How to Use linolenic acid in a Sentence
linolenic acid
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Some types of vegetable oil also supply healthy doses of the omega-3 fatty acid linolenic acid.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 Nov. 2025
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Flaxseeds are one of the best plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Flaxseeds are rich in fiber and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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Walnuts are high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
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Walnut Oil Walnut oil provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that supports heart health.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
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Flaxseed Bread Flax bread, made with whole wheat flour and flaxseeds, is rich in nutrients, including fiber, protein, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
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Flaxseed Bread Flax bread, made with whole wheat flour and flaxseeds, is rich in nutrients, including fiber, protein, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
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Flaxseeds Are Very Rich in Omega-3s Flaxseeds are one of the best plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
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Chia, hemp and flaxseed oil capsules provide a third type of omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, an antioxidant with the important job of turning food into energy.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
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Walnuts are a better source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that provides anti-inflammatory benefits for heart and brain health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
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Beneficial nutrients in flaxseed include dietary fiber, antioxidants, and the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
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Chia seeds are an excellent source of minerals, like magnesium, selenium, manganese, and copper, as well as healthy fats, like alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
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Your Risk for Heart Disease Is Lower Research has shown that chia seeds, which are high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), may improve heart health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
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Nuts and Seeds Besides fatty fish, several types of nuts and seeds are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, although of a different type, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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The powerhouse seed is also a good source of antioxidants, heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids (specifically alpha-linolenic acid), lignans, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
—Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
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The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
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More specifically, walnuts are an excellent source of an essential omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, Kristina Petersen, an assistant professor of nutritional sciences at Texas Tech University, previously told USA TODAY.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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