Essential Fatty Acids Defined

I decided it might be helpful for me to put up this link to Wikipedia for a reference point in case anything about EFAs was confusing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/omega-6_fatty_acid

Hope it helps!

Omega 3's: "Essential" for Bone Health!

Omega 3 fatty acids such as EPA aid in increasing levels of calcium in the body. It is a catalyses calcium deposit calcium in the bones and improves their strength. A study also states that people with low levels of certain omega 3's are prone to suffer from bone loss when compared to those with normal levels of these EFA's. A study showed that women who were 65 years and over with osteoporosis that were given EFA suppliments experienced significantly less boneloss over 3 years than those who were given a placebo. Many of them also experienced increased bone density.
All around, EFA's promote healthy bones by adding to density and acting as a catalyst for calcium deposit and increased levels thereof.