UMN Essential Fatty Acid Support is a phyto-therapeutic combination of synergistic plant-based essential fatty acid nutrients, and mixed vitamin E tocopherols. Liquid in an enteric coated soft gel capsule. 

What are Essential Fatty Acids?
The fatty acids that are necessary for health and that cannot be made by the body are called essential fatty acids, however, your body cannot make them on its own.  Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) must be supplied through the diet or nutritional supplements, thus making outside sources of these fats "essential."

How are Essential Fatty Acids utilized by your body?
Your body utilizes essential fatty acids to help support:

• Healthy cardiovascular function and circulation.
• Healthy cartilage and joint function.
• Healthy nervous function, and 
• Healthy skin and hair. 

Essential fatty acids also support the body's natural functions and provide desirable effects in a variety of conditions, including:

• Aiding in the maintenance of joint structure and function.
• Improving many skin and hair conditions.
• Maintaining healthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and
• Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.

Important note about the UMN Essential Fatty Acids Support soft gels: Many doctors and patients have noticed that when they go to a health food store to buy flax seed oil or evening primrose oil it is located in the refrigerator display case, and they are directed to keep these oils refrigerated or else they will quickly oxidize and go rancid. The UMN Essential Fatty Acids Support soft gels are hermetically sealed, which prevents oxygen from penetrating the capsule, preventing oxidation and rancidity of the oils contained within the soft gel capsule. They can be stored at room temperature (but avoid storing at higher temperatures), carried in a purse or gym bag for up to three years without concern of the product losing potency or freshness.

For best results with degenerative joint conditions, it is recommended that this product be taken with the UMN "Joint Support" formula.