Facts About Essential Fatty Acids

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize, and must be obtained through diet. 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 EFAs are present. Dandy- Lyon Bites is an excellent source for the essential and non-essential fatty acids your body needs to function at its full potential. When it comes to fat, calories, and percent-of-calories-from fat, less is definitely more unless you are talking about essential fats. In this case, more is better. In fact the body needs to have a certain amount of fat you can chose to provide it with good fats or bad. If you eat good fats such as are found in Dandy-Lyon Bites the bad fats are more easily eliminated by the body.

Essential fatty acids 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.

Essential fatty acid deficiency is common in the United States, particularly Omega-3 deficiency. An ideal intake ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids is between 1:1 and 4:1. The average Americans only obtains a ratio between 10:1 and 25:1. Studies have shown that not getting enough omega-3 can significantly increase our chances of developing deadly diseases. Recent research has indicated that the intake of sufficient levels of omega-3 may reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer as well as greatly improve brain function.

Thanks to the no-heat manufacturing of Dandy- Lyon Bites, the essential fatty acids in the product are preserved delivering you the maximum health benefit and a delectable snack. Ingredients like flax, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds deliver a raw source of Omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-6 acids come from olive oil and sunflower seeds. Finally, Omega-9 fatty acids are derived from cashews, olive oil and almonds. These powerful raw ingredients deliver the nutrition that is lacking in so many American diets.

Dandy-Lyon Bites are rich in the essential fatty acids not present in typical diets to keep you from getting sick.