Dermatologists have long prescribed EFAs for vibrant hair and supple skin. In fact, Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of bestselling The Wrinkle Cure, says EFAs nourish the skin so quickly that they can give you a healthier, more youthful appearance in just days. EFAs are also good for the heart and brain (one of the reasons fish has been called "brain food"). But because our bodies don't make these "good fats," they must be taken as supplements or eaten in foods like salmon, walnuts and flax seeds.

EFAs are now showing up in prenatal vitamins to encourage healthy development of the baby's nervous and immune systems. First on the market is PrimaCare™, a prescription supplement made by KV Pharmaceutical Company. The supplement comes in two doses - an "A.M. dose" containing the EFAs and a "P.M. dose" with vitamins and minerals. The company says the two - tiered approach improves nutrient absorption. So, while baby's developing body is benefiting from EFAs, Mom can revel in a more radiant appearance that doesn't have to fade along with the "glow of pregnancy."