Post Views: 527 The human body can make most of the types of fats it needs from other fats. 2 essential fatty acids cannot be produced by the human body – omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Since the body is unable to make them, they must be procured from the food we eat. Why is Omega 3 essential for the body? Omega 3 fatty acids are an integral part of cell membranes throughout the body. They affect the function of the cell receptors in the membranes.Omega 3 FA provides the starting point for making hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation. They also bind…