A study published in the journal “The BMJ” Evidence for the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, as according to the study, a high intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – Found primarily in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils, it is linked to a lower risk of death from all causes, especially from cardiovascular disease, according to a report by the Times of India.
While eating large amounts of Alpha-linolenic acid There is a slight increase in the risk of dying from cancer, but researchers say more studies are needed to confirm this.
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What is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)?
It is a type of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants, such as soybeans, nuts and flaxseeds.
Previous studies have shown that eating large amounts of AL It is associated with a reduced risk of fatal coronary heart disease, but findings from other studies on AL And the risk of death was not decisive.
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An international team of researchers analyzed the results of 41 studies published between 1991 and 2021 on the association between alpha-linolenic acid and the risk of death from all causes, cardiovascular disease and cancer..
Together, these studies included nearly 120,000 participants aged 18 to 98 who were monitored for a period of 2 to 32 years and took into account factors such as age, weight, smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity..
Nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Study details
After a comprehensive evaluation of each study, the researchers concluded that high intakes of AL It was associated with a 10% lower risk of death from all causes, 8% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and 11% lower risk of coronary heart disease..
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