EFAs are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from linolenic, linoleic, and oleic acids. There are two families of EFAs: Omega-3 and Omega-6; Omega-9 is necessary yet "non-essential" because the body can manufacture a modest amount on its own, provided essential 3 & 6 EFAs are present. Almost all the polyunsaturated fat in the human diet is from EFA’s. Some of the food sources of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are fish and shellfish, flaxseed (linseed), hemp oil, soya oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetables, and walnuts.

EFAs are necessary fats that cannot be synthesized, and must be obtained through diet. They support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. The human body needs EFAs to manufacture and repair cell membranes, enabling the cells to obtain optimum nutrition and expel harmful waste products. A primary function of EFAs is the production of prostaglandins, which regulate body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility, conception, plus play a role in immune function by regulating inflammation and encouraging the body to fight infection.

Essential Fatty Acids are also needed for proper growth in children, particularly for neural development and maturation of sensory systems; male children have a higher need than female children. Fetuses and breast-fed infants also require an adequate supply of EFAs that can only be provided through the mother's dietary intake.

An ideal adult intake minimum for both linolenic (Omega-3) and linoleic (Omega-6) acid via diet per day, to stay healthy, is 1.5 grams or 1500 mgs of each. Four to six capsules of Super EFA’s with Omega 3-6-9 per day can provide this amount. Because high heat destroys linolenic acid, cooking in linolenic-rich oils or eating cooked linolenic-rich fish is unlikely to provide a sufficient amount.

Decreased DHA is associated with:

• Memory loss.
• Visual disorders.
• Changes in disposition.
• Other neurological conditions.
• Intrauterine growth & retardation.
• Impaired visual & cognitive development in infants/children.

Increased DHA supplementation may help:

• Slow memory loss for the middle age and the elderly.
• Reduce symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Benefit psychomotor & visual development of children.
• Help prevent coronary artery disease.
• Reduce “The Blues”.