Linolenic Acid (Omega-3)

Linolenic Acid (Omega-3)

One of the two fatty acids that are considered to be essential is known as linolenic acid and is also called alpha linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is the main omega-3 fatty acid in which the human body first converts into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and then later converts into docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA is eventually then convered into the hormone-like compound known as eicosanoids which help different bodily functions such as our vital organs as well as interculluar activity. Omega-3 fatty acids are also used in the formation of our cell's walls by making them responsive and flexible. The fatty acids also aid the cell walls by improving circulation and oxygen uptake with proper red blood cell function and flexibility. Humans that have omega-3 deficiencies have been linked to multiple negative bodily effects and functions as follows.

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  Decreased memory & mental abilities
• Tingling sensation of nerves
• Poor vision
• Increased tendency to form blood clots
• Lower immune function
• Increased amounts of triglycerides
   & “junk” cholestrol (LDL) levels
• Impaired membrane function
• Hypertension
• Irregular heart beat
• Learning disorders
• Menopausal discomfort
• Itchiness on the front of the lower legs
• Growth retardation in infants, children, & pregnant women
  
  
  
  
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