Heart News Volume 1, Issue 1 What are EFAs? Omega-3 and Omega-6 (n-6) fatty acids constitute the two families of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). EFAs are considered "essential" because they are needed throughout the human life cycle, cannot be produced in the human body, and therefore must be provided through the diet. EFAs aid in the maintenance of cell membrane fluidity and stability, development and function of brain and nerve tissue, oxygen transfer and energy production, immune functions, and conversion into compounds involved in all body functions including local hormones governing inflammatory responses. A look at the metabolism of and interaction between Linoleic acid (LA) and Alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA) will provide insight for the significance of balancing EFAs. LA of the Omega-6 family is found in most plant oils (corn, safflower, canola, sunflower), nuts, seeds, and soybeans. ALA of the Omega-3 family is found only in oil from cold water marine animals (cod liver oil, sardines, mackerel, anchovies) and flax oil. (read more) New Products Nordic Naturals Omega 3.6.9 Junior Offers Children A Full Spectrum of Omega Fatty Acids Watsonville, California Nordic Naturals introduces Omega 3.6.9 Junior, a perfect blend of Omega-3s (EPA and DHA from purified fish oil) and Omega-6s (GLA from Borage oil) for children ages three and above including the teen years. This product has also been used in a recent successful study on the treatment of autism which is to be published in the Journal of Pediatrics in January of 2005. Formulated especially for the needs of young, developing minds, Nordic Naturals Omega 3.6.9 Junior provides a full spectrum of omega fatty acids necessary for learning, positive mood and memory. The product is available in lemon-flavored chewable capsules for easy compliance within the age group. Each 2 capsule serving supplies 148 mg of EPA, 98 mg of DHA and 36 mg of GLA. (read more) 17% Off MSRP:$19.99 Sale: $16.55 Living Harvest Organic Hemp Seed Nut - 340gm/12 oz. 14% Off MSRP:$49.95 Sale: $42.95 Nordic Naturals Heart Synergy - 1345mg 60 Soft gels. 32% Off MSRP: $21.95 Sale: $14.95 Get Ready for the Flu Season! Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme 60 Vegetarian Liquid Phyto-Caps Get 5% Discount on all MegaFood DailyFoods Products in Dec 2005 Use Coupon Code: HFL5DC Monthly Specials Holiday Newsletter What are the nutrient "choices"? THERE ARE ONLY THREE CATEGORIES OF NUTRIENTS It is important at this point that you are clear that MegaFood is not saying that any form of nutrient is invalid or doesn't work. What we are trying to convey to the customer is that there are different forms of nutrients. When the customer is informed of the differences in these nutrients he/she will choose the form that is right for him/her. 1. Regular Vitamins and Minerals were originally created as drugs to solve nutritional deficiency disease problems such as scurvy, beriberi, rickets and pellagra. These nutrients have to be consumed in large quantities in order to receive the intended result. This is directly related to the low absorption rates of nutrients in the regular form (USP or crystalline). Nutrients are not found in this form in nature. They are created in a Chemist's lab (vitamins) or are isolated from crushed rock or oyster shells (minerals). (read more) “EFAs aid in the maintenance of cell membrane fluidity and stability, development and function of brain and nerve tissue...”