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Alpha-Linolenic Acid

19 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Serves the goals:Bone & JointCardiovascularCognitionDetoxEnergy

Benefit Evidence

Cholesterol
Strong

LDL/TC down

HDL/TG improved

Ratios improved

455,908 people
Heart health
Strong

Lipids ↓, BP ↓

Events ↓, death ↓

Inflammation ↓, vessels ↑

487,376 people
Blood circulation
Strong

Lower clotting, events

Lower lipids, BP

468,261 people
Metabolism
Strong

ALA↑ EPA↑

DHA↓ glucose↓

Weight↓ lipids↓

472,594 people
Inflammation
Strong

Inflammation ↓ CRP/cytokines

Inflammation ↓ leukotrienes/prostaglandins

Inflammation ↓ gene expression

2,717 people
Cell health
Strong

ALA ↑; EPA ↑

Inflammation ↓; SBP ↓6.3

LDL ALA ↑89%

1,505 people
Pregnancy support
Strong

Higher ALA/DHA status

~+10% pregnancy growth

3,625 people
Healthy aging
Strong

Heart protection: -73% events

Metabolic/inflammatory aging: better lipids

10,533 people
Brain health
Strong

DHA/omega-3 status

Cognition/motor gains

Less migraine/MS risk

3,774 people
Immune support
Strong

Gut barrier/endotoxin ↓

Inflammation markers ↓

1,743 people
Mood balance
Moderate

Mood better, impulsivity lower

Anxiety/migraine improved

Postpartum depression lower

615 people
Blood pressure
Moderate

SBP/DBP ↓ 10/7 mmHg

DBP ↓ 4 mmHg

613 people
Eye health
Moderate

Better visual acuity

Rod function preserved

546 people
Liver support
Moderate

Liver fat ↓

Enzymes/inflammation mixed

CAP/TE ↓

273 people
Hormone balance
Moderate

Leptin -4.70 ng/mL

Insulin/testosterone down

Insulin resistance down

183 people
Bone health
Weak

Bone resorption ↓15%

Bone resorption ↓17%

Bone index ↑

86 people
Joint comfort
Weak

Bone turnover -15%

Pain scores improved

100 people
Energy & Fatigue
Weak

Fat oxidation ↑

ALA-DAG +17%

66 people
Skin health
Weak

Hydration ↑, TEWL ↓

Dryness/itch ↓, meds ↓

58 people

Similar by evidence

Supplements the same benefits carry qualifying findings for — a fact about the evidence graph, not a recommendation to swap.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Lycopene

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Berberine

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Products with Alpha-Linolenic Acid

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141 products whose verified label declares Alpha-Linolenic Acid — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.

NatureWise

NatureWise Flaxseed Oil 1200 mg, Fish Free Omega 3 6 9 with 720mg ALA

Certified Organic Non-GMO Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg · Alpha-Linolenic Acid 600 mg · Linoleic Acid 110 mg +1 more

$14.55Flaxseed

Garden of Life

Garden of Life Super Seed

Fiber, Soluble 1 g · Fiber, Insoluble 4 g · Calcium 66 mg +28 more

$20.99Dietary Fibers

Micro Ingredients

Ultra Omega 3-6-9 3600mg Per Serving, 300 Burpless Softgels

Triple Omega 3-6-9 Complex 3600 mg · Fish Oil · Flaxseed Oil +10 more

$29.99Herbal Supplements

Barlean's

Barlean's Organic Lignan Flaxseed Oil, 7230mg ALA Omega-3, Vegan, 16oz

Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat 0 NP · Alpha-Linolenic Acid 7230 mg · Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat 0 NP +3 more

$27.99Herbal Supplements

Barlean's

Barlean's Lemon Creme Omega-3 Fish Oil Liquid, 1080mg EPA & DHA, 16oz

Vitamin A 340 IU · Vitamin E 4 IU · Omega-3 Fatty Acids 0 NP +10 more

$39.99Diet & Sports Nutrition

NatureWise

NatureWise Flaxseed Oil 1200 mg, Fish Free Omega 3 6 9 with 720mg

Flaxseed Oil 1242 mg · Alpha-Linolenic Acid 720 mg · Linoleic Acid 120 mg +1 more

$11.70Flaxseed

Being studied right now

Recruiting clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. A trial in progress has no result yet — this is what the field is asking, not what it found.

Effect of Consuming n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Rich Foods on Triglyceride Concentration and Lipoprotein CompositionAlpha-Linolenic Acid · Hypertriglyceridemia · 375 participants planned · ClinicalTrials.govRecruitingEffects of Dietary Supplementation With omega3-fatty Acids (Fish Oil) and Progressive Resistance Training on Skeletal Muscle Status in Gynaecological, Gastrointestinal and Urological Cancer PatientsAlpha-Linolenic Acid · Cancer Cachexia, Omega 3, Resistance Training · 288 participants planned · ClinicalTrials.govRecruitingLifestyle Interventions to Prevent cOgnitive Deficits in Subjects With Depressive Symptoms: From mEchanisms to Clinical pRacticeAlpha-Linolenic Acid · Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) · 120 participants planned · ClinicalTrials.govRecruiting