Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Chia seeds and flaxseeds may be tiny, but they pack an impressive amount of nutrients. From ...

You may think of pumpkin seeds primarily as a crunchy roasted snack, but they are also extremely healthy. They are loaded ...

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a type of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants, such as soybean, nuts, canola oils and flaxseed.

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Investigating vegetable oils, this study reveals their effects on skin cell proliferation and migration, emphasizing the role ...

The FADS1 rs174550 Genotype Modifies the n‐3 and n‐6 PUFA and Lipid Mediator Responses to a High Alpha‐Linolenic Acid and High Linoleic Acid Diets. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2022 ...

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity ...

Does dietary flaxseed oil have a role in prostate cancer? —Gerard K. Nash, DO, Amarillo, Tex. Flaxseed oil is a rich source of α-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. In his newsletter ...

Flaxseed is capable of alleviating gastrointestinal disease conditions like long-term constipation and potentially ...

As demand grows for ingredients that offer both functionality and nutrition, walnuts are stepping into a new spotlight.