vvvvitamins.com /article-Essential_fatty_acid.html (212 words)

	The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Condition: EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Requirement
		Fatty acid profiles may be abnormal in women with fibrocystic breast disease.
		A metabolite of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid.
		Fatty Acids: Chemical chains of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms that are part of a fat (lipid) and are the major component of triglycerides.
	www.digitalnaturopath.com /cond/C225441.html (904 words)

	Fatty Acids: Overview \| Metametrix Clinical Laboratory
		Fatty acids are also the principal components of triglycerides, which act as the body’s long-term energy reservoir.
		Unsaturated fatty acids are the predominant building blocks of phospholipids, which are the structural components of nerves and cell membranes, as well as the precursors of a special class of hormones called eicosanoid hormones.
		Dietary fatty acids influence the level of cholesterol-containing lipoproteins in the serum, impacting the risk for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
	www.metametrix.com /TestServ/?PageID=11 (494 words)

	Essential fatty acid. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Research suggests that a lack of essential fatty acids, ordinarily found abundantly in flaxseed oil and other unrefined polyunsaturated vegetable oils, plays a significant role in the development of such chronic degenerative diseases as heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
		The term trans literally means that the formerly C shaped (cis) polyunsaturated fatty acid is (trans)formed to an unnatural straight-shaped fatty acid molecule.
		The signs and symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency may be overt or chronically nagging, ranging from mild fatigue to a fatal heart attack.
	www.herbs2000.com /h_menu/1_efa.htm (1138 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Condition: EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement
		Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms in alcoholism, multiple sclerosis and postpartum depression.
		Many studies have shown that higher omega-3 fatty acid intake can cut the rate of sudden cardiac death by nearly one-half, in both apparently healthy patients and those who have suffered a previous heart attack.
		Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms in alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, postpartum depression and bipolar depression.
	www.diagnose-me.com /cond/C252365.html (2090 words)

	Essential Fatty Acid Supplement & Flax Seed Oil Supplement.
		Essential fatty acids help with the formation of healthy cell membranes, the proper development and functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the production of hormone-like substances.
		Essential Fatty Acids are Extremely Important: EFA's are required for the function and structure of the brain, natural cholesterol lowering, skin, memory, mood balance and concentration.
		Alpha linolenic acid is a type of omega 3 fatty acid, similar to those found in fish.
	www.naturallydirect.net /vitamin-source-essential-fatty-acids.htm (1075 words)

	HON Mother & Child Glossary, Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency in Childhood
		Essential fatty acids are needed for many physiologic processes, including maintaining the integrity of the skin and the structure of cell membranes and synthesizing important biologically active compounds, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
		Some animal studies suggest that essential fatty acids may be necessary for the development of normal vision in infants.
		Linoleic acid deficiency may occur in infants whose formula is deficient in polyunsaturated fatty acids.
	www.hon.ch /Dossier/MotherChild/child_nutrition/essential_fattyacid.html (285 words)

	Products: Essential Fatty Acid Complex - The Way Up
		Essential Fatty Acid Complex is a convenient way to be sure to get an easily absorbed, balanced mix of omega 3 & omega 6 essential fatty acids for all the protective benefits available to you.
		It is important to have a proper balance of essential fatty acids to guarantee a predominance of anti-inflammatory benefits.
		Essential fatty acids improve platelet function resulting in a decrease in thrombotic complications and a lower cardiovascular death rate.
	www.thewayup.com /products/0201.htm (381 words)

	Essential fatty acid (PUFA)
		ALA is a fatty acid found mainly in certain foodstuffs and particularly in purslane (a sort of watercress eaten around the Mediterranean), nuts, rapeseed and linseed.
		Omega-6 acids are found in the most common vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, palm oil and corn oil, and in animal products when the stock have been fed on grain rich in omega-6 (such as corn or soya).
		This is the term used to describe fatty acids with 20 and 22 carbon atoms and 3, 4, 5 or 6 double bonds (Lands 2000).
	www.isodisnatura.net /age.htm (436 words)

	Baywood Entrox Essential Fatty Acid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Entrox® is a new Multi-EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) soft gel with a patent pending enteric coating that delivers a potent dose of EFA’s, including Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 in an innovative way that ensures the nutrients are absorbed by the body.
		Consumers everywhere are aware of the numerous health benefits of essential fatty acids and looking for ways to supplement their diets.
		Conventional EFA supplements, including fish oil, flax seed oil, borage oil and similar products, are delivered to the body in an uncoated capsule that is broken down by the harsh, acidic environment in the stomach and do not reach the small intestine where they are optimally absorbed.
	www.supersizehealth.com /baywood-entrox-essential-fatty-acid-p-66.html (568 words)

	ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID INFORMATION
		These Essential Fatty Acids are critical to properly metabolize fats, but the dietary habits of most Americans have led to a consistent deficiency in these essential nutrients.
		Essential fatty acids are sources of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids (technically categorized as polyunsaturated fatty acids).
		One of the main functions of essential fatty acids is the production of prostaglandins which are hormone-like substances that regulate many body functions.
	www.dstoddy.com /acids.html (256 words)

	Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid
		Polyunsaturated fatty acids are further divided into two sub-groups called omega-6 and omega-3 (sometimes referred to as w-6 or w-3 or n-6 and n-3).
		Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role as structural membrane lipids, particularly in nerve tissue and the retina and are precursors to eicosanoids - highly reactive substances such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes that act locally to influence a wide range of functions in cells and tissues.
		Both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential but the body requires them in a ratio that is not normally achieved by the typical diet of today's industrialised nations.
	www.finesalmon.com /Salmon_Wellness/Omega-3_Essential_Fatty_Acid.asp (970 words)

	Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation Improves Skin Texture and Overall Health
		With respect to the former, studies suggest that omega-3 fats (from fish and flaxseed oil) serve as precursors to the formation of the type of prostaglandin hormones (PG-3) that dilate blood vessels, reduce inflammation of the arterial wall and inhibit abnormal platelet coagulation, all of which are associated with a reduced incidence of cardiovascular events.
		Additionally, overconsumption of linoleic acid (an unsaturated fat found in corn oil, sunflower seed oil, safflower seed oil and mixed vegetable oils) encourages its conversion to arachidonic acid by the body, adding to the latter's cell membrane concentrations.
		Essential fatty acid metabolism and its modification in atopic eczema.
	www.chiroweb.com /archives/21/20/16.html (1925 words)

	Essential Fatty Acid Supplement (EFA)
		Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are polyunsaturated fats that are necessary for a healthy lifestyle.
		There are two families of essential fatty acids, the Omega-3 family and the Omega-6 family.
		Since these fatty acids are not interchangeable in the body, both must be supplied in the diet.
	www.musclemaster.net /thetotalefa180caps.html (437 words)

	Essential fatty-acid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		They are essential for the health, and from them other essential fatty acid are made.
		Other omega-3 fatty acids are manufactured in the body using alpha-linolenic acid as a starting point.
		High levels of omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish which may explain the low levels of heart disease in populations which eat a lot of fish.
	www.dietobio.com /dossiers/en/fatty_acids/efa.html (160 words)

	Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid Supplements
		If you require a specific Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplement that is not listed please e-mail sales@yournutritionshop.com or telephone us with your requirements and we will endeavor to supply it to you directly.
		MicroCell Essential Fatty Acids combines omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids contained in linseed oil with the omega 6 fatty acid, GLA (gamma linoleic acid).
		A blend of essential oils providing a perfect 1:1 ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 essential fatty acids (EFAs), now believed to be ideal to complement the common intake of EFAs from the diet.
	www.yournutritionshop.com /Quick_Search/omega3_fatty_acids_m.htm (863 words)

	Complete Essential Fatty Acid (EFA)
		Research on essential fatty acids (EFAs) has shown they are critical for brain health, prevention of heart disease and cancer, and are important for normal growth of the blood vessels and nerves.
		Omega-3 fatty acids cannot be produced by the body, but are found in fish, leafy green vegetables, nuts, and flaxseed and canola oils.
		Omega-3 fatty acids are critical components of synaptic membranes in the brain, and an increasing body of research links deficiencies of these fatty acids to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems.
	www.millnut.com /product.asp?itemid=16 (979 words)

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		The cytochrome P450s are responsible for the biotransformation of endogenous compounds including fatty acids, steroids, prostaglandins, leukotrienes and vitamins as well as the detoxification of exogenous compounds resulting in substantial alterations of P450s, as xenobiotics may turn off or greatly reduce the expression of constitutive isoenzymes.
		The overall width of the fatty acid portion of the membrane is ~3 ½ nm, which must be maintained for stability.
		Saturated or monounsaturated fatty acids with a length of 16 or 18 carbons are preferred to permit the structure to maintain optimal horizontal fluidity.
	www.mercola.com /2003/oct/8/fatty_acids.htm (4233 words)

	FATSforHEALTH.com - essential fatty acid library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		EFA's are indicated for children and adolescents with ADD because EFA's are food for the brain.
		Omega-3, one of the essential fatty acids (EFAs), is a structural molecule within the human body and in the brain in particular.
		Omega 3 fatty acids have been connected to beneficial effects for the brain including the treatment of mental conditions ranging from depression and postpartum depression, to schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, chronic fatigue syndrome and stress.
	www.fatsforhealth.com /library (1798 words)

	Essential Fatty Acid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Omega 3 fatty acids are found I in flaxseed (linseed) oil, Evening Primrose oil, fish oil, olive oil and have been shown to lower triglycerides and, at high levels, lower cholesterol.
		The amounts estimated to prevent deficiencies in the elderly are 800-1100 mg/d of alpha-linolenic acid and 300-400 mg/d of EPA and DHA combined.
		One of the first studies indicating the relationship of essential fatty acids with psoriasis was an eight-week pilot study conducted at the Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of California, USA in 1986 (1).
	www.internethealthlibrary.com /DietandNutrition/EssentialFattyAcid.htm (877 words)

	EFA's Essential Fatty Acid Formula EFA+ by Dr. Mauro DiPasqule
		EFA+ III is a multipurpose formulation designed to provide the full gamut of all the essential fatty acids that are so important to optimizing your metabolism, maximizing the anabolic and fat-burning effects of exercise and dealing with minor muscle ache after exercise.
		The formulation of EFA+ acts to increase fatty acid oxidation, improve the body's natural insulin sensitivity, maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range and support normal cardiovascular, nervous system function, and immune system function.
		Essential Fatty Acids are considered to be the Healing Fats and many people have turned to low fat diets, decreasing their intake of the healing fats required for life.
	www.qfac.com /supps/efa.html (358 words)

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