21. The other supplement to consider is essential fatty acids . 22. GLA is an ?-6 essential fatty acid ( EFA ) but pinolenic acid is not. 23. It is high in some essential fatty acids . 24. If your skin is chapped or cracked, increase your consumption of water and essential fatty acids . 25. In the 1950s Arild Hansen showed that infants fed skimmed milk developed essential fatty acid deficiency. 26. There are two kinds of essential fatty acids that you must consume ( omega-3 and omega-6 ). 27. The difference is that these eggs have more vitamin E and essential fatty acids , Omega-3 and Omega-6. 28. Some studies have shown schizophrenics'cell membranes to have reduced levels of arachidonic and other essential fatty acids . 29. While excessive fat intake can be harmful, deficiency of essential fatty acids can disrupt neurodevelopment and synaptic plasticity. 30. This unconventional approach to health combats serious illnesses using mega-doses of natural vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids .