Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the most common omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable oils, nuts (especially walnuts), flaxseed and leafy vegetables that help prevent heart disease and stroke?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA).
Key Points
- Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods, such as fish and flaxseed, and in dietary supplements, such as fish oil.
- The most common omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable oils, nuts (especially walnuts), flaxseed, and leafy vegetables that help prevent heart disease and stroke is Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
- The three main omega-3 fatty acids are
- Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
- Alpha-linolenic acid is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils.
- Other sources of Omega-3 fatty acids include walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds, edamame, seaweed, and algae.
Additional Information
Benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids:
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce triglycerides
- Slow the development of plaque in the arteries
- Reduces the chance of abnormal heart rhythm
- Reduces the likelihood of heart attack and stroke
- Lessen the chance of sudden cardiac death in people with heart disease
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