This review summarises and evaluates current knowledge of α‐linolenic acid (αLNA)
metabolism in adult humans. The principal biological role of αLNA appears to be as a …

The principal biological role of $\alpha $-linolenic acid ($\alpha $ LNA; 18: 3n-3) appears to
be as a precursor for the synthesis of longer chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) …

Blood levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are considered biomarkers of status.
Alpha-linolenic acid, ALA, the plant omega-3, is the dietary precursor for the long-chain …

Abstract α‐linolenic acid (αLNA) conversion into the functionally important ω‐3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic …

α-Linolenic acid (αLNA; 18: 3n-3) is essential in the human diet, probably because it is the
substrate for the synthesis of longer-chain, more unsaturated n-3 fatty acids, principally EPA …

Conclusion We conclude that13C α‐linolenic acid is converted into its LCP. The conversion
of α‐linolenic acid into its LCP appears to be inhibited on diets rich in EPA/DHA, while it …

Overall, α-linolenic acid appears to be a limited source of longer-chain n-3 fatty acids in man
and so adequate intakes of preformed n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular …

α-Linolenic acid (18: 3n-3) is essential in the human diet, probably because it is the
substrate for the synthesis of longer-chain, more unsaturated n-3 fatty acids …

Dietary n-3 PUFA have many beneficial effects on cell and tissue function and on human
health. In mammals the n-3 essential fatty acid α-linolenic acid (ALNA) can be converted into …

Over the past two decades, there has been a marked shift in the fatty acid composition of the
diets of industrialized nations towards increased intake of the n‐6 fatty acid linoleic acid (LA …