Alpha-Linolenic Acid

Supplement

A precursor to DHA and EPA, but human conversion efficiency is very low (0.5% to 5%).

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Videos Mentioning Alpha-Linolenic Acid

#147-Hussein Yassine, M.D.: Deep dive into the “Alzheimer’s gene” (APOE), brain health, and omega-3s

#147-Hussein Yassine, M.D.: Deep dive into the “Alzheimer’s gene” (APOE), brain health, and omega-3s

Peter Attia MD

A precursor to DHA and EPA, but human conversion efficiency is very low (0.5% to 5%).

#83 – Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids

#83 – Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids

Peter Attia MD

An essential omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed oil and chia seed oil, which the body can convert to EPA and DHA, though conversion efficiency is low.