A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils - is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and ...

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a type of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants, such as soybean, nuts, canola oils and flaxseed. Previous studies have shown that a high ALA intake is ...

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity, according ...

Despite its name, vitamin F is not really a traditional vitamin. It’s a fat — two fats, actually. Namely alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA). Without these fatty acids, it’s impossible ...

A Penn State study has shown that a diet rich in alpha-linolenic acid from walnuts, walnut oil and flaxseed oil not only lowered bad cholesterol but also decreased markers for blood vessel ...

Flaxseeds have high omega-3 content, with 2.35 grams of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) per tablespoon. Chia seeds provide a rich source of omega-3s, with 5.06 grams of ALA per ounce. One ounce of English ...