Definitions for alpha-linolenic acid
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1. alpha-linolenic acidnoun

   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

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1. Alpha-Linolenic acid

   alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), also known as α-Linolenic acid (from Greek alpha meaning "first" and linon meaning flax), is an n−3, or omega-3, essential fatty acid. ALA is found in many seeds and oils, including flaxseed, walnuts, chia, hemp, and many common vegetable oils. In terms of its structure, it is named all-cis-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. In physiological literature, it is listed by its lipid number, 18:3, and (n−3). It is a carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and three cis double bonds. The first double bond is located at the third carbon from the methyl end of the fatty acid chain, known as the n end. Thus, α-linolenic acid is a polyunsaturated n−3 (omega-3) fatty acid. It is an isomer of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an 18:3 (n−6) fatty acid (i.e., a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid with three double bonds).

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1. alpha-linolenic acid

   Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid, a type of polyunsaturated fat that our bodies cannot synthesize and hence, needs to be obtained from dietary sources. It plays a crucial role in the normal functioning of body systems, particularly brain function and heart health. ALA is also a precursor to other omega-3 fats and can be found in plant sources such as flaxseed, chia seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, and certain oils.

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1. alpha-Linolenic acid

   α-Linolenic acid is an organic compound found in many common vegetable oils. In terms of its structure, it is named all-cis-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 18:3. α-Linolenic acid is a carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and three cis double bonds. The first double bond is located at the third carbon from the methyl end of the fatty acid chain, known as the n end. Thus, α-linolenic acid is a polyunsaturated n−3 fatty acid. It is an isomer of gamma-linolenic acid, a polyunsaturated n−6 fatty acid.

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1. alpha-Linolenic Acid

   A fatty acid that is found in plants and involved in the formation of prostaglandins.

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   The numerical value of alpha-linolenic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of alpha-linolenic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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