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GlossaryEssential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFA Deficiency)

occurs when the body lacks crucial dietary fats

Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFA Deficiency) occurs when the body lacks sufficient amounts of essential fatty acids, which are crucial fats that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must obtain from the diet. This deficiency can lead to symptoms such as dry, scaly skin, hair loss, and impaired wound healing, as well as more severe health issues like weakened immune function and developmental problems.

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research Diagnosing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

18 citations, June 1998 in “Circulation”

Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.

research Human Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Treatment by Topical Application of Linoleic Acid

14 citations, July 1977 in “PubMed”

Applying linoleic acid to the skin fixed essential fatty acid deficiency symptoms.

research Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency and Its Effects Upon Reproductive Organs of Male Rabbits

44 citations, June 1967 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition”

Lack of essential fatty acids in diet causes reproductive issues and poor health in male rabbits.

research Complementarity and Balance of Dietary Protein and Lipid Intake

5 citations, January 2003 in “Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids/OCL. Oilseeds & fats crops and lipids”

Vegetable protein lowers cholesterol and protein deficiency can cause health issues.

research Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss

239 citations, July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.

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