Alpha-linolenic acid

From Rhonda Perciavalle's Health News

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an omega-3 fatty acid. The primary sources of ALA include flaxseed, walnuts and soybeans. ^[1] Alpha-linolenic acid can be converted into docosahexaenoic acid . ^[2]

References

↑ Chan, Eric J; Leslie Cho (2009-04). "What can we expect from omega-3 fatty acids?". Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine 76 (4): 245-251. doi:10.3949/ccjm.76a.08042. ISSN 1939-2869.
↑ Berquin, Isabelle M; Iris J Edwards, Yong Q Chen (2008-10-08). "Multi-targeted therapy of cancer by omega-3 fatty acids". Cancer Letters 269 (2): 363-377. doi:10.1016/j.canlet.2008.03.044. ISSN 1872-7980.

[0] Chan, Eric J; Leslie Cho (2009-04). "What can we expect from omega-3 fatty acids?". Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine 76 (4): 245-251. doi:10.3949/ccjm.76a.08042. ISSN 1939-2869.

[1] Berquin, Isabelle M; Iris J Edwards, Yong Q Chen (2008-10-08). "Multi-targeted therapy of cancer by omega-3 fatty acids". Cancer Letters 269 (2): 363-377. doi:10.1016/j.canlet.2008.03.044. ISSN 1872-7980.

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