Background Only a limited number of studies have examined the vascular and postprandial
effects of α-linolenic acid (ALA, C18: 3n-3). Therefore, we performed a well-controlled trial …

Methods: In a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled parallel study, 59 overweight
and obese subjects (40 men and 19 women, aged 60±8 years) consumed daily either 10 g …

Purpose We investigated risk of myocardial infarction (MI) associated with the content of
linoleic acid (LA) in adipose tissue, a biomarker of long-term dietary intake of LA and a …

The aim of this study was to determine whether plasma and red cell fatty acid levels were
associated with cardiovascular disease, and whether any association was independent of …

Principal food sources of the n-3 fatty acid α-linolenic acid are salad and cooking oil, salad
dressing, shortening, margarine, and food-service fat and oil products made from canola oil …

This narrative review aims to discuss the more relevant evidence on the role of linoleic acid
(LA), a n-6 essential fatty acid that constitutes the predominant proportion of dietary …

Oomen et al (1) reported on the lack of association between α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18: 3nJ3)
consumption and the incidence of coronary artery disease in a 10-y follow-up. We believe …

Background Epidemiological evidence suggests a cardioprotective role of α‐linolenic acid
(ALA), a plant‐derived ω‐3 fatty acid. It is unclear whether ALA is beneficial in a background …

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

Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS:: epidemiological studies suggest polyunsaturated fatty
acids protect against the development of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to …