ARTICLES ARCHIVE

June 2011

Essential fatty acid deficiency

Essential means that our body doesn't produce it its self. Therefore, we need to either ingest EFAs through our diet or supplementation. As we destroy many essential fatty acids through our cooking process, supplementing correctly is essential. Most people are Essential Fatty Acid deficient.

Following are typical signs/symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency. The significance of these deficiencies goes far beyond the presence of these obvious symptoms and relates to a large variety of medical conditions, E.g. cardiovascular disease, inflammatory/auto-immune conditions, mental health conditions, etc. Whether you are trying to overcome a particular health issue or are simply trying to preserve your health, then your balance of fatty acids deserves attention. We use and recommend the DMK EFA+ formula which is balanced & sourced from plants. Unlike most other Vitamins & Omega supplements which are cold pressed, EFA+ are extracted using a carbon dioxide method making them up to 8 times stronger than other supplementation options on the market.

Signs & symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency.

Dry skin, scaly or flaky skin
Cracking/peeling fingertips & heels
Thick or cracked calluses
Lackluster skin
Small bumps on back of upper arms (called keratosis pilaris)
Dandruff or cradle cap
Dry, lackluster, brittle or unruly hair
Soft, fraying, splitting, dull or brittle fingernails
Dry eyes
Dry mouth/throat
Menstrual cramps
Premenstrual breast pain/tenderness
Excessive thirst
Allergies (e.g. eczema/asthma/hay fever/hives)
Craving fats/fatty foods
Stiff or painful joints

EFAs are useful for & play a role in...

balancing hormones
prevention of stretch marks
regulation of the internal fluid pressure in the eyes, the synovial pressure in the joints
the regulation of the body's response to pain
they help reduce the inflammatory response
alleviating localized swelling and other physical problems.
mediating the immune response in the human body
regulation of the various bodily secretions and the maintenance of their viscosity.
mechanism of dilatation and constriction in the blood vessels of the body
regulation of the rate at which most cells divide in the human body in the process called mitosis.
regulating the in-flow and out-flow of metabolic substances into and out of the cells.
the transport of oxygen from the red blood cells to the tissues and organs.
maintaining proper functioning of the kidneys and help in regulating the fluid balance in the body.
keeping all the saturated fats mobile within the blood stream.
preventing the clumping of blood cells, the main cause of atherosclerotic plaque and all blood clots, and a major trigger for stroke.
the regulation of nerve transmission and stimulation.

They are the principal energy source for cardiac smooth muscles.

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E actually helps slow the ageing process. Just as we get "age spots" on the backs of our hands, on our faces & other places, we get them on our internal organs as well.

Age spots are the result of "lipofusion" which is the accumulation of pigments involving oxidized, rancid oils. Vitamin E prevents this oxidation of essential oils in the body.

The ONLY nutritional way to prevent age spots is with Vitamin E, & wheat germ oil happens to be the best natural source. French folk wisdom holds that wheat germ or wheat germ oil prevents age spots. This folk wisdom goes right to the heart of the matter… Vitamin E prevents lipofusion which causes age spots… Vitamin E slows the ageing process. It makes sense to start taking supplements early in life to prevent ageing. Ageing of the body starts as young as 20 years of age. If like me you are "just a little older" ☺ - it is never too late to start!!

As almost all the most concentrated sources of Vitamin E are very high in kilojoules, a Vitamin E supplement is a better choice. The best form of Vitamin E supplement must be in a D alphatocopherol formulation which is EXACTLY the form in our DMK EFA+. DMK EFA+ formula contains Omegas 3, 6, 7, 9 + VITAMIN E… your perfect anti-ageing & "looking good" formula available right here at Sasi Skin Spa.