linolenic acid

Gamma linolenic acid seems to work better in people with good blood sugar control.

Stop taking gamma linolenic acid at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of gamma linolenic acid for these uses.

Scientists think that high intake of linolenic acid might protect against breast cancer.

When a tomato is cut, linolenic acid is converted by enzymes into Z-3-hexenal.

Liquid formulas are a good source of linolenic acid because they contain soybean oil.

Gamma linolenic acid with tamoxifen as primary therapy in breast cancer.

It contains 68% linolenic acid, making it an unusually rich source, and of potential commercial interest.

It is biosynthesized from linolenic acid by the octadecanoid pathway.

"Parents need to know of the concern about low levels of linolenic acid in some powdered formulas," she said.

The essential fatty acids are linoleic and linolenic acid.

Linolenic acid for the prevention of thrombosis and myocardial infarction.

I could see that linolenic acid could get depleted if the baby were on the formula for a long time."

Developing research suggests that taking gamma linolenic acid seems to improve the response to tamoxifen in people with breast cancer.

Bleeding disorders: Gamma linolenic acid might slow blood clotting.

The use of gamma linolenic acid in the prevention and treatment of diabetic neuropathy.

Clinical aspects of the use of gamma linolenic acid in systemic sclerosis.

The special soybeans contain less of the fatty linolenic acid than other soybeans.

Linolenic acid is a type of fatty acid.

Gamma linolenic acid appears to be safe for most adults when taken in amounts smaller than 2.8 grams per day for up to a year.

The high-proportion of oxidation-prone linolenic acid is undesirable for some uses, such as cooking oils.

Dr. Carroll added, however, that while more research is needed "given the choice I would be inclined to choose the formula with linolenic acid."

Taking gamma linolenic acid along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.

There is some evidence that increasing the amount of linolenic acid in the diet can help to prevent hardening of the arteries.

Linolenic acid can refer to either of two octadecatrienoic acids, or a mixture of the two.