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the body cannot manufacture them

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Q: Why does the body need fatty acids?
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Can all fatty acids be synthesized in the body?

No, not all fatty acids can be synthesized by the body. The body is not capable of synthesizing polyunsaturated or trans fatty acids.


Are saturated fatty acid good for the body?

No, unsaturated fatty acids are good for body. (PUFA is every better, poly unsaturated fatty acids)


Can fatty acids make body proteins?

god can make fatty acids and jesus himself cannot


Where can I find more information about omega fatty?

OMEGA FATTY ACIDS ARE ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS THAT YOUR BODY NEEDS. THESE ACIDS ARE NOT MADE BY THE BODY, YOU HAVE TO GET THEM TRHOUGH FOODS. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OMEGA FATTY ACIDS VISIT http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm.


Why do you need fatty acids?

Fatty acids are used as fuel for muscle contraction and general metabolism.


What effects do fatty acids have on your body?

Fatty acids can have a number of bad effects on the body. They are known to increase cholesterol and improve the changes of contracting heart disease. These fatty acids are often found in foods such as red meats.


What are the functions of fatty acids in the body?

Saturated fatty acids store energy and reduce cellular membrane fluidity.


What does fatty acids do for your body?

make you fat...


How does Trans Fatty Acid influence Heart Disease?

Yes, and is actually worse than the sys form of fatty acids. The only difference between sys and trans fatty acids are the angles of the molecules. In nature, only sys fatty acids are made, but through chemistry (or through over heating oils), we are able to make trans fatty acids. The problem is that your body can only recognize the sys form. So if you have sys fatty acids in your body, your body knows how to remove them, but if you have trans fatty acids in your body, your body doesn't know how to remove them. As a result the trans fatty acids build up in your system and can cause heart disease. Sys fatty acids can cause heart disease also, but since your body is constantly removing them, it forms slower than the trans form.


How are fat broken down?

Fats are broken down by the body into glycerol and fatty acids. The fatty acids are then broken down to glucose to provide the body with energy.


Why are essential fatty acids essential?

Fatty acids provide insulation in the body It also provides long term energy storage.


What are essential fatty acid's?

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are fats that are required by the human body. We need to get through our diet or through supplements. The two significant groups of EFAs are Omega-3 and Omega-6. (There are Omega-9 fatty acids, but they are not essential.) Omega-3 fatty acids include alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA. Omega-6 fatty acids include linoleic acid.