Alpha-linolenic acid α-リノレン酸
A type of n-3 fatty acid.
In Japan: Foods with Function Claims notifications
Functions claimed (counted from notifications with this ingredient alone)
| Function | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure | |
| Cholesterol | |
| Weight and BMI | |
| Skin moisture | |
| Body fat |
Examples of notified claims (our translation)
This product contains alpha-linolenic acid. Alpha-linolenic acid has been reported to lower blood "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, to lower blood pressure in people with slightly high blood pressure, and to increase the skin's moisture-retaining ability and keep the skin moist.
This product contains alpha-linolenic acid. Alpha-linolenic acid has been reported to lower blood "bad" (LDL) cholesterol levels in people with high blood LDL cholesterol.
This product contains enokitake mushroom-derived fatty acids (linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid). Enokitake mushroom-derived fatty acids (linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid) have been reported to reduce visceral fat, body weight and BMI in people who are overweight. It is suitable for people who are overweight and concerned about visceral fat, and for people with a higher BMI.
Cautions written in the notifications (most common)
- “If you are using blood pressure medication, or medication that suppresses blood clotting such as anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, or if you have high blood pressure, use this product after consulting your doctor.” (3 notifications)
- “If you are using blood pressure medication, or medication that suppresses blood clotting such as anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, or if you have high blood pressure, use this product after consulting your doctor.” (2 notifications)
- “If you are using blood pressure medication, or medication that suppresses blood clotting such as anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, or if you have high blood pressure, use this product after consulting your doctor.” (2 notifications)
Under Foods with Function Claims, the company notifies the Consumer Affairs Agency of the scientific evidence on its own responsibility; the government does not review or approve it. You can look up each product's notification by the number on the package in the Consumer Affairs Agency's database (Japanese).
In Japan: Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU)
Approved claims by category: Triglycerides 6, Weight and BMI 6, Body fat 6
Thanks to the action of alpha-linolenic acid diacylglycerol, which increases the ability to metabolize fat, this product makes the fat you eat easier to burn. It helps reduce the fat carried in the blood (blood triglycerides). It also helps reduce accumulated visceral fat. It is suitable for people with relatively high visceral fat, a higher BMI, or high blood triglycerides.
FOSHU products are reviewed and approved one by one by the government (Consumer Affairs Agency) for effectiveness and safety. The counts are of products whose functional ingredient matches this ingredient. Source: Consumer Affairs Agency, list of approved FOSHU products (Japanese). Claims are our translation.
In the EU: the register of health claims
EU-authorised claim
- The claim "alpha-linolenic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels" is authorised (condition: 2 g per day).
In the EU, only health claims whose evidence has been assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and authorised by the European Commission may be used on food. “Not authorised” means the evidence for that claim was not established under EU standards — not that the ingredient is dangerous.
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Example of a product notified with this ingredient
アマニ油効果 （株式会社ニップン）
Food with Function Claims, notification No. H979. Chosen from products sold on Rakuten whose names match a current notification to the Consumer Affairs Agency, picking one with many reviews.
See on Rakuten (utopia-style)See on Amazon.co.jpThis database does not guarantee any product's effect. For Foods with Function Claims, check the notification number on the package; for Foods with Nutrient Function Claims, check the amount per daily serving.
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