Nutrition
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is plant omega-3 from flax, chia, and walnuts—useful for balance, but a weak stand-in for marine EPA and DHA.
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is the plant form of omega-3 fat found in flax, chia, walnuts, and canola—your body can convert some ALA into EPA and DHA, but conversion is limited and varies by genetics, age, and overall omega-6 intake. ALA still supports heart and inflammatory balance when fish is scarce.
Aim for food sources first; grinding flax fresh beats stale pre-ground bags.
Common questions
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How much ALA do adults need per day?
Many guidelines cite about 1.1–1.6 grams per day for women and men from food. A tablespoon of ground flax or chia often delivers roughly that range—still track total fat calories.
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