Alpha Linolenic Acid. ALA is an essential fatty acid found primarily in flax seed and flax oil and is also found in black currant oil. The positive effects of ALA have been documented in areas including: high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, immune system function, male infertility and cancer. The body also converts a portion of ALA into two other fatty acids, EPA and DHA.

An essential omega-3 fatty acid that your body can not produce on its own. This fatty acid must be consumed through the diet, and is found in flaxseed, walnuts, wheat germ, dark green leafy vegetables and cold-pressed canola oil.

5-Aminolevulinic acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid. In addition to functioning as an antioxidant, this hard-working nutrient assists the B vitamins in producing energy from the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats consumed through foods.

Alpha Lipoic Acid. is a sulfur bearing compound with antioxidant properties. It plays a role in energy metabolism and amplifies the ability of other antioxidants to combat free redicals and enhance recovery.

Alanine (an amino acid).

Alpha Lipoic Acid. ALA is a fat and water soluble molecule that functions as an antioxidant itself, while also helping to recycle vitamins C and E (as well as glutathione), which enhances all of their antioxidant properties. ALA has also been shown to help prevent cataracts, improve the immune system, and enhance the liver's ability to detoxify metals. It has also shown promising results in treating diabetic nerve damage and improving blood flow to the peripheral nerves.

Abbreviation for alpha-linolenic acid.

American Latvian Association

Association for Laboratory Accreditation

Association for Language Awareness

American Library Association-- The oldest and largest organization of librarians and libraries in the country, with over 30,000 members. Annual conference, publications, PR materials.

American Library Association.The leading professional association for public and academic libraries and librarians in the United States.

Term used to describe an interlibrary loan request form sent to a lending institution or sent from a borrowing institution not on the OCLC system. It is called an "ALA" because the form follows the format established by the American Library Association.

abbreviation for American Library Association, but also the description usually given to their convention and trade exhibit held annually in July.

Founded in 1876, ALA is the national association serving the interests of libraries.

American Library Association. Founded in 1876 to promote library service and librarianship. National conferences are held each year in different parts of the country. American Libraries, published monthly by ALA provides library-related information on a national level.

American Lung Association

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American Library Association. The largest and oldest national library association in the world.

Association of Legal Administrators. www.alanet.org

American Library Association ( http://www.ala.org)

a wing of an insect

Latin wing, hence a wing-like process; plural - alae.

Asia and Latin America ( ALA) countries

Ala (Latin, wing ie wing of a bird or wing of an army), and its derivatives, Alares and Alarii, were used in different or at least modified senses at different periods.