Everyone knows that too much of the wrong kinds of dietary fats can be dangerous. On the other hand, the obsession with eating reduced fat meals has created a serious deficiency in the consumption of those fatty acids that are essential to life and good health. While most people continue to obtain sufficient amounts of the omega-6 fatty acids which are plentiful in a wide range of foods, the fact is, few people obtain enough dietary omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids which are beneficial for cardiovascular problems, and even fewer obtain enough dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to prevent the wide range of degenerative diseases.
While omega-6 fatty acids are generally well supplied by good diets, not all omega-6 EPAs are of equal benefit. GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) is rapidly converted to dihomogamma-linolenic acid, the immediate precursor of prostaglandin PGE1 which is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
Other benefits of GLA include:
Reduction of high blood pressure through blood vessel dilation
Reduction of the risk of heart attack and stroke though decrease of abnormal blood clotting
Reduction in autoimmune dysfunction, the underlying cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Prevention and possible reversal of some cancers through inhibition of abnormal cell proliferation
Elimination of common skin disorders such as eczema
Slowing of some aspects of normal aging through a mechanism similar to that of calorie restriction
Ingredients:
Borage (Borago officinalis) seed oil 1300 mg
supplying gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 300 mg
Calories 12
Total fat 1.3 g
Saturated fat 0.25 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.25 g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8 g
Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, and water.
Suggested use: 1-2 softgels daily are suggested for healthy people.
For rheumatoid arthritis patients, 5 capsules of GLA daily are recommended.
Osteoarthritis patients may also benefit from using GLA.
This product is effectively utilized when taken with meals, but not with fiber supplements.
Product should be refrigerated.
