One of the most effective ways to produce ATP is the oxidation of fatty acids[1]. Fatty acids are an important source of energy for many organisms. Fatty acids provide as much as six times more energy then proteins and carbohydrates[2].
Omega Oils (omega 3, 6 and 9) have been shown to be the best compounds for converting over to essential fatty acids.
Here is a list of the more popular essential fatty acids supplements;
Here is a small list of foods that that have been shown to contain essential fatty acids;
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- Some dark leafy green vegetables (kale, spinach, purslane, mustard greens, collards, etc.)
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We will focus on the supplements because of the issue of the low quality food supply Americans now face. Properly manufactured dietary supplements offer us a simpl and cost effective way to provide our bodies the vital nutrients often lacking in today's food supply.
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http://research.yale.edu/ysm/article.jsp?articleID=513
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http://www.answers.com/topic/beta-oxidation
