| Alpha-linolenic Acid |
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Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential dietary requirement for all mammals. Particularly rich food sources are Chia and Flaxseed . It is also found in various oils, namely mustard oil, flaxseed oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, soybean oil, pumpkin seed oil, Perilla Seed Oil , and walnut oil. Various studies have shown that ALA is related to lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the mechanism of this is still unclear. It is postulated that either ALA after conversion to longer chain fatty acids Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) or by itself can reduce cardiac arrythmias. However, some studies have also linked ALA with rapidly progressing prostate cancer and Macular Degeneration . Research has also suggested a major neuroprotective effect of ALA in in-vivo models of both global ischemia and KA-induced epilepsy. Reduction of alpha-linolenic acid yields Linolenyl Alcohol . Alpha-linolenic acid is one of the two Essential Fatty Acids that humans require. The other is Linoleic Acid . They are called "essential" because they can not be produced by the human body. Essential fatty acids should not be confused with Essential Oil s which are not required by the human body. SEE ALSO REFERENCES |
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