Long-chain polyunsaturated fatly acids (LCP, 20-22 carbon atoms) are important tor perinatal growth and development. In contrast to human milk, current infant formulae do not contain LCP. Hence, ...

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

Vitamin F is not a vitamin in the traditional sense of the word. Rather, vitamin F is a term for two fats — alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA). They are essential for regular body ...

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