EFA

[ˈɛ.fə]
nounfemininepl: EFAs
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
essential fatty acidspolyunsaturated fatty acidsPUFA

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ácido graxo essencial
Standard technical term used in nutrition and health contexts
Portugal
ácido gordo essencial
Portuguese uses 'gordo' instead of 'graxo' for fat
English-speaking countries
EFA
Acronym commonly used in nutritional science and health discussions

Related Words

omega-3omega-6linoleic acidalpha-linolenic acidnutritionlipids
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