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alpha-linolenic acid

British

noun

another name for linolenic acid

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Researchers identified specific oxylipins created from linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, another fatty acid found in soybean oil.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

The omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid and the omega-6 linoleic acid are essential fatty acids needed to make some membrane phospholipids.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The fatty acids omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid are essential fatty acids needed to make some membrane phospholipids.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Joseph's research has shown some similar benefits from walnuts, which contain alpha-linolenic acid, an essential omega-3 fatty acid.

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