Background Whether intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant-derived n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), could prevent cardiovascular diseases is not yet clear …

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 …

Background: Intake of the plant-derived ω-3 (n–3) fatty acid α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18: 3; n–3)
may reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, but the results of previous studies have been …

Background: n− 3 (omega-3) PUFA has been proposed as having health-promoting effects,
primarily in relation to ischemic heart disease (IHD). Whether these benefits can be …

Background Intake of the plant-derived omega-3 (n–3) fatty acid α-linolenic acid (ALA) may
reduce the risk of ischemic stroke. Objective We have investigated the associations between …

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 …

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 …

The intake of the mainly plant-derived n-3 PUFA α-linolenic acid (ALA) has been reported to
be associated with a lower risk of CHD. However, the results have been inconsistent …

Previous studies have suggested that long-chain n-3 fatty acids derived from seafood are
associated with a lower risk of mortality, CHD and stroke. Whether α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18 …

Given the evidence of the health benefits of plant-based diets and long-chain n–3 (ω-3) fatty
acids, there is keen interest in better understanding the role of α-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant …