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ALA intake reduces the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Practitioners may consider recommending ALA-rich foods for reducing CHD risk.
GoodSupportsmedium confidence
most prospective observational studies suggest that ALA intake reduces the incidence of CHD.
Why this rating
Based on prospective observational studies mentioned in the abstract.
Source
Does alpha-linolenic acid intake reduce the risk of coronary heart disease? A review of the evidence.
Dariush Mozaffarian · PubMed · 2005
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