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bit of a buzz surrounds the possible link between ALA and the risk for prostate

cancer and degenerative eye diseases. This has raised concerns because vegans

rely on ALA-rich foods (such as walnuts, flaxseeds, hempseeds, and chia seeds)

as primary sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

These studies all found positive associations between ALA intake

and risk for eye diseases. A 2005 study found that those with the highest ALA

intakes (1.26 grams of ALA per day) had slightly more than double the risk of

cataracts compared to those with the lowest ALA intakes (0.86 grams per

day).

foods

made with ALA-containing oils, such as soybean oil and canola oil (e.g.,

mayonnaise and margarine), and foods fried or cooked using these oils.