Scientific References: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

Essential Fatty Acids

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Short Chain Fatty Acids

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

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Black Seed (Nigella sativa)

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Black Seed (Nigella sativa) Oil

Protection from Radiation
Protection from Breast Cancer
Inhibits Colon Cancer
Skin Healing Properties

Borage Oil

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Butyrate

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ScienceDirect.com Research Trybutyrin
Tributyrin and Gut Microbiome

Note: Tributyrin is the most bioavailable form of Butyrate. It’s the most abundant of the 3 Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) created by bacteria fermentation of Prebiotics and Fiber in the colon. Because of this scientists have termed Butyrate supplements Postbiotics.  The names Butyrate and Butyric Acid are commonly used interchangeably, even in scientific articles and studies. Technically, they have slightly different structures, but they’re very similar.

Cetyl Myristoleate

Improves Osteoarthritis
Deceases Knee Pain
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Cilantro Oil

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CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)

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Coconut Oil

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Cod Liver Oil

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DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)

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Fennel Oil

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Fish Oil

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Flax Seed Oil

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Garlic (Allium sativum) Oil

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GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid)

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Linoleic Acid

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Oleic Acid

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Olive Oil

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Pumpkin Seed Oil

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Helps Overactive Bladder
Treats Enlarged Prostate
Hair Growth (androgenetic alopecia)
Postmenopausal Cardiac Function
Helps Treat Anemia

R-Lipoic acid

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Red Palm Oil

Improves Heart Attack Recovery
Suppresses Colon Cancer

Rosemary Oil

Antibacterial and Antifungal
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Sacha Inchi Oil

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Sage Oil

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Salmon Oil

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