| | | | Common Name | | | Alpha-Linoleic Acid
| | | Description | | | Also known as: ALA, ALENA, LNA, Linolenic Acid.
An omega 6 fatty acid. It is an "essential" polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbons and 2 double (unsaturated) bonds. It is important in the production of prostaglandins which are hormone-like compounds. Linoleic acid is also important in the structure, function and flexibility of cell membranes, a healthy immune system, for growth and reproduction. Fish oils have a high concentration of this fatty acid, but vegetables, soy beans and nuts can supply all that is needed for an anti-aging diet. It takes the equivalent of only 2 teaspoons of corn oil to supply the needed amount of essential fatty acids for an adult in an otherwise totally fat-free diet.
Active Ingredients:
9,12, 15 Octadecatrienoic Acid
What is it?
Essential (Omega-3) super unsaturated fatty acid.
What does it do for you?
Cardiovascular System- Helps to generate the electrical current that make the heart beat in an orderly fashion
- Reduces the risk of a second heart attack
- Reduces the mortality rate from a second heart attack by 80%
- Prevents stroke and thrombosis
- Reduces the mortality rate in people already affected by Ischemic Heart Disease
Cells- Essential component for all cell membrane
- Preserves the fluidity of cell membrane
- Transports oxygen into the cell membrane
Immune System- Suppresses the auto-immune response
- Inhibits the growth of tumors
- Enhances various aspects of immune system
- Reduces inflammation within the body
Metabolism- Increases the body's Basil Metabolic Rate
- Transports of extra cholesterol from the cell membrane to the liver
- Increases the production of energy
- Involved in the metabolism of oxygen within the body
- Facilitates weight loss
Musculoskeletal System- Shortens the recovery time for muscle following intensive exercise
Nervous System- Essential for the development of the brain in children
Sense organs- Improves the health of the eyes
What conditions might it support?- Digestive System
- Crohn's Disease
- Immune System
- Auto-immune diseases
- Malaria
- Metabolism
- Fatigue
- Musculo skeletal System
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Reproductive System
- Male infertility
- Skin/Hair/Nail
- Acne
- Eczema
What is the best dosage?
Optimum dose: 2 - 9 g
Lowers total cholesterol: 12 g
Athletic support: 21 g
What are the side effects and drug interactions?
Substances that enhance the function of ALA: Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C.
ALA enhances the function of :DHA, EPA, and phospholipids.
Factors interfere with ALA: light, exposure of dietary oil that contain ALA atmospheric oxygen, heat generated from cooking, trans-fatty fatty acid, intensive exercise.
What are the deficiency symptoms?- Hypertension
- Kidney malfunction
- Side disturbances
- Liver degeneration
- Retarded growth
- Elevated serum triglycerides
- Retarded growth
- Muscle weakness
- Poor co-ordination, numbness
- Dandruff, dry skin
- Brittle Nails
- Psoriasis
Anti-aging benefits- Improves immune system
- Maintains heart health
- Maintains healthy skin
- Maintains overall body health
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| | | Precautions / Contraindications | | | None documented.
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| | | Interaction with Medications | | | None documented.
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| | | Possible Side Effects | | | None documented.
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