linolenic acid
noun
lin·o·le·nic acid ˌli-nə-ˈlē-nik- 
-ˈlā-
: a liquid unsaturated fatty acid C18H30O2 found especially in drying oils (such as linseed oil) and essential for the nutrition of some animals
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Flaxseed is an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid—the aforementioned ALA—which is an omega-3 essential fatty acid, said Shasa. 
Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 23 June 2022 One interesting study shows that hemp seeds, which also contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), may actually reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms in women. Joey Skladany, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 Vitamin F is primarily found in linoleic acid (an omega 6 fatty acid) and linolenic acid (an omega 3). Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 12 Nov. 2020 Improved heart health: Chia seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) a type of omega-3 fatty acid that comes mainly from plants. Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 26 Nov. 2019 The scoop: Walnuts are one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 found in plants. SELF, 8 Aug. 2019 There are two PUFAs the body needs but can’t make — called essential fatty acids, omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Environmental Nutrition, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Aug. 2019 Chia seeds are chock full of heart healthy fatSpeaking of heart disease, chia seeds are rich in a type of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, tied to anti-inflammation and improved circulation. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 27 Aug. 2019 There are three types of omega-3s: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2019 See More
Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 23 June 2022 One interesting study shows that hemp seeds, which also contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), may actually reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms in women. Joey Skladany, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 Vitamin F is primarily found in linoleic acid (an omega 6 fatty acid) and linolenic acid (an omega 3). Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 12 Nov. 2020 Improved heart health: Chia seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) a type of omega-3 fatty acid that comes mainly from plants. Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 26 Nov. 2019 The scoop: Walnuts are one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 found in plants. SELF, 8 Aug. 2019 There are two PUFAs the body needs but can’t make — called essential fatty acids, omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Environmental Nutrition, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Aug. 2019 Chia seeds are chock full of heart healthy fatSpeaking of heart disease, chia seeds are rich in a type of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, tied to anti-inflammation and improved circulation. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 27 Aug. 2019 There are three types of omega-3s: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary, irregular from linoleic
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
linolenic acid
noun
lin·ole·nic acid -ˌlē-nik-, -ˌlā-
: a liquid unsaturated fatty acid C18H30O2 found especially in drying oils (as linseed oil) and essential for the nutrition of some animals