Fatty acids are fats found in foods and oils we consume; foods such as fish, flaxseed, olive oil, and processed foods all contain fatty acids.  However, all fats are not “good” fats and can lead to health problems such as cardiovascular disease and inflammatory conditions.  This presentation discusses the importance of fatty acid balance and the role of fatty acids in our diets.

This presentation will cover these questions about essential fatty acids:

• What are fatty acids and what do they do in the body?
• How are the pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory pathways affected by fatty acids?
• What are the benefits of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids?
• What are the effects of overuse of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids?
• How can the unbalanced consumption of fatty acids be harmful?
• How do you know if you are consuming the right amounts of fatty acids?

Learn more about how to assess fatty acid status at the Metametrix.com website:

• Fatty Acids - Plasma
• Fatty Acids - Erythrocytes
• AA/EPA Ratio - Plasma
• Fatty Acids - Blood Spot

Christie Egeston received her BS in Biology from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science in Medical Science from Hampton University. Christie has worked in several capacities of the medical field including plasma donor technician, medical assistant for a pain management facility and a laboratory assistant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She joined Metametrix in 2005 as a Client Services Support Specialist and was later promoted to Clinical Consultant Support Specialist. While working as a Support Specialist, Christie helped prepare material for Hawthorne Institute seminars and compiled research in support of supplement recommendations used in Metametrix testing. Christie is a voracious reader often consuming more than three books a week. When she’s not reading, Christie is a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and to her three nephews.