The DGE (German Nutrition Society) recommends a daily intake of 0.5% of total energy intake of alpha-linolenic acid.An adult person achieves this with about 10.0 g to 17.5 g of canola oil, which is equivalent to 1 to 1.5 tablespoons, or with about 1.8 g to 3.1 g of linseed oil, which is equivalent to … Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA): Intake
Conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are absorbed, on the one hand, through the consumption of fish and algae. On the other hand, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is the substrate for the formation of EPA and DHA, and 10% of ALA ingested through vegetable oils is enzymatically converted … Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA): Functions
Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid The two essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) compete for the same enzymes in the synthesis of other polyunsaturated fatty acids such as arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Here, alpha-linolenic acid has a higher affinity (binding strength) to these enzyme systems compared … Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA): Interactions
Recommendation of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). Alpha-linolenic acid should constitute 0.5% of daily dietary energy. For a reference level of 2,000 kcal/day, this corresponds to approximately 1 g of alpha-linolenic acid per day. Alpha-linolenic acid content – expressed in g – per 100 g of foodstuff Pumpkin seed oil 0,48 Soybean oil 7,70 Wheat … Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA): Food Products
A deficiency of alpha-linolenic acid results in decreased conversion to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) as well as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Thus, changes in the composition of cell membranes as well as increased inflammatory reactions may occur. The following deficiency symptoms may occur: Impaired vision, impaired wound healing, skin and scalp inflammation, neurological disorders such as depression, … Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA): Deficiency Symptoms
