The scientists compared people who preferred a Mediterranean-style diet with those who ate more conventional fare. But those in the Mediterranean group also consumed twice as much alpha-linolenic acid as those on the standard diet, and higher blood levels of it were directly linked to a lower risk of heart attack. The Right Foods Only a few foods are rich in alpha-linolenic acid. The Supplement Alternative You can also get alpha-linolenic acid by taking flaxseed oil supplements, but it's an expensive way to do so. Four 1,000 mg capsules are needed to get 2 grams of alpha-linolenic acid.
Many people enjoy the nutty taste of flaxseed oil.
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