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Essential Fatty Acids ("EFAs") in the diet have been positively correlated to an increase in the rates of weight loss. Individuals on low caloric diets are at greater risk of EFA deficiency than the general population. EFAs were previously known for preventing skin problems, gall bladder problems and increased cholesterol levels. In addition to these benefits, they have significant benefit in facilitating weight loss. EFAs containing Omega-6s and Omega-3s have been shown to increase thermogenesis, which is defined as the of production of heat in the body, resulting in increased expenditure of calories concluding in weight loss. Researches have reported that Omega-3s increased the responsiveness of muscles to insulin and significantly increased the rate of glucose uptake by the muscle. Studies have also shown that supplementation with Omega-3s improves aerobic metabolism. Other studies have shown that increases in EFA intake improves the rate of weight loss by a presumed thermogenic mechanism and also improve the efficiency of energy-generating metabolic processes in the body. If one does not have adequate amounts of EFAs in their diet, their rate of weight loss may decrease. It is important to take an EFA supplement, but especially during the time one is undergoing a weight loss program, as one's weight loss will most probably increase when adequate EFAs are present in the body. |