Linolenic Acid

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** An essential fatty acid belonging to the omega-3 fatty acids group. It is highly concentrated in certain plant oils and has been reported to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin resulting in reduced inflammation and prevention of certain chronic diseases.

**Synonyms:** - .alpha.-Linolenic acid - ALA - Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Fatty Acid cis, cis, cis 18:3 n-3 - LINOLENIC ACID