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Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)

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See also :
* [[Essential Fatty Acids]]
* [[Omega-3 fatty acids]]
* [[EPA]]
* [[DHA]]
* [[Flaxseed]]
Alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that is derived from plants : It is found in high amounts in flaxseeds and flaxseed oil and in lesser amounts in canola, soy and walnut oils; as well as in soybeans, tofu and pumpkin seeds. It can also be taken as a supplement in liquid or capsule form, and due to its omega-3 content, alpha-linolenic acid may be beneficial to a variety of disorders.
==Special Precautions of Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)==
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