Unsaturated fatty acids that are essential for the body but are not produced in the body, must be taken with food are called essential fatty acids. It is of two types. Linoleic acid or omega-3 and linolenic acid or omega-6. This acid regulates heart cell life and death, immune system functions and blood pressure. Marine fish oil, flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, walnuts and vegetables are rich in essential fatty acids.
Fatty acids that are required by the body and produced in the body are called non-essential fatty acids. Contains essential fatty acids such as arachidic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid.