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Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are fats that the body needs for important functions but cannot produce itself, so they must be obtained from the diet. They include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and play a crucial role in overall health, especially heart and brain function.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/essential-fatty-acids-efas/
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