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Essential fatty acid requirements for infants (0-2) & children (2-18)
Introduction Fats, (saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids) have long been considered an essential component of the dietary energy supply. In the past, research on infants and children primarily focused on the total amount of fat they could tolerate and digest, paying little attention to the composition of dietary fat. However, there is now a growing interest in the quality of dietary lipid supply during early life, as it plays a crucial role in growth, infant development, and long-term health. Selecting the right dietary fat and fatty acid sources in the first years of life is deemed critically important (Koletzko, 1997);...
The Influence of Essential Fatty Acids and Vision: Understanding the Science
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), a type of essential fatty acid, are abundant in the retina and are essential for its proper function.
Nourishing Your Skin: The Power of Omega-6 & 3 Fatty Acids
Introduction In humans the skin is our largest organ and provides a physical and chemical barrier between the outside environment and the inside tissues and organs. Structurally the skin is comprised of two main layers, the epidermis, and the dermis (see figure 1). The upper layer, the epidermis, is responsible for many of the barrier functions. The dermis, the innermost layer, is the structural and nutritive support network for the epidermis. Linoleic acid (LA, Omega 6) is the most abundant PUFA in the skin. It is most prevalent in the epidermis. The role of LA as an essential fatty acid...
Essential Team Players: How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids Work Together to Support Immune Function
Introduction The human immune system protects the body from foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, while also defending it against the development of certain diseases. The system includes several components including the lymphatic organs, white blood cells, and cytokines. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) play an important role in the function of the immune system, as they are essential components of many of the cells and molecules involved in the body’s defense processes. EFAs are compounds found in some foods, including fish, nuts, seeds including hemp seeds, that are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. They are classified...