Assertion: linseed's acid | /r/HasProperty | epa
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text: Though alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is healthy, in some cases, it does not get converted into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that are readily absorbed by the body.
text: Flaxseed oil contains the fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body converts into helpful eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
text: ALA is a precursor to the longer and more unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid ; however, only a modest amount of ALA appears to be converted to these longer chain fatty acids in the human body.2, 4, 7, 8, 9
text: Additionally, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) was significantly higher during the flaxseed oil period and the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid levels was significantly lower.