Biologically Active Substance
linolenic acid
Effect:
Unknown Physiological Effect
May Prevent:
Embolism and Thrombosis
May Treat:
Hyperlipidemias;
Neoplasms;
Sjogren's Syndrome
More Information:
Definitions related to linolenic acid:
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An essential fatty acid belonging to the omega-3 fatty acids group. It is highly concentrated in certain plant oils and has been reported to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin resulting in reduced inflammation and prevention of certain chronic diseases.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(octadecatrienoic acid) A class of polyunsaturated fatty acids with 18 carbons and 3 double bonds.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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(octadecatrienoic acid) A polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acid with an 18-carbon backbone and exactly three double bonds. At least 17 different isomers of this compound are recognized.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(octadecatrienoic acid) Polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbons and 3 double bonds at the 3rd, 6th, and 9th carbons from the methyl end.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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