The study by Djoussé et al (1) concludes that a higher intake of both α-linolenic (18: 3nJ3)
and linoleic acid (18: 2nJ6) is inversely related to the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) …

Objective To examine the associations between dietary intake and tissue biomarkers of
alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and risk of mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease …

Background A beneficial effect of a high n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA)
intake has been observed in heart failure patients, who are frequently insulin resistant. We …

Objective: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is the natural precursor of the cardioprotective long-
chain n− 3 fatty acids. Available data indicate a possible beneficial effect of ALA on …

Background & aims It has been hypothesized that ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have anti-
atherosclerotic and neuronal protective functions and may benefit prevention of dementia …

Last year in our Editorial [1] we highlighted the then recent American Heart Association
(AHA) advice to consume at least 5–10% of energy as n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids …

Background & aims Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have been reported to exert
pleiotropic protective effects against various chronic diseases. However, epidemiologic …

Background Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-6 PUFA) are recommended in
European cardiovascular prevention guidelines. However, individual fatty acids have distinct …

Background: Dietary flaxseed may have beneficial cardiovascular effects. An aged
population has a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, but they may react differently …

Objective: To determine whether dietary supplementation with α linolenic acid (ALA) can
modify established and emerging cardiovascular risk markers. Design: Systematic review …