A new study has found that consuming alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in plant-based foods like walnuts and flaxseeds was associated with a 10 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 20 per cent reduced risk of fatal coronary heart disease.
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Those commonly associate omega-3 fatty acids with salmon, but a new study discovered that the predominant plant-based version of the vitamin, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), can boost heart health and lower the risk of heart disease in people who don't eat fish.