Sentences with phrase «linolenic acid content»
One study comparing flax seeds with sesame seeds (also high in lignans) came to the conclusion that the breast cancer protective qualities of flaxseed were due to its high α - linolenic acid content as much as its lignan content.
https://foodforbreastcancer.com/
I read in many sites about benefits of hemp such as depression and some relate it to the alpha linolenic acid content of it but it must have something to do with other nutrients of hemp, most likely what I've listed.
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The gamma linolenic acid (GLA) content in Borage helps in decreasing the level of body serums and therefore keeps the body away from heart diseases and high cholesterol problems.
Sixty percent of the fat content of grass is a type of omega - 3 fatty acid called alpha - linolenic or LNA.
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been attributed to its high alpha - linolenic acid (omega - 3) and polyphenol content present in nuts, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and oily fish, which act to dampen the inflammatory response.
With its excellent content of the omega - 3 fatty acid alpha - linolenic acid (ALA), flaxseed can definitely help us increase our overall omega - 3 intake and, by doing so, decrease our risk of high blood pressure.
Furthermore, quinoa can provide heart - healthy monounsaturated fat via its oleic acid content, as well as omega - 3 fatty acids and alpha - linolenic acids, according to World's Healthiest Foods.
Recent research studies have shown that ground flax can be added to baked foods without sacrificing large amounts of alpha - linolenic acid (ALA), their showcase omega - 3 fatty acid that accounts for over half of their total fat content.
It is often praised for its high content of gamma - linolenic acid (omega - 6) but I haven't found one single serious source of info of any benefit it could have.