Flaxseed is emerging as an important functional food ingredient because of its rich contents
of α-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3 fatty acid), lignans, and fiber. Flaxseed oil, fibers and flax …

Studies reporting blood levels of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), were systematically identified in order to …

ABSTRACT n− 3 Fatty acids have important visual, mental, and cardiovascular health
benefits throughout the life cycle. Biodistribution, interconversion, and dose response data …

The principal biological role of $\alpha $-linolenic acid ($\alpha $ LNA; 18: 3n-3) appears to
be as a precursor for the synthesis of longer chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) …

There is currently much interest in phytochemicals as bioactive molecules of food.
Functional foods are an emerging field in food science due to their increasing popularity …

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid and the substrate for the synthesis of
longer-chain, more unsaturated ω-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

Blood levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are considered biomarkers of status.
Alpha-linolenic acid, ALA, the plant omega-3, is the dietary precursor for the long-chain …

The capacity for conversion of α-linolenic acid (ALNA) to n− 3 long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids was investigated in young men. Emulsified [U− 13C] ALNA was administered …

Evidence is emerging that dietary phytoestrogens play a beneficial role in obesity and
diabetes. Nutritional intervention studies performed in animals and humans suggest that the …

Flaxseed is emerging as one of the key sources of phytochemicals in the functional food
arena. In addition to being one of the richest sources of α‐linolenic acid oil and lignans …