alpha-linolenic acid; ALA
An essential omega-3 fatty acid found in plant oils. Technical term used in nutrition and biochemistry.
Alpha-linolenic acid is abundant in perilla oil and flaxseed oil.
This supplement contains alpha-linolenic acid.
Variant without hyphen; commonly seen in technical contexts.
Fully kana spelling; useful for learners or when Greek letters are unavailable.
From English 'alpha-linolenic acid'. The Japanese form combines the Greek letter α (alpha) or its kana equivalent アルファ with リノレン (linolenic) and 酸 (acid).