Luna
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Patients following a fat free or diet with MCT oil as the only fat source for any length of time may need to supplement essential fatty acids (EFA) and fat soluble vitamins. Essential fatty acid deficiency (EFAD) can begin to occur within as little as five days without provision (16). MCT oil contains negligible, if any, EFA (Mead Johnson’s = 29% C8, 67% C10 and < 4% greater than C10) (http://www.meadjohnson.com/products/hcp-adult-med/mctoil.html). EFA cannot be produced by the body and must be received in the diet. Linoleic acid is the primary EFA. Linolenic acid and arachadonic acid are other associated fatty acids that can be produced by the body in the presence of adequate linoleic acid. EFAD can result in skin lesions, eczema, impaired wound healing, thrombocytopenia, and growth problems. EFA needs can be met by providing approximately 2%–4% of total caloric intake (approximately 40–80 kcal) of essential fatty acids per day for a 2000-calorie diet. Linoleic
acid is found in vegetable oils, especially those made from safflower, sunflower or corn oil. For EFA content of selected vegetable oils see Table 6. It may be possible to replace EFA by topical application of EFA, however, if this is to be continued for a significant length of time, EFA status should be monitored (17).
It seems at least in the opinion of that article, that EFA plays a role in the body. That the intake of linoleic acid is necessary.
I wonder what Ray Peat and Peatarians have to say about that?