Essential Fatty Acids like Alpha-linolenic acid, help keep Heart Disease at bay
Essential Fatty Acids like Alpha-linolenic acid, help keep heart disease at bay
Alpha-Linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid found in flaxseed, canola and soybean oil, has been shown to provide numerous health benefits, including helping your heart keep a strong and regular beat. One study showed that in men, the heart protective effect achieved by consuming this fat was even more significant than reducing saturated fats. Another study showed that women who consumed the most alpha linolenic acid had a significantly lower risk of dying from heart disease
source: Readers’ Digest Foods that Harm Food that Heal an A-Z Guide to safe and healthy eating
