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—Previous studies on intake of linoleic acid (LA), the predominant n-6 fatty acid,
and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk have generated inconsistent results. We performed a …

Micronutrient deficiencies account for an estimated one million premature deaths annually,
and for some nations can reduce gross domestic product, by up to 11%, highlighting the …

Flaxseed is emerging as an important functional food ingredient because of its rich contents
of α-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3 fatty acid), lignans, and fiber. Flaxseed oil, fibers and flax …

Bioavailability is a key step in ensuring bioefficacy of bioactive food compounds or oral
drugs. Bioavailability is a complex process involving several different stages: liberation …

The effects of both the amount and quality of dietary fat have been studied intensively during
the past decades. Previously, low-fat diets were recommended without much attention to the …

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 …

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 …

With increasing public health awareness worldwide, demand for functional food with
multiple health benefits has also increased. The use of medicinal food from folk medicine to …

With increasing public health awareness worldwide, demand for functional food with
multiple health benefits has also increased. The use of medicinal food from folk medicine to …