Types of Essential Fatty Acids:

Omega-3 (Linolenic Acid)

Important omega-3 fatty acids in human nutrition are alpha linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

• Health Benefits.
  Omega-3 fatty acids are important building blocks of our cell membrances, and is needed for many bodily functions such as blood circulation and neurological system. Omega-3 fatty acids also regulate "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
  
  Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids lower blood pressure, decrease the growth of atherosclerotic plague which can clot the arteries, and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death.
  
  
• Rich Sources.
  Flaxseed oil and flaxseeds, hempseed oil and hempseeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, avocados, kale, spinach, canola oil, soybean oil, wheat germ oil, salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, tuna.