Daily Archives: January 13, 2015

Alpha Linolenic Acid: Are People Still Deficient?

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is a member of the omega-3 family of fatty acids. Alpha linolenic acid is important in human nutrition because it is considered an essential nutrient, and therefore a deficiency of ALA in the human … Continue reading

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