Meaning Alpha-linolenic acid
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Alpha-linolenic acid


An essential fatty acid found in flaxseed oil, canola oil and walnuts. Abbreviated ALA.
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Alpha-linolenic acid


an omega-3 fatty acid important for brain and cardiovascular health. (See "Omega-3.")
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Alpha-linolenic acid


A polyunsaturated fatty acid required by the body that is found in many vegetable oils.
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Alpha-linolenic acid


A fatty acid that is found in plants and involved in the formation of prostaglandins.
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Alpha-linolenic acid


Alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid, which improves skin and coat condition and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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Alpha-linolenic acid


<chemical> (z,z,z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. A fatty acid that is found in plants and involved in the formation of prostaglandins. Chemical name: 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)- (12 Dec 1998)
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Alpha-linolenic acid


An essential fatty acid. ALA is an omega-3 fatty acid that serves as the parent compound in the synthesis of other omega-3 fatty acids in the body.
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Alpha-linolenic acid


An essential fatty acid.
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