Background Experimental studies in laboratory animals and humans suggest that α-linolenic
acid (18: 3n− 3) may reduce the risk of arrhythmia. Objective The objective was to examine …

Background—α-Linolenic acid, an intermediate-chain n-3 fatty acid found primarily in plants,
may decrease the risk of fatal coronary heart disease (CHD) through a reduction in fatal …

Background—Intake of long-chain n-3 fatty acids found in fish is low in many countries
worldwide. α-Linolenic acid could be a viable cardioprotective alternative to these fatty acids …

Background: Data on the relation between α-linolenic acid intake and coronary artery
disease (CAD) are limited. Other dietary components appear to modify the reported relation …

AIM:: To summarize our present knowledge about vegetable omega-3 fatty acids. DATA
SYNTHESIS:: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is one of the two essential fatty acids in humans …

Background: Epidemiologic studies suggest that a higher consumption of eicosapentaenoic
acid and docosahexaenoic acid is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease …

Downloaded from linolenic acid, so that daily consumption of 15 g (1 tbsp) canola oil or
canola oil margarine provides as much as 1 g α-linolenic acid/d. Other rich dietary sources …

ABSTRACT Background: The Jewish population of Israel consumes a diet rich in n− 6
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), principally linoleic acid. The consequences of this diet …

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found mainly in plant sources,
including flaxseed oil, canola oil, and walnuts. Although substantial evidence indicates that …

Background: Prior studies of α-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-derived omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid,
and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk have generated inconsistent results. Objective: We …