Health From The Sun, Borage Oil - 60 Softgels
- SKU: HC_BORAGEOIL_HFT_RP050_12506
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Omega-6
- From Premium Borage Seeds
- GLA 300 mg
- Cold Pressed
- Guaranteed Pure
- Rigorously Quality Tested
- Once a Day Convenience
- Dietary Supplement
Borage oil is the most potent gla-rich oil, most commonly associated with providing nutritive support for healthy skin and joints.
Health From The Sun Borage Oil 300 naturally supplies 300 mg of the nutritionally important Omega-6 Fatty Acid Gamma Linoleic Acid [GLA] per capsule. It is a convenient and cost-effective way to get the benefits of Borage Oil. Borage Oil 300 is extracted from the highest quality borage seed using the expeller-press method, without the chemical solvent hexane.
Which Fatty Acids are Essential?
Chemically speaking, there are two fatty acids that are truly "essential". These are Linoleic Acid (LA) and Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA). The body cannot manufacture these fats itself, yet they are essential for health. A healthy body uses LA and ALA to produce other fatty acids, which, in turn, produce a host of beneficial compounds. These "subsidiary" fatty acids each play specific roles in the maintenance of good health and we generally include them when we talk about "Essential Fatty Acids": Gamma Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, and Docosahexaenoic Acid. There is one other "subsidiary fatty acid" that isn't always a good fat, but it, too, is necessary in small amounts: Arachidonic Acid.
Linoleic Acid (LA) LA is found in processed foods, margarine, and vegetable oils. LA helps improve skin conditions. It may also be partially converted to GLA in the body (see more on GLA below). The typical North American diet includes an excess of LA, so we do not need to worry about supplementation with this fatty acid.
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) ALA is found primarily in Flax Oil and is also found in Black Currant Oil and Hemp 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. Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) A healthy body may derive some GLA from LA (see above). The richest natural source of GLA is Borage (also known as Starflower) Oil.
GLA is also found in Black Currant, Evening Primrose and Hemp Oils. The body uses GLA to produce eicosanoids that are highly anti-inflammatory, dilate blood vessels, and reduce blood clotting. GLA is popularly used by women suffering from PMS. However, GLA has been clinically indicated to have therapeutic benefits in many other health conditions including: rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, cancer, and skin diseases such as eczema skin dehydratation and psoriasis. The body definitely needs GLA and most North Americans are likely not getting enough of it.
MORE INFORMATION
Suggested Use:
Use only as directed. Take one soft gel daily with a meal, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin (porcine), glycerin and water.
Warnings:
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.
Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
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Calories | 15 | |
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Calories from Fat | 10 | |
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Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
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Borage Seed Oil Supplying 300 mg Gamma-Linolenic Acid [omega-6], 480 mg Linoleic Acid [omega-6], and 190 mg Oleic Acid [omega-9] |
1300 mg | * |
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