ácido graxo essencial
1. Essential Fatty Acid - any of several polyunsaturated fatty acids that the human body cannot synthesize and must obtain from food sources
Omega-3 and omega-6 are examples of EFAs that are important for brain and heart health.
Ômega-3 e ômega-6 são exemplos de AFEs que são importantes para a saúde do cérebro e do coração.
2. Fatty acids necessary for normal growth and development that must be consumed through diet
Fish oil supplements are rich in EFAs.
Os suplementos de óleo de peixe são ricos em AFEs.
EFA is primarily a technical and scientific term used in nutritional science, health education, and dietary supplements marketing. It has gained prominence in Brazil with the growing interest in functional foods and health consciousness. The term is often used by nutritionists, fitness professionals, and in health product advertisements.
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