Freshly pressed linseed oil contains approx. 55-60% omega-3 fatty acids, more than any other vegetable oil. Essential alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is one of the omega-3 fatty acids. ALA is essential; the body cannot produce this fatty acid itself. It only occurs in the plant world, which is why it is also called plant omega-3. Our organism has the ability to convert ALA into other omega-3 fatty acids, such as: B. to produce the highly unsaturated EPA and DHA.