Lipids - Clinical Indicators of an EFA requirement:

Question 1

Skin

Answer 1

• Dry, flaky, scaly, chapped lips (also dry eyes).
• Hyperkeratosis pilaris.
• Delayed wound healing.
• Nails: Dry / brittle, red / swollen cuticles.
• Hair: Dry / oily, split ends, alopecia.
• Acne / eczema / psoriasis / dermatitis.

Question 2

Endocrine system

Answer 2

• Weight imbalances (obesity / weight loss).
• PMS / painful menstrual cramps / sore breasts.
• Hyperinsulinaemia.

Question 3

Reproductive system

Answer 3

• Infertility / impotence / history of repeated miscarriages.
• Ovarian cysts / fibrocystic breast disease.

Question 4

Circulatory

Answer 4

• Frequent nosebleeds / bleeding gums.
• Easy bruising.
• Delayed recovery from exercise.

Question 5

Musculo-skeletal

Answer 5

• Chronic joint pain / arthritis.
• Delayed recovery from injuries.

Question 6

Immune

Answer 6

• Susceptibility to infections.

Question 7

Neurological

Answer 7

• Dementia / Alzheimer’s.
• Parkinson’s disease.
• Irritability / nervousness.
• Tingling arms and legs.
• CFS / ME.