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13 Diseases Researched for ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
NameACCKFocus
Cardiovascular Diseases340Locked
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency220Locked
Dyslipidemias110Locked
Insulin Resistance110Locked
C-Reactive Protein12Locked
Colitis12Locked
Dry Eye Syndromes12Locked
Hypertension12Locked
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases12Locked
Depression11Locked
Hepatic Steatosis11Locked
Neurological Conditions11Locked
Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery 11Locked
10 Pharmacological Actions Researched for ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
NameACCKFocus
Hypotensive110Locked
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor24Locked
Anti-Inflammatory Agents23Locked
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors12Locked
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors12Locked
Interleukin-6 Downregulation12Locked
Antidepressive Agents11Locked
Cholecystokinin (CCK) Up-regulation11Locked
Glucagon Like peptide 1 (GLP-1) Up-regulation11Locked
Neuroprotective Agents11Locked
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15 Abstracts with ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) Research

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α-Linolenic acid and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Nov 30, 2012

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Dec ;96(6):1262-73. Epub 2012 Oct 17. PMID: 23076616
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2012
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases
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"Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women."Sep 30, 2002

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2002 Oct ;88(4):411-20. PMID: 12323090
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Diseases : Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency
Additional Keywords : Gender Differences, Gender Differences: Fatty Acid Metabolism, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism
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Alpha-linolenic acid intake confers protection against cardiovascular disease.Apr 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Circulation. 2003 Apr 1;107(12):1586-91. Epub 2003 Mar 10. PMID: 12668490
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases
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Dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil lowers blood pressure in dyslipidaemic patients.Oct 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Oct;61(10):1201-6. Epub 2007 Jan 31. PMID: 17268413
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), Flaxseed
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, Dyslipidemias
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive
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Eicosapentaenoic and docosapentaenoic acids are the principal products of alpha-linolenic acid metabolism in young menSep 30, 2002

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2002 Oct ;88(4):355-63. PMID: 12323085
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Diseases : Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency
Additional Keywords : Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism
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Higher alpha-linolenic acid intake was significantly associated with a lower prevalence of insulin resistance in middle aged Japanese men and women.Apr 30, 2010

Pubmed Data : Prev Med. 2010 May-Jun;50(5-6):272-6. Epub 2010 Mar 4. PMID: 20211645
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Diseases : Insulin Resistance
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Alpha-linolenic acid inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme activity in hypertensive rats. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Oleo Sci. 2009;58(7):355-60. PMID: 19491530
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
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Alpha-linolenic acid lowers C-Reactive protein in mice. Jul 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2004 Jul;58(7):1083-9. PMID: 15220952
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein
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Dietary ALA from spinach enhanced the liver n-3 fatty acid content to a greater extent than in mice fed equivalent amounts of ALA from linseed oil.Nov 04, 2015

Pubmed Data : Lipids. 2015 Nov 5. Epub 2015 Nov 5. PMID: 26543039
Article Published Date : Nov 04, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), Spinach
Additional Keywords : Bioavailability
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Plant-derived oil rich in ALA could ameliorate the inflammatory damage in colitis.Aug 13, 2015

Pubmed Data : J Nutr Biochem. 2015 Aug 14. Epub 2015 Aug 14. PMID: 26350254
Article Published Date : Aug 13, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Diseases : Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Topical application of ALA omega-3 fatty acid significantly decreases dry eye signs and inflammatory changes. Feb 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Arch Ophthalmol. 2008 Feb;126(2):219-25. PMID: 18268213
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Diseases : Dry Eye Syndromes
Pharmacological Actions : Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Flaxseed oil attenuates nonalcoholic fatty liver in hamsters with high blood lipids. Jun 10, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Jun 10;57(11):5078-83. PMID: 19453104
Article Published Date : Jun 10, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), Flaxseed
Diseases : Hepatic Steatosis
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Fucoxanthin may enhance the conversion of ALA to longer chain n-3 PUFA through increasing delta-5 desaturase activity in the liver.Sep 30, 2015

Pubmed Data : Lipids. 2015 Oct ;50(10):945-53. Epub 2015 Aug 14. PMID: 26271617
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2015
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), Fucoxanthin
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Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA and DHA) may up-regulate GLP-1 and CCK secretion through GPR phosphorylation. Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi. 2009 Dec;44(6):636-48. PMID: 20471368
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Pharmacological Actions : Cholecystokinin (CCK) Up-regulation, Glucagon Like peptide 1 (GLP-1) Up-regulation
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This review highlights how administration of ALA protects against rodent models of hypoxic-ischemic injury and exerts an anti depressant like activity and may be applied in stroke prevention.Dec 31, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2015 ;2015:519830. Epub 2015 Feb 19. PMID: 25789320
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Diseases : Depression, Neurological Conditions, Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antidepressive Agents, Neuroprotective Agents
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction

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