Polyunsaturated Fats

Question 1

What is the source of Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)?

Answer 1

Flaxseeds (richest source — 50% of its fatty acids are ALA), chia seeds, hemp seeds, dark green leaves, walnuts, wheat germ.

Question 2

Where can you find Stearidonic acid (SDA)?

Answer 2

Blackcurrant seeds.

Question 3

What are the main sources of EPA and DHA?

Answer 3

Cold-water fish oil, salmon, trout, tuna, anchovies, mackerel, sardines, herring.

Question 4

Which foods are high in Linoleic acid (LA)?

Answer 4

Safflower, sunflower, hemp, soybean, walnut, pumpkin seed, sesame, almond, chia, cashew.

Question 5

What are the sources of Gamma linolenic acid (GLA)?

Answer 5

Borage oil, evening primrose oil, hemp oil.

Question 6

What food is a source of Arachidonic acid (AA)?

Answer 6

Meat, other animal products.

Question 7

Which oils are rich in Arachidonic acid (AA)?

Answer 7

Blackcurrant seed oil, rapeseed oil, wheat germ oil, avocado, Brazil nut oil.