Recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that a diet high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) may have potential benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells responsible for controlling muscle movement. The lead author, Kjetil Bjornevik, mentions that higher blood levels of ALA were associated with a slower disease progression and hence, lower risk of death among people living with ALS. Omega-3 fatty acids’ impact on symptoms and survival For clinal trial, researchers enrolled nearly…

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