Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body
A) into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids.
B) to be stored as cholesterol.
C) into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids.
D) into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
E) into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder.

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Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body into EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and eicosanoids (signaling molecules derived from fatty acids). EPA and DHA are considered long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and have numerous health benefits including anti-inflammatory effects and support for brain, eye, and heart health.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid Can Be Metabolized in the Body