Frank Sacks (Prof. of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Dept. of Nutrition)
> There are two major types of omega-3 fatty acids in our diets: One type is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in some vegetable oils, such as soybean, rapeseed (canola), and flaxseed, and in walnuts. ALA is also found in some green vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, and salad greens. The other type, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is found in fatty fish. The body partially converts ALA to EPA and DHA.
Given that I am supposed to be dead and I have gotten off multiple prescription drugs, my guess is that the approach I am taking is working. Granted, that proves nothing about walnuts per se since I have done a heckuva lot more than just eat walnuts sometimes. (But I also said -- twice -- that I recommend avoiding problem oils and other things as bigger factors.)
The effect might be that eating walnuts fills you up and makes you eat less potato chips. You're right of course, but don't underestimate how bad a place some people are coming from!
