What Is The Difference Between Alpha Linolenic Acid And Linoleic Acid?

 

Alpha linolenic Acid, referred to as ALA, is an ω-3 series polyunsaturated fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through diet. It is an essential fatty acid.

 

 

1. Brain and nerve development
As a precursor of DHA, it promotes fetal and child neurodevelopment and may delay cognitive decline.

 

2. Anti-inflammatory and immune regulation
It regulates inflammatory factors by metabolizing to EPA/DHA, which is beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis, etc.

 

3. Skin health
Flaxseed oil alpha linolenic acid maintains skin barrier function, relieves eczema and dryness, and is commonly found in skin care supplements.

 

4. Other potential uses
Research shows that it may help improve depressive symptoms.

 

5. Anti-inflammatory
It can improve endothelial function, such as the ALA content in flaxseed oil is 50-60%.

 

 

 

1. Pregnant women

2. Infants and young children
Modern life science research has confirmed that α-linolenic acid is the core substance that constitutes human cells.

 

3. Teenagers
Alpha linolenic acid powder can normally supplement the nutrients that teenagers lack and improve their brain power and vision development.

 

4. Adults
The biggest benefit of alpha-linolenic acid is to protect eyesight and strengthen the brain.

 

5. Middle-aged and elderly people
Alpha-linolenic acid can be oxidized into DHA in the human body, which controls the operation of the brain and provides sufficient nutrition to the brain.

 

 

Contrast	Alpha linolenic acid	Linoleic acid powder
Classification	Omega-3 fatty acids	Omega-6 fatty acids
Metabolites	EPA,DHA	Arachidonic acid
Source	Flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, deep-sea fish	Sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil

 

 

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1. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1035/alpha-linolenic-acid-ala

2. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/

3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523048943

4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4350958/

5. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-767/alpha-lipoic-acid

6. https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/foods-high-in-ALA.php

7. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7019815/

8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/linolenic-acid

9. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3650500/

10. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/linoleic-acid

11. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234930/

12. https://curology.com/blog/linoleic-acid-in-skincare-the-essential-fatty-acid-you-need-for-clearer/