Food Supplements - Essential Fatty Acids or EFA - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Anxiety disorder can be treated with EFAs as they provide the brain with the nutrients it needs to function properly. The beneficial effects on the nervous system complement EFA actions on the brain.

Arthritic conditions are improved when prostaglandin production is increased through EFA supplementation. This anti-inflammatory helps relieve joint pain.

Children suffering from hyperactivity/attention deficit disorder are commonly deficient in essential fatty acids. They often respond positively to EFAs and show marked improvement in mental demands and social situations.

High cholesterol can be lowered through the beneficial fats provided by EFAs. Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids will help balance "good" and "bad" cholesterol levels.

EFAs are suitable for dealing with stress for similar reasons as those mentioned for treating anxiety disorder: your brain receives necessary nutrients and your nervous system functions better as a result of the greater number of prostaglandins facilitating neuronal message processing.