Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)

Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Synthesis

ALA cannot be synthesized in humans, but rather is obtained through diet

Function

ALA is used to create other ω-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)