What are the properties of ALA in supplements?

The properties of ALA

Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) is an omega-3 fatty acid. ALA is found in many seeds and oils, including flaxseed, walnuts, chia, hemp, and many common vegetable oils.

Flaxseed (or linseed) (Linum usitatissimum) and its oil are perhaps the most widely available botanical source of the omega−3 fatty acid ALA. Flaxseed oil consists of approximately 55% ALA, which makes it six times richer than most fish oils in omega−3 fatty acids. A portion of this is converted by the body to EPA and DHA, though the actual converted percentage may differ between men and women.

Sources of Alpha-Linolenic Acid in diet:

  • Vegetable oils such as rapeseed oil and linseed oil.
  • Found in spinach and brussels sprout.
  • Found in berries like blueberries, lingonberry.
  • Found in walnuts.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Description from NCI Thesaurus

 

Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Description from DrugBank

 

Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Description from HMDB

 


The supplements containing ALA

Omega 3-6-9, 1,300 mg, 120 Softgels (Solgar)Omega 3-6-9, 1,300 mg, 120 Softgels (Solgar)

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Cardiovascular Support Heart Health Joint / Bone Health TBSS ID:
Omega 3-6-9, 1,300 mg, 120 Softgels (Solgar) contains amoung others ALA.

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This formula provides a blend of three premium oils - Fish, Flax and Borage. Omega 3-6-9, contribute essential fatty acids necessary for optimal health and well-being. Omega 3-6-9 also contains EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids that support the health and function of a variety of organs and systems...
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High Lignan Flax Oil, 1,000 mg, 120 Softgels (Now Foods)High Lignan Flax Oil, 1,000 mg, 120 Softgels (Now Foods)

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Brain / Mental Clarity Cardiovascular Support TBSS ID:
High Lignan Flax Oil, 1,000 mg, 120 Softgels (Now Foods) contains amoung others ALA.

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Flax Oil (Linum Usitatissimum) is a natural reservoir for the omega-3 fatty acid, Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA). ALA is considered an essential fatty acid, because the body cannot make it from other fats and must obtain it from the diet. Flax Oil (Linum Usitatissimum) has been shown to support...
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Certified Organic Spirulina, 500 mg, 500 Tablets (Now Foods)Certified Organic Spirulina, 500 mg, 500 Tablets (Now Foods)

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Certified Organic Spirulina, 500 mg, 500 Tablets (Now Foods) contains amoung others ALA.

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NOW® Spirulina delivers the natural nutrient profile found in genuine whole foods.
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Super Omega 3-6-9, 1200 mg, 180 Softgels (Now Foods)Super Omega 3-6-9, 1200 mg, 180 Softgels (Now Foods)

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Cardiovascular Support TBSS ID:
Super Omega 3-6-9, 1200 mg, 180 Softgels (Now Foods) contains amoung others ALA.

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Super Omega 3-6-9 is a blend of Fish, Borage and Flax Seed Oils (Linum Usitatissimum). This combination of well-known nutritional oils has a unique balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids plus Omega-9, a non-essential, but useful fatty acid. The Omega-3's, Alpha-Linolenic Acid ALA, EPA...
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Omega 3-6-9, 1000 mg, 250 Softgels (Now Foods)Omega 3-6-9, 1000 mg, 250 Softgels (Now Foods)

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Allergy / Immune Cardiovascular Support Essential Fatty Acids Immune TBSS ID:
Omega 3-6-9, 1000 mg, 250 Softgels (Now Foods) contains amoung others ALA.

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Omega 3-6-9 is a blend of Flax-Seed (Linum Usitatissimum), Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis), Canola (Brassica Napus) / Omega-9 / Erucic Acid , Black Currant Seed Oils (Ribes Nigrum) - which contains: EPA, DHA, ALA, GLA and Linoleic Acid; and Pumpkin Seed Oils (Cucurbita Pepo). Now Combines...
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Flax Oil, 1000 mg, 120 Veggie Softgels (Now Foods)Flax Oil, 1000 mg, 120 Veggie Softgels (Now Foods)

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Cardiovascular Support Cold / Flu TBSS ID:
Flax Oil, 1000 mg, 120 Veggie Softgels (Now Foods) contains amoung others ALA.

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Flax oil is a natural reservoir for the omega-3 fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is considered an essential fatty acid because the body cannot make it from other fats and must obtain it from the diet. Flax oil has been shown to support cardiovascular health and to promote the maintenance...
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D-Vitum Forte 2000 j.m., kapsułki z witaminą D dla dorosłych, 60 szt. / (Olfarm)D-Vitum Forte 2000 j.m., kapsułki z witaminą D dla dorosłych, 60 szt. / (Olfarm)

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Allergy / Immune Immune Vitamins TBSS ID:
D-Vitum Forte 2000 j.m., kapsułki z witaminą D dla dorosłych, 60 szt. / (Olfarm) contains amoung others ALA.

D-Vitum Forte 2000 j.m., kapsułki z witaminą D dla dorosłych, 60 szt. / (Olfarm) is available exlusively in Poland.

 

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D-Vitum forte 2000 j.m. - suplement diety wspomagający organizm w wielu procesach. Produkt przeznaczony dla osób dorosłych.
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ALA - References & External links

ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)

TBS Ingredient ID (TBSI ID):
Name
ALA
Synonyms:
Linolenic Acid, Linolenate, A-Linolenic Acid, α-Linolenic Acid,
Chemical Formula:
C18H30O2
Molecular Formula:
Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Molecular Formula
Classification TypeIdentifier
PubChem CID:
U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubChem)
InChI Key:
International Chemical Identifier hash (InChIKey) computed from chemical structure using the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) standard		DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N
CAS:
A proprietary registry number assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) division of the American Chemical Society (ACS)		463-40-1
NIST:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
ChemIDplus:
United States National Library of Medicine - TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network).
EC Number:
A seven-digit regulatory identifier currently assigned by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) known as a European Community (EC) number		270-304-8
ECHA:
European Chemicals Agency.
ChEBI:
Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI) - Dictionary of molecular entities focused on "small" chemical compounds. ChEBI is part of the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute.
DSSTox Substance ID:
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ChEMBL:
An open data resource of binding, functional and ADMET bioactivity data (ChEMBL)
DrugBank:
The DrugBank database is a unique bioinformatics and cheminformatics resource that combines detailed drug data with comprehensive drug target information.
Show: Alpha-Linolenic Acid - description from DrugBank
NCI Thesaurus:
National Cancer Institute - NCI.
Show: Alpha-Linolenic Acid - description from NCI Thesaurus
HMDB:
The Human Metabolome Database (HMDB) is a freely available electronic database containing detailed information about small molecule metabolites found in the human body.
Show: Alpha-Linolenic Acid - description from HMDB
UNII:
FDA Substance Registration System - Unique Ingredient Identifier

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