Alpha-Linolenic Acid

LDL/TC down

HDL/TG improved

Ratios improved

Lipids ↓, BP ↓

Events ↓, death ↓

Inflammation ↓, vessels ↑

Lower clotting, events

Lower lipids, BP

ALA↑ EPA↑

DHA↓ glucose↓

Weight↓ lipids↓

Inflammation ↓ CRP/cytokines

Inflammation ↓ leukotrienes/prostaglandins

Inflammation ↓ gene expression

ALA ↑; EPA ↑

Inflammation ↓; SBP ↓6.3

LDL ALA ↑89%

Higher ALA/DHA status

~+10% pregnancy growth

Heart protection: -73% events

Metabolic/inflammatory aging: better lipids

DHA/omega-3 status

Cognition/motor gains

Less migraine/MS risk

Gut barrier/endotoxin ↓

Inflammation markers ↓

Mood better, impulsivity lower

Anxiety/migraine improved

Postpartum depression lower

SBP/DBP ↓ 10/7 mmHg

DBP ↓ 4 mmHg

Better visual acuity

Rod function preserved

Liver fat ↓

Enzymes/inflammation mixed

CAP/TE ↓

Leptin -4.70 ng/mL

Insulin/testosterone down

Insulin resistance down

Bone resorption ↓15%

Bone resorption ↓17%

Bone index ↑

Bone turnover -15%

Pain scores improved

Fat oxidation ↑

ALA-DAG +17%

Hydration ↑, TEWL ↓

Dryness/itch ↓, meds ↓