EFA Nutritional Oils are important because the essential fatty acids in them are vital to health. It is especially important to include EFAs in any low fat diet. Over time, if the diet does not have enough EFAs to meet the body's needs, signs of deficiency will appear. In mild cases this can be hair loss or dry, flaky skin and other skin conditions. Severe cases can lead to more serious health problems.
Prostaglandins work much like hormones do to help the body's cells maintain normal functioning.
Research on prostaglandins is still in its early stages and their vital role is continually being documented. LA - short for Linoleic Acid. An omega-6 fatty acid found in many foods, particularly vegetable oils, nuts and seeds. LA gets converted to GLA by enzymes in the body. These things include too much saturated fat or partially hydrogenated oils in our diet, stress, aging and drinking alcohol.