Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
For decades it has been stated that linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) are the essential fatty acids (EFAs). But is it true?
Today I'm going to look at not only the history of determining human EFA requirements but argue that LA and ALA are not the real essential fatty acids in the human body?
So, you ask, what are they? Well listen (or read my attached article) to find out.
Article:
bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/the-real-essential-fatty-acids
Store:
store.bodyrecomposition.com
For decades it has been stated that linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) are the essential fatty acids (EFAs). But is it true?
Today I'm going to look at not only the history of determining human EFA requirements but argue that LA and ALA are not the real essential fatty acids in the human body?
So, you ask, what are they? Well listen (or read my attached article) to find out.
Article:
bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/the-real-essential-fatty-acids
Store:
store.bodyrecomposition.com








