Whole-istic Solutions EFA

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are the “good fats” required by every cell & organ in the body. Essential fatty acids profoundly influence the health of the human body. They cannot be made by the body, so a direct food source is vital. Research with essential fatty acid supplementation has been shown to benefit many areas including:

* Cardiovascular health
* Diabetes
* Energy production & stamina
* Brain function - elevated mood, less hyperactivity, better focus & concentration, reducing stress by optimizing serotonin production
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
* Liver & Kidney function
* Inflammation reduction
* Improving bone mineral retention
* Weight management
* Infant development
* Immune function
* Cancer prevention

The body needs essential fatty acids just as it needs essential vitamins and minerals.
There are two fatty acids that are truly "essential": Linoleic Acid (LA) and Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA). A healthy body uses LA and ALA to produce the fatty acids:

* Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
* Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
* Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)

These derivatives in turn, produce numerous beneficial compounds. However, many factors of our modern lifestyle hamper the body's ability to convert LA and ALA into these beneficial derivatives, such as the consumption of sugar, alcohol, saturated fats and trans-fatty acids; as well as diabetes, aging, stress, prescription medications, and viral infections to name a few.
Modifications to the diet combined with EFA supplementation are the best ways to get a healthy balance of these essential fats.

Whole-istic Solutions EFA provides all of the essential fats with a selected balance of:

Organic Flax seed oil – Nature’s richest source of ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid). In addition to its conversion to EPA and DHA, Alpha Linolenic Acid is useful in protecting against heart diseases, improving immune function, cancer prevention, and treating male infertility

Evening Primrose Oil – is rich in GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid. GLA is used to produce series one prostaglandins. Prostaglandins affect the function of virtually every system in the body including; the regulation of inflammation, pain, blood pressure, fluid balance, and blood clotting; and they also affect hormone production and function.

Fish oil concentrates – Rich in DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) & EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) EPA has been shown to benefit conditions such as heart disease and arthritis. DHA is one of the building blocks for brain growth and development, and is the primary structural fatty acid in the retina (critical for eye development and health). Numerous studies show that DHA improves learning, vision processes, memory, concentration, nervous system development, mood and behavior.

The fish oil used for Whole-istic Solutions EFA is sourced from the clean waters of the Pacific Ocean using fish low on the food chain, and thus naturally low in contaminants. The oils are then gently purified, avoiding exposure to high temperatures and eliminating exposure to oxygen, thus minimizing degradation. They are further protected from oxidation using non-genetically modified antioxidants from mixed tocopherols.

For the final process the EFA blend is encapsulate in a patented sealed Licap® which further eliminates oxygen exposure. The result of this encapsulation process is a stabilized EFA product that has an extended shelf life and does not have to be refrigerated.