Heart-Disease: The Balancing Act of Omega Fatty Acids

Generally it can be said that most of us do not get a good balance
of essential fatty acids in our diet. Perhaps this does not sound
like late breaking news. However most of what we consider news does
not directly impact our lives. An earthquake half way around the
world will make the headlines. But in reality most of us are
insulated from its effects. Essential fatty acids on the other hand
will never make a reporter’s career. However, many of us are
affected by these little buggers more than we may suspect.

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are called essential because we need
them to survive and our bodies cannot manufacture them. Deficiency
and imbalance of EFAs are blamed for an impressive list of chronic
health conditions. But, unlike the distant earthquake, EFA
deficiency is unlikely to make the headlines.