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BORAGE SEED OIL
 | Description: Douglas Laboratories™ Borage Seed Oil is an excellent source of the important gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) providing 210 mg of GLA per softgel. Douglas Laboratories™ Borage Seed Oil softgels are manufactured using only 100% vegetable oil from borage seeds (Borago officinalis The oil is cold-processed and handled carefully to avoid any oxidation, as indicated by consistently low peroxide values. No solvents such as hexane are used during the extraction and processing. Size: 90 | Price: $22.90 |
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Functions:
Typical diets in developed countries deliver large amounts of saturated fatty acids and the polyunsaturated omega-6 linoleic and arachidonic acids. Dietary linoleic acid (18:2 omega-6) is a precursor to arachidonic acid (20:4) which in turn is a precursor for pro-inflammatory immune mediators, the 2-series prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes. Although GLA is a precursor of arachidonic acid, it also competes with arachidonic acid effectively, and may help downregulate the formation of excessive levels of pro-inflammatory 2- series prostaglandins and other immune mediators.
Indications:
Borage Seed Oil may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to increase their intake of gamma- linolenic acid.
Formula:
Each softgel contains: Omega-6 fatty acids.....................................580 mg Linoleic acid ...........................................370 mg Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) .............210 mg Omega-9 fatty acids(as oleic acid) 150 mg
Suggested usage:
One softgel daily as a dietary supplement, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings/Side effects:
No adverse effects have been reported.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
References:
Biagi PL, Bordoni A, Hrelia S, et al. The effect of gamma-linolenic acid on clinical status, red cell fatty acid composition and membrane microviscosity in infants with atopic dermatitis. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1995;20:77-84. Christophe A, Robberecht E, Franckx H, De Baets F, van de Pas M. Effect of administration of gamma-linolenic acid on the fatty acid composition of serum phospholipids and cholesteryl esters in patients with cystic fibrosis. Ann Nutr Metab 1995;38:40-47. de Kock M, Lottering ML, Seegers JC. Differential cytotoxic effects of gamma-linolenic acid on MG-63 and HeLa cells. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1994;51:109-120. Fiocchi A, Sala M, Signoroni P, Banderali G, Agostoni C, Riva E. The efficacy and safety of gamma-linolenic acid in the treatment of infantile atopic dermatitis. J Int Med Res 1994;22:24-32. Graham J, Franks S, Bonney RC. In vivo and in vitro effects of gamma-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid on prostaglandin production and arachidonic acid uptake by human endometrium. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1994;50:321-329. Guivernau M, Meza N, Barja P, Roman O. Clinical and experimental study on the long-term effect of dietary gamma-linolenic acid on plasma lipids, platelet aggregation, thromboxane formation, and prostacyclin production. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1994;51:311-316. Jamal GA. The use of gamma linolenic acid in the prevention and treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Diabet Med 1994;11:145-149. Leventhal LJ, Boyce EG, Zurier RB. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with gammalinolenic acid [see comments]. Ann Intern Med 1993;119:867-873. McCaul JA, Lamey PJ. Multiple oral mucoceles treated with gamma- linolenic acid: report of a case. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 1994;32:392-393. Van Aswegen CH, Du Plessis DJ. Can linoleic acid and gamma- linolenic acid be important in cancer treatment? Med Hypotheses 1994;43:415-417 Douglas Laboratories ® P Product Data Douglas Laboratories ® (continued on reverse)
Information:
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Manufactured:
Manufactured by Douglas Laboratories 600 Boyce Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205 800-245-4440
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