Category Archives: Flaxseed

Food  Sources of Alpha-Linolenic Acid 

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is one of the two essential fatty acids required for human health. An absence of adequate ALA in the diet is fatal and an imbalance of ALA with the other essential fatty acid linoleic acid … Continue reading →

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Flax Oil and Antioxidants

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Flax oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, and in particular is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)). Being a polyunsaturated fatty acid, ALA is susceptible to rancidity as it reacts rapidly with oxygen, a reaction that is speeded … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency: Mood Disorders

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid required by human for health. Alpha linolenic acid is metabolised to a number of hormone like substances called eicosanoids, and these have a wide range … Continue reading →

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Alpha Linolenic Acid Is Neuroprotective

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is a long chain fatty acid synthesised by plants. It is polyunsaturated fatty acid and contains three double bonds. Alpha linolenic acid is present in small amounts in most plants, and green leafy vegetables … Continue reading →

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Alpha Linolenic Acid: Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid that has vitamin like effects in humans. Intakes of ALA must be balanced with intake of the other essential fatty acid linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)), and the dietary … Continue reading →

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Essential Fatty Acids Protect From Insulin Resistance

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington

One of the main problems with the Western diet is that it lacks a source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Studies show that fish oils provide a large range of health effects to Westerners consuming a typical Western diet and … Continue reading →

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Flaxseed and Blood Pressure

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington

High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Blood pressure rises with weight gain and one of the most effective ways to control blood pressure is to lose excess body fat. The cause of blood pressure is complex, … Continue reading →

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Flaxseed and Cholesterol Levels

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that a number of foods are able to lower plasma cholesterol levels to a similar degree as cholesterol medication. In many cases, the effects of the foods are superior to the statins, the current gold standard in cholesterol … Continue reading →

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