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• TITLE: The Impact of the Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) in Human Health

  AUTHORS: Alberto Krayyem Arbex, Vagner Rosa Bizarro, Julio Cesar Salles Santos, Lis Marina Mesquita Araújo, Ana Luísa Conceição de Jesus, Minelli Salles Alves Fernandes, Marcela Miranda Salles, Denise Rosso Tenório Wanderley Rocha, Aline Marcadenti

  KEYWORDS: Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid, Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Cardiovascular Health, Trans Fatty Acids

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Vol.5 No.7, July 29, 2015

  ABSTRACT: Linoleic (LA) and α-linolenic acids (ALA) are considered essential fatty acids (EFA) because they are not produced by the human body. This way, EFAs sources must come from the diet. The primary dietary source of n-3 fatty acids is ALA, found in seeds and seed oils. Other important sources are fish oils such as tuna, salmon and herring. Currently, numerous studies suggest possible benefits of essential fatty acids in human health, such as in cardiovascular, cognitive and eye health, and also during pregnancy and childhood. This paper also discusses the impact of fatty acids in human metabolism, and the available evidence regarding its risks. It addresses the relevant debate regarding a general ban of trans fatty acids (TFA) from the world food market, because of the cardiovascular risks associated with its consumption.