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Definition of Alpha-linolenic acid

1. Noun. A polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition.

Medical Definition of Alpha-linolenic acid

1. (z,z,z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. A fatty acid that is found in plants and involved in the formation of prostaglandins. Chemical name: 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Alpha-linolenic acid

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1. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Mediterranean alpha-linolenic acid-rich diet in secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. Lancet 343:1454-1459. Debry, G. 1991. Diet peculiarities. ..."

2. Schizophrenia, 1993: A Special Report edited by David Shore, Samuel J. Keith (1996)
"... and an increase in the n-3 EFA alpha-linolenic acid. Kaiya et al. (1991) found a decrease in linoleic acid but an increase in ..."

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