α‐linolenic acid (ALA, 18: 3n‐3) is a carboxylic acid composed of 18 carbon atoms and three
cis double bonds, and is an essential fatty acid indispensable to the human body. This study …

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 …

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid and the substrate for the synthesis of
longer-chain, more unsaturated ω-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

Background Diabetes and elevated blood glucose have been associated with increased risk
of atrial fibrillation in a number of epidemiological studies, however, the findings have not …

Health effects of dietary fats have been extensively studied for decades. However,
controversies exist on the effects of various types of fatty acids, especially saturated fatty acid …

Abstract α-Linolenic acid (ALA), a carboxylic acid with 18 carbons and three cis double
bonds, is an essential fatty acid needed for human health and can be acquired via regular …

ABSTRACT α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an n–3 (ω-3) fatty acid found mostly in plant foods such
as flaxseed, walnuts, and vegetable oils, including canola and soybean oils. Most of the …

Background The National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHFA) 2008 review on omega-3
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) made recommendations with respect to …

Objective To determine the longitudinal association between serial biomarker measures of
circulating omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n3-PUFA) levels and healthy ageing. Design …

Growing evidence has emerged about the role of dietary patterns and components in heart
failure (HF) incidence and severity. The objective here is to provide a comprehensive …