Category Archives: Hemp

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: Has it Become Irrelevant?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Humans lack the Δ15-destaurase enzyme necessary for the conversion of linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) to α-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)). However, plants possess Δ15-destaurase and some plant foods are therefore good sources of ALA. In humans, plant derived ALA … Continue reading →

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Alpha-Linolenic Acid: Metabolism

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid that is required for human health. The main dietary sources of ALA are plant material such as flaxseeds, hemp seeds, green leafy vegetables and walnuts, although other seeds and nuts … Continue reading →

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Fish, Flax or Hemp?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that many people do not ingest the correct ratio of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids, and as a result they develop chronic systemic inflammation that may cause disease and ill health. Current recommendation is to reduce dietary intakes … Continue reading →

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