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 …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Weekly fish consumption has been related to a lower risk of fatal coronary
heart disease (CHD) and incident stroke in populations with a low fish intake. This relation …

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 …

There is a large body of scientific evidence that has been confirmed in randomized
controlled trials indicating a cardioprotective effect for omega-3 fatty acids from fish. For …

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 …

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 …

Studies on the relation between dietary n− 3 fatty acids (FAs) and cardiovascular disease
vary in quality, and the results are inconsistent. A systematic review of the literature on the …

Our understanding of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) benefits of α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:
3n–3) has advanced markedly during the past decade. It is now evident that ALA benefits …

Background Habitual intake of long‐chain omega‐3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic
and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA+ DHA) from fish, has been associated with a lower risk of …