alpha-linolenic acid

noun

Meaning

An essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid that the human body cannot synthesize and must obtain through dietary intake.

Examples

Flaxseed oil is one of the richest plant-based sources of alpha-linolenic acid.
The body converts a small portion of ingested alpha-linolenic acid into longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA.

Synonyms: ALA, omega-3 fatty acid

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alpha-linolenic acid

noun

Pronunciation: ˌælfəˌlɪnoʊˈlɛnɪk ˈæsɪd

Definition

An essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid that the human body cannot synthesize and must obtain through dietary intake.

Examples

Flaxseed oil is one of the richest plant-based sources of alpha-linolenic acid.
The body converts a small portion of ingested alpha-linolenic acid into longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA.

Synonyms of alpha-linolenic acid

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